The Shore: Enhanced Edition announced for PS5, Xbox Series - Gematsu
Publisher Iphigames and developer Dragonis Games have announced The Shore: Enhanced Edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. It will launch in 2026.
The Shore: Enhanced Edition celebrates the original game’s anniversary while bringing the Lovecraftian horror adventure to consoles.
“Five years ago, we released The Shore and introduced players to a world of cosmic dread,” said Dragonis Games founder Ares Dragonis in a press release. “Bringing the Enhanced Edition to consoles is both a celebration of that journey and an opportunity to share this nightmare with an entirely new audience. We’re grateful to everyone who has supported the game since 2021, and excited to welcome console players to the shore.”
Here is an overview of the game, via Iphigames:
About
The complete experience unfolds in The Shore, a first-person Lovecraftian horror adventure that blends exploration and puzzles in a world shaped by ancient gods and forbidden knowledge.
You play as Andrew, a father searching for his missing daughter on a remote island abandoned by humanity. As you explore its decaying ruins and twisted landscapes, reality begins to fracture. The island hides secrets older than time and every step forward pulls you deeper into a nightmare shaped by fear, loss and obsession. Ancient gods lie hidden beneath the island, slowly changing the world above. Armed with strange artifacts and fragments of forbidden power, you must survive encounters with eldritch beings while uncovering the truth behind the island and your daughter’s fate. Prepare for a descent into cosmic horror, where knowledge comes at a terrible cost.
Key Features
Explore the Forbidden Island – Roam a desolate and mysterious island inspired by Lovecraftian mythos. Traverse abandoned villages, ancient temples and otherworldly landscapes steeped in dread.
Cosmic Horror Atmosphere – Experience unsettling visuals, towering eldritch creatures and environments shaped by ancient gods, bringing cosmic horror to life through haunting design.
Uncover a Tragic Story – Piece together Andrew’s journey through environmental storytelling, cryptic encounters and hidden lore that reveal the island’s dark past.
Solve Eerie Puzzles – Progress by solving puzzles woven into the environment, requiring observation, logic and interaction with strange artifacts.
Face Eldritch Entities – Encounter terrifying beings beyond human understanding, each tied to forgotten myths and unspeakable truths.
Artifacts of the old gods: Wield mysterious powers granted by ancient relics to survive encounters and overcome obstacles, at a price.
Immersive Sound Design – Atmospheric soundscapes filled with whispers, distant echoes and unsettling silence enhance tension and immersion throughout your journey.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.
Announce Trailer
