Overview
- The announcement capped a 10th‑anniversary showcase for the series, featuring a live‑action trailer titled The Sick Rose.
- Bloober Team did not disclose release timing or target platforms for the first‑person psychological horror sequel.
- Anniversary tie‑ins include a physical release of the original game’s soundtrack and a line of Layers of Fear novels distributed by Foksal, with the first by Marta Bijan planned for late 2026.
- The reveal followed a rose‑themed countdown that fueled Rule of Rose speculation, which the new announcement effectively dispelled.
- Showcase materials emphasized the series’ art‑driven horror identity, with glimpses of shifting spaces and non‑Euclidean imagery, as the studio continues other projects such as a Silent Hill 1 remake.