The return of a pioneer! Damned 2 gets release date and free playtest
Over a decade after becoming one of the most influential titles in the asymmetric horror genre, Damned 2 returns with a new vision of multiplayer terror. The sequel will launch in Early Access on August 7, 2025, on Steam, with PlayStation 4 and 5 and Xbox One and Series S|X versions coming soon after.
Developed in Unreal Engine 5 by 9Heads Game Studio and published globally by Nuntius Games, Damned 2 brings a fresh and immersive take to a genre it helped define.
A genre-defining legacy
Originally released in mid-2014, the first Damned was the world’s very first asymmetric horror game, paving the way for a genre that would become a global phenomenon and inspiring the creation of titles like Dead by Daylight (2016), Friday the 13th: The Game (2017), and many others that followed.
Despite being an indie project and bearing the weight of being a pioneer, the game became a commercial success, played by major international streamers such as Alanzoka, PewDiePie, and Seananners, and received an overwhelmingly warm response from the global community. To this day, the Damned franchise is recognized as revolutionary and inspiring for the genre.
After several years of work by 9Heads Studio in search of something truly new, the game is finally getting a sequel.
Last chance: Free Final Playtest
The Final Playtest for Damned 2 will be public and free, running from July 3 to July 7, exclusively on PC. To join, simply visit the game’s Steam page and click the “Request Access” button. Several streamers have already shared plans to go live playing with their followers during the event.
Participants will receive an exclusive in-game banner as a thank-you for supporting the community:
Access the playtest here
About Damned 2
Damned 2 is an asymmetric multiplayer horror experience that focuses on audiovisual immersion and tactical variety. The game features highly detailed environments, advanced 3D sound, and dynamic lighting that heighten the tension in every dark corner.
Its immersive VOIP system simulates ambient echoes and reverberations, creating realistic and terrifying situations for players communicating by voice in-game. Additionally, the randomized placement of items and puzzles in each session, combined with a diverse roster of playable monsters with unique abilities, ensures that no two matches are ever the same.
“We want to thank our amazing community for helping us turn Damned 2 into a worthy successor to the pioneer of the asymmetric horror genre.”
- Daniel Ernesto, game designer at 9Heads and director of the game.