Publisher Headup and developer Cracked Head Games officially revealed the console release date for its first-person horror gameSilver Chainswith a new trailer today. After releasing over a year ago on Steam,Silver Chainswill be available for PlayStation 4 andNintendo Switchon January 29.
The latest trailer takes viewers on a tour of the old English manor players must explore to unravel the mysteries that lurk within its corridors. The video’s haunting score captures the eerie atmosphere of the manor, which has enough head twitching bodies and phantom toy balls to likely satisfy anyone’s appetite for terror.
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Players assume the role ofSilver Chains’ protagonist, Peter, after he escapes a car accident. Peter retreats to the manor for the night, unaware of the horrors that await him. As dark forces begin to surround Peter, he will need to uncover the secrets hidden in the walls of the estate in order to escape. Players need to quickly navigate the home’s dark halls to avoid malicious supernatural creatures.
Silver Chainsutilizesthe power of Unreal Engine 4to breathe life into the English manor’s foundation. The photo-realistic interiors of the abandoned mansion makes the game’s spooky setting all the more immersive.
The move to console forSilver Chainshas been in the works for some time. Developer Cracked Head Games hopes the console port will help bring the title to a brand-new audience as it launches alongsidethis year’s already impressive lineup of horror games. WithResident Evil 8just on the horizon,Silver Chainsoffers fans of the first-person horror genre a great alternative as they wait on an official release date for Capcom’s latest entry in its horror franchise.
Silver Chainswas a part of2019’s collection of horror titles, flying under the radar during its Steam launch. The game provides a solid, albeit familiar horror experience, which ledSilver Chainsto receiving a lukewarm critical reception. While it garnered praise for its unsettling atmosphere, many critics found the title offered little in the way of ingenuity.
Fans should be glad to hear publisher Headup is behind the release ofSilver Chains. The German development and publishing company has been helping to provide players with some of the industry’s most well-regarded titles since 2009, includingSuper Meat Boy,Dead Cells, andthe soon-to-be expandedThe Binding of Isaac.
Silver Chainsis available now for PC. It will release for PS4 and Switch on July 31, 2025.
