At this point, the game had not been shown since its reveal. The game was originally set to launch in 2013, but missed this window.

In this original version, players were able to switch between eight playable characters at will. The game was originally a first-person game that used the Playstation Move controller to control flashlights and guns. Until Dawn was originally announced at Gamescom 2012 for the Playstation 3 via a trailer and gameplay footage.

A horror/slasher game akin to Heavy Rain's style of gameplay, Until Dawn sets itself apart with its ''Butterfly Effect'' technology, where every decision, both big and small, will alter the story.and the survivors.