The Evil Within Release Date Set for August

[Shawn Zipay]

On August 26, Shinji Mikami's The Evil Within will be released in North America. European gamers will get the game on August 29. Mikami's name might sound familiar to you if you ever played the Resident Evil series, seeing as how he created it. That should give you enough background to get you excited for The Evil Within.

Developed by Shinji Mikami and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension. With limited resources at your disposal, you’ll fight for survival and experience profound fear in this perfect blend of horror and action.

While investigating the scene of a gruesome mass murder, Detective Sebastian Castellanos and his partners encounter a mysterious and powerful force. After seeing the slaughter of fellow officers, Sebastian is ambushed and knocked unconscious. When he awakens, he finds himself in a deranged world where hideous creatures wander among the dead. Facing unimaginable terror, and fighting for survival, Sebastian embarks on a frightening journey to unravel what’s behind this evil force.

The game is in development for the Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PC. You can check out a four month old look at some of the gameplay from The Evil Within below.