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Until Dawn timeline

Supermassive Games horror from Until Dawn (2015) through the Dark Pictures Anthology, The Quarry (2022), and the Until Dawn Remake (2024)—US release dates, standalone story boundaries, and FAQ for which games share a universe (none) and where newcomers should start in 2026.

Updated August 2026

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Release order

When Supermassive shipped each horror adventure in the US—Until Dawn (2015), four Dark Pictures entries (2019–2022), The Quarry (2022), and Until Dawn Remake (2024).

  • First Supermassive horror → Until Dawn Remake (2024) or original Until Dawn (2015)
  • Anthology fans → Dark Pictures in release order (Medan → Little Hope → Ashes → Devil in Me)
  • The Quarry is standalone—play anytime after you like the formula
  • No required order between Until Dawn, Dark Pictures, and The Quarry
Story order tips

Each game is a standalone cast and plot—no shared story timeline across Until Dawn, Dark Pictures, or The Quarry. Story order mirrors Release here for historical context only, not fiction.

  • Zero narrative links—each game is its own slasher / thriller episode
  • Until Dawn Remake retells the 2015 story—do not play both for plot
  • Dark Pictures entries do not continue each other's characters
  • Story tab matches Release because there is no in-universe chronology

Timeline

When each game was released. Click a game for platforms, dates, and where it fits in your playthrough.

Release order

  1. Until Dawn

    Until Dawn

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    Teens trapped on Blackwood Mountain—butterfly-effect branching horror.

    Overview
    Supermassive's PS4 showcase—Hollywood cast, quick-time events, and permadeath choices.
    In-game setting
    Franchise namesake. Prefer Until Dawn Remake (2024) for modern play—FAQ.
    Should you play it?
    Historic debut—Remake replaces it for most new buyers.
    Release date
    US PS4 August 25, 2015.
  2. The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan

    The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan

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    Anthology pilot—divers stranded near a ghost ship in the South Pacific.

    Overview
    First Dark Pictures entry—Curator framing device and two-player shared-story mode.
    In-game setting
    Standalone story—no Until Dawn characters. Anthology order starts here.
    Should you play it?
    Optional after Until Dawn if you want the full Supermassive horror catalog.
    Release date
    US August 30, 2019.
  3. The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope

    The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope

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    Second anthology chapter—college students lost in 17th-century New England fog.

    Overview
    Historical witch-trial atmosphere with time-skip hallucination set pieces.
    In-game setting
    Standalone cast—follows Man of Medan in anthology release order only.
    Should you play it?
    Mid-anthology entry—skip if you only want Until Dawn and The Quarry.
    Release date
    US October 30, 2020.
  4. The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

    The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

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    Third anthology—soldiers and insurgents trapped under an ancient Mesopotamian temple.

    Overview
    Action-horror tone with underground creature encounters—stronger combat focus.
    In-game setting
    Still standalone fiction—no plot carryover from Medan or Little Hope.
    Should you play it?
    Fan-favorite anthology entry for many players—optional in any order.
    Release date
    US October 22, 2021.
  5. The Quarry

    The Quarry

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    Summer-camp slasher—counselors hunted during the last night of camp.

    Overview
    Standalone Supermassive blockbuster—bigger budget cast, not a Dark Pictures numbered chapter.
    In-game setting
    Separate from Until Dawn and Dark Pictures stories—play anytime.
    Should you play it?
    Good second stop after Until Dawn if you want a longer single-campaign horror night.
    Release date
    US June 10, 2022.
  6. The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me

    The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me

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    Fourth anthology—film crew lured to a H.H. Holmes-inspired death trap hotel.

    Overview
    Anthology finale (season one)—more exploration and trap mechanics.
    In-game setting
    Closes the first Dark Pictures wave—still no shared characters with earlier entries.
    Should you play it?
    Finish the four-part anthology marathon here if you started with Man of Medan.
    Release date
    US November 18, 2022.
  7. Until Dawn Remake

    Until Dawn Remake

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    PS5 / PC rebuild of Until Dawn—visual overhaul and quality-of-life.

    Overview
    Same Blackwood Mountain story with Unreal Engine 5 presentation and expanded accessibility.
    In-game setting
    Replaces the 2015 PS4 game for most newcomers—do not play both for plot.
    Should you play it?
    Default Until Dawn buy in 2026—2015 row kept for Release history.
    Release date
    US PS5 and PC October 4, 2024.

FAQ

Release order for Until Dawn, Dark Pictures, and The Quarry—no fiction chain, Remake vs original, and narrative-adventure cousins.

Release order

Release order is when Supermassive launched each game in the US (2015–2024). Story order lists the same entries because none of these games share a continuing plot—Until Dawn, each Dark Pictures chapter, and The Quarry are standalone casts. Pick any game first.

Recommended starter: Until Dawn Remake (2024) on PS5 or PC—it is the same story as 2015 Until Dawn with modern presentation. After that, play The Dark Pictures Anthology in release order (Man of Medan → Little Hope → House of Ashes → The Devil in Me) if you want the full set, plus The Quarry anytime as a standalone slasher.

Release order is the usual path: Man of Medan (2019) → Little Hope (2020) → House of Ashes (2021) → The Devil in Me (2022). There is no in-universe chronology requirement—you can skip weaker entries and jump to fan favorites like House of Ashes.

Story boundaries

No shared story. The Curator wraps Dark Pictures entries as an anthology host, but characters and plots do not continue between Man of Medan, Little Hope, House of Ashes, and The Devil in Me. The Quarry and Until Dawn are also separate worlds—skills transfer, lore does not.

Remake & platforms

Until Dawn Remake (October 4, 2024, PS5 / PC) retells the same Blackwood Mountain campaign with upgraded visuals and controls. New buyers should get the Remake only—you do not need the 2015 PS4 disc unless you collect legacy releases. This page keeps both Release rows for history.

Optional & related

More timelines

Other release-order and story-order guides on this site.