Is Evil Within 3 coming out? This is the question on the minds of several survival horror fans. The Evil Within 2 was released worldwide on October 13, 2017, and received ‘Generally Favorable’ reviews on Metacritic, selling more than 42,900 copies on PS4 within its first week on sale in Japan. But since then, there has been no news of the sequel in the franchise. Here’s what we know.
Is Evil Within 3 Happening?
Unfortunately, at the time of writing, Tango Gameworks hasn’t officially confirmed or announced the development or release of Evil Within 3. This may be disappointing because the legacy of Sebastian Castellanos and the nightmarish world of STEM leave us eagerly hoping for another descent into madness. However, there is a potential teaser left by the Studio in another game which seems to be an Evil Within 3 reference.
Hi-Fi Rush has an Evil Within 3 Easter Egg
Hi-Fi Rush, which is also developed by Tango Gameworks, seems to have a hint for The Evil Within 3, as reported by Games Radar. It appears on a screen near the end of the game, right before Track 11: The Needle Drop, during an elevator sequence. While it appears for a split second, it offers some juicy hints for fans of the horror series.
The Easter egg shows a news bulletin headline that reads “Sequel to popular survival horror game franchise announced.” No specific game is mentioned, but the timing and genre fuel rumors about The Evil Within 3. Check it out from this timestamp.
Some of the robots listed on the screen share names with characters from The Evil Within, like “Theodore” (possibly referencing Ruvik’s assistant Theodore Wallace) and “Laura” (perhaps a nod to Laura Victoriano, a Mobius operative). While this Easter egg isn’t a definitive confirmation of the sequel, it definitely fuels speculation.
Some believe this is a deliberate hint from Tango Gameworks, suggesting development on the next game has already begun. Others view it as a nod to the survival horror genre in general, celebrating its popularity and hinting at Tango’s potential future projects. There’s also a possibility it’s just a playful Easter egg, meant to keep fans guessing and generate discussion without any concrete meaning.
No matter what the reason behind this reference is, it’s clear that there is hype for Evil Within 3 and it might just become a reality in the coming years. Speaking of sequels, is there going to be a Left 4 Dead 3? Find out.