Games by Bloober Team
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Review Layers Of Fear - A Gorgeous Take On A Pointless Remake
Too many layers
In the wake of Hideo Kojima's PS4-exclusive 'P.T' demo, Polish developer Bloober Team unleashed its take on a similar concept with 2016's Layers of Fear. At the time, we quite enjoyed our experience with Bloober's slender adventure - its focused nature prevented the concept from getting stale over a roughly four-hour runtime...
Review The Medium - A Stunning Xbox Series X Showpiece, Let Down By Uninspired Gameplay
Hello from the other side!
The Medium often feels like a theme park attraction. I'm not talking about the thrilling adventure of Space Mountain at Disneyland, but something more in line with a slower dark ride attraction such as The Haunted Mansion. Bloober Team's latest title, one that aims to utilise the Xbox Series X|S' horsepower to a large...
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Tuesday25th Feb 2025
News Silent Hill 2 Dev's Next Konami Game Is Coming To Xbox Series X|S
Not a PS5 exclusive this time
The studio behind 2024's Silent Hill 2 remake — which isn't on Xbox yet — has announced another partnership with publisher Konami for an upcoming title, and this time the game will be coming to Xbox Series X|S. Following Konami's announcement of this project earlier today, Polish site Bankier has posted developer...
Monday21st Oct 2024
News Bloober Team Says It's Done Making 'Sh**ty Games' As It Prepares For Cronos: The New Dawn
"We want to show what we can do"
Polish developer Bloober Team dropped a bombshell at Xbox's Partner Preview event last week with the reveal of Cronos: The New Dawn - and it sounds like the upcoming Xbox title is a bit of a new dawn itself for the
Thursday17th Oct 2024
News 'Cronos: The New Dawn' Is An Xbox Horror Game From The Team Behind Silent Hill 2
Bloober Team is cookin'
One of the biggest surprises at the Xbox Partner Showcase today has been Cronos: A New Dawn - a fresh horror experience from the team that just delivered Silent Hill 2. While Konami's remake isn'
Friday4th Oct 2024
Guide Is Silent Hill 2 Remake Coming To Xbox? Here's Everything We Know So Far
It's PlayStation-only for now, but not forever
Will Silent Hill 2 come to Xbox one day? Well, Konami's upcoming remake is a highly anticipated PS5 and PC title launching this month, but at the moment those are the only confirmed platforms. However, one of the game's pre-release trailers suggests that might change in the future. So, here's...
Thursday26th Oct 2023
News Layers Of Fear Dev Celebrates 15th Birthday With Free Final Prologue Chapter
Available to existing owners on Xbox Series X|S
To mark its 15th Birthday, Bloober Team (Scorn), is celebrating with a "new and free" chapter of Layers of Fear. The catch is, that you'll need to be an existing owner of Layers of Fear to gain free access. In this "final prologue" chapter, you'll take the reins of a cursed Hollywood production as you...
Monday15th May 2023
News Layers Of Fear Remake Gets Official June Release Date For Xbox Series X|S
"Utilising the highly-anticipated Unreal Engine 5"
Developer Bloober Team has finally unveiled the proper release date for its upcoming Layers of Fear remake - exactly one month out from launch! Layers of Fear will launch on Xbox Series X|S on June 15th 2023, and it will mark a full-blown next-gen reimagining of the series. This upcoming title is...
Friday28th Apr 2023
News Layers Of Fear Remake Looks Unreal In New UE5 Showcase
Unreal engine power
Bloober Team's Layers of Fear is getting a full remake this summer, and ahead of the game's June 2023 launch on Xbox, the developer has showcased all the spooky, scary, shiny improvements coming with its Unreal Engine 5 overhaul. The remake contains elements of both Layers of Fear games released so far, and we have to say, it's...
Friday17th Mar 2023
News Layers Of Fear Remake Looks Super Spooky In Unreal Engine 5 Extended Gameplay
Coming to Xbox Series X|S in June
Developer Bloober Team has just showcased a substantial chunk of gameplay from its Unreal Engine 5 remake of Layers of Fear, with more than 10 minutes of footage to scare us with. The team is taking liberties with its 2023 reimagining of the series, with this clip showing off the game's lighthouse location - an...
Monday20th Feb 2023
News Layers Of Fear's Next-Gen Remake Launches On Xbox In June 2023
Featuring parts of the first two titles
Bloober Team has become known for its short and sweet horror games over the last few years, which largely kicked off with the arrival of the first Layers of Fear in 2016. We've seen a sequel since, and now the team is creating "horror reimagined" by combining elements of the first two Layers of Fear titles...
Thursday9th Jun 2022
News 'Layers Of Fears' Is An Unreal Engine 5 Spookfest Coming To Xbox Series X|S In 2023
Face your fears
Horror aficionados Bloober Team have announced another entry in the Layers of Fear series, and this one is next-gen-only! Layers of Fears (not 3, for some reason) is the next entry in the first person mind-bending horror series, coming to Xbox Series X|S early next year. The first two games followed the blueprint left by Hideo...
Wednesday25th May 2022
News The Medium Developer Turned Down 'Saw' To Work On Blair Witch
Which spooky series would you prefer?
So, Bloober Team has become a bit of a household horror name over the last few years. Layers of Fear put the developer on the map, followed by the solid sequel Layers of Fear 2, The Medium, and others - not to mention current rumours going around that they're working on Silent Hill. However, a new interview...
Tuesday17th May 2022
News Multiple Silent Hill Games Reportedly In Development At Various Studios
Silent Hill, rumour mill
[Update - May 17]: Speaking to IGN, Bloober Team has provided a statement on their involvement in the Silent Hill rumours. Here's what CEO Piotr Babieno said: "We can’t comment on anything we are doing because we appreciate our relationship with our partners, of course. So we can’t anything. We will make an...
Tuesday8th Feb 2022
PSA Control And The Medium Both Leave Xbox Game Pass Next Week
7 days to go
Last week, Xbox dropped its first February update for Xbox Game Pass. There's some good stuff coming this month, but sadly, a few heavy hitters are also leaving the library. They include Remedy's Control, along with next-gen exclusive horror title, The Medium.
Friday1st Oct 2021
News Bloober Team Teases New Layers Of Fear Title Running In Unreal Engine 5
It looks scarily real
Bloober Team has previously been reported to be working on two new projects, both bigger in terms of scale compared to Xbox Game Pass title The Medium. We now have an indication as to what one of them will be, as the team has shared a look at a new title set in the Layers of Fear universe, running in Unreal Engine 5.
Friday9th Jul 2021
News Bloober Team Has Two Projects In The Works, Both 'Bigger In Scope' Than The Medium
"One in production, one in pre-production"
You may have noticed over the past week that codenames for several Bloober Team titles had surfaced via an EU funding website - H20, Black, and Dum Spiro. The developer has now come forward to reveal H20 was in fact Layers of Fear 2, Dum Spiro has been shelved, and the original idea that was reported for...
Wednesday30th Jun 2021
News Konami And Bloober Team Announce Partnership, Reportedly Working On Silent Hill Project
"It is a historic day and the culmination of several years of our work"
Following confirmation that The Medium dev Bloober Team was working with a "very famous gaming publisher" on a new project, it's now been revealed to be Konami. The two companies announced a partnership today, which will consist of "developing selected contents and exchanging...
Saturday5th Jun 2021
News Xbox Exclusive The Medium May Be Jumping To PS5 Very Soon
We didn't see this coming so quickly
The Medium was perhaps the first 'big' exclusive for Xbox Series X|S owners. It showed off the power of the SSD, as it simultaneously ran two game worlds side by side. It was technically impressive, although we found it a little shallow in its gameplay. It was always confirmed to be a timed exclusive, but that...
Thursday6th May 2021
News Observer: System Redux Is Taking A Step Back To Xbox One This July
Back to the future
Released as an enhanced version for Xbox Series X|S of the original game back in November, Observer: System Redux is now heading to Xbox One on July 16. A physical edition will also be available on the same date and a "Veteran Discount" is being prepared for owners of the original game (which was a whopping 80% when it released on...
Tuesday30th Mar 2021
News Bloober Team Steps Away From Acquisition Talks To Focus On Its Own Future Projects
"The company has decided not to continue discussions"
Bloober Team, the studio behind The Medium, has reportedly been eyed up by multiple companies within the industry to be acquired recently. Originally, it was in talks with many of these officials, but it is now said to have withdrawn from discussions as it feels it could damage future projects...
News Bloober Team's Latest Patch For Observer: System Redux Enables Ray Tracing
Download it today
Bloomber Team, best-known in recent times for The Medium, has finally rolled out a ray tracing fix for its psychological horror game, Observer: System Redux. The game was originally released on Xbox last November and the latest update focuses on improving the game's performance - including a fix for issues related to ray tracing...
Tuesday23rd Mar 2021
News The Medium And Observer: System Redux Are Getting Physical Releases
For all you collectors out there
Bloober Team has announced some exciting news for collectors, as both Xbox Series X titles, The Medium and Observer: System Redux, are getting physical releases in collaboration with Koch Media. There's no release date for these boxed games, but according to a press release seen by Gematsu, it i
Wednesday10th Mar 2021
News The Medium Has A New Patch Live On Xbox Series X And PC
With a surprise for PC players
Another patch for The Medium has gone live, which sets out to make the experience even smoother. Fans will be happy to know the latest update seeks to rectify and iron out a few more issues. Patch 1.2 is live now for Xbox Series X|S and PC, featuring an array of fixes and improvements. There's even the option for...
Friday19th Feb 2021
News The Medium Dev's Next Project Is With A 'Very Famous Gaming Publisher'
Many suspect it could be Silent Hill related
The Medium developer Bloober Team has said it is working on a new title with a popular games publisher, leading many to believe it could be a new Silent Hill game. The developer hinted it was working on an existing IP with a “very famous gaming publisher” for more than a year in a recent interview...
Friday12th Feb 2021
News The Medium Patch 1.1 Now Live On Xbox Series X, Here's What's Included
The complete list of improvements and fixes
The Medium has received a new patch which looks to address multiple graphical issues and crashes, as well as a numerous amount of bug fixes. Patch 1.1 is available now on Xbox Series X|S. Here's what's included in the patch: - Performance optimizations across the whole game - Eliminated gameplay bugs in...
Wednesday3rd Feb 2021
News The Medium's Team Is Already Working On Another Big Project
Bloober Team is back at work
The Medium only released last week and developer Bloober Team is already hard at work on another "big project". While obviously very little is known about the upcoming project, one of the studio's developers shared the job listing on Twitter, drawing attention to the fact the company is looking for a Combat Programmer...
Sunday31st Jan 2021
News The Medium Has Already Recouped Its Production And Marketing Costs
Thrilling news
The psychological horror game The Medium was only released this week and has already made enough sales to cover its production and marketing costs. This information comes directly from the game's developer Bloober Team via a polish press release: "sales of the game 'The Medium' have reached a level that covered the costs of...
Wednesday27th Jan 2021
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Medium
It's definitely divisive
The Xbox Series X|S' first big console exclusive has (almost) arrived in The Medium, a psychological horror title from the Bloober Team, the studio behind other iconic horror games such as Blair Witch and Layers of Fear. In our review of the upcoming Xbox Game Pass title, we found its narrative to be engaging and cited it...
Thursday14th Jan 2021
News Xbox Series X Horror The Medium Receives Terrifying Live Action Trailer
Available day one on Xbox Game Pass
Bloober Team has dropped a new trailer for The Medium, this time using live action to show us the horrifying experience we'll be undertaking when it arrives on Xbox Game Pass later this month. The visceral live action trailer is filled with the disturbing imagery we've grown to know since its initial reveal,...
Friday8th Jan 2021
Feature 10 Horror Games To Try On Xbox Game Pass Before The Medium
Beware! You're in for a scare!
While Halloween may be far from over, the spooks are starting early this year with the impending, highly-anticipated release of The Medium, a new psychological horror title from developer Bloober Team. It's also going to be one of the very first Xbox Series X|S console exclusives, with no suggestion of a last-gen...
Tuesday5th Jan 2021
Video Here's 14 Minutes Of New Nightmare Fuelled Gameplay For The Medium
Coming to Xbox Game Pass later this month
With the release of The Medium in Xbox Game Pass fast approaching on January 28th (an Xbox Series X|S console exclusive), developer Bloober Team has dropped 14 minutes of fresh, new gameplay for our viewing pleasure. Showcasing gorgeous visuals that fully utilise the Xbox Series X|S capabilities, the new...
Thursday17th Dec 2020
News The Medium Is Now Ready To Pre-Install With Xbox Game Pass
Get ready to be spooked
Excited for The Medium to hit Xbox Game Pass? We are too, and it’s now ready to pre-install! The game was originally meant to launch last week, but was pushed back to (partly) avoid the Goliath that is Cyberpunk 2077. But now players can pre-install the game on Xbox Series X|S, ready for its January 28th, 2021 release...
Friday27th Nov 2020
News Latest Trailer For The Medium Focuses On A Mysterious New Character
Featuring the creepy imagery we've come to know and love
Bloober Team has released a new trailer for The Medium, this time focusing on an all-new mysterious figure connected to the game's narrative. Played by Polish actor Marcin Dorocinski, who is most notably known for his role in recent Netflix series, The Queen's Gambit, the trailer focuses on...
Tuesday3rd Nov 2020
News Xbox Series X|S Horror The Medium Refused Classification In Australia
Don't worry, all hope is not lost
The grotesque psychological horror adventure The Medium has been refused classification in Australia. It was submitted for classification on 6th July this year and received an RC rating. Bloober Team is listed as the publisher and developer - confirming this is indeed the console exclusive game for Xbox Series X|S...
Thursday16th Apr 2020
News Psychological Horror Game Observer Is Coming To Xbox Series X
There's a trailer
Developer Bloober Games has announced it's bringing Observer: System Redux to next-gen platforms including Xbox Series X, and it's slated to release in Holiday 2020. The game is a "definitive vision" of the 2017 psychological horror game Observer from the developer behind Layers of Fear. Observer: System Redux is said to feature...
