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Until Dawn 2

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Total hype
11.7 M
Trailer official+media
6.6 M
Buzz creators
5.1 M
Views gained · 7 days
+176 k
Hype Level
Comments
21 k
Publisher
PlayStation Studios / Supermassive Games
Developer
Supermassive Games
Genre
Horreur narrative
Platforms
PS5
Release
2027 window

Last official trailer: 11/09/2026 (28 days ago)

Sequel to the cult 2015 horror game.

Until Dawn 2 is #42 in the HypeTracker ranking, steady this week, with 11.7 M measured views, including +176 k over the last 7 days. Its hype comes 57% from official and media trailers.

Community reactions what the comments are saying · updated 15/09/2026

This week in the comments

This week's comments stay dominated by emotion around Hayden Panettiere, but a fresh confusion emerges: fans can't tell if Until Dawn 2 takes place on a tropical island or back at Blackwood. The mood mixes tribute, curiosity, and skepticism about the characters and pricing.

Hayden Panettiere tribute continues

About 12% of this week's comments still mention Hayden Panettiere, from RIP messages to hopes for an in-game tribute — an unbroken wave since the pre-order trailer dropped.

→ see "Hayden Panettiere tribute", a dominant theme since the pre-order trailer (P5).
Tropical island or Blackwood? Confusion sets in

A handful of comments openly question the setting: is it the tropical island shown in June, or Blackwood as suggested in early September? A perceived contradiction unsettling some fans.

« Wait, I thought this was taking place on a tropical island? Now we're back to Blackwood Pines? I'm very confused about the setting. »
— @Tummyachesurvior · ♥ 0 · translated · see original ↗
Characters still seen as unlikable

About 6% of comments still find the cast insufferable or unappealing ('influencers', 'nerds'), extending a criticism recurring since the announcement.

→ see "Unlikable characters", a recurring gripe since June.
No disc, no buy

Resistance to all-digital resurfaces (~5% of comments), still carried by the same slogans as in September.

→ see "Physical media battle", an ongoing controversy since the pre-order trailer.

Top reactions and controversies

Hayden Panettiere tribute

Dominant take
22 %

The passing of the actress behind Sam upended the comments from mid-August onward, peaking at the pre-order trailer where the vast majority of top-liked comments are tributes rather than reactions to the game itself.

« R.I.P. Hayden Panettiere. »
— @Doyoufeellikeaheroyet1234 · ♥ 6 k · translated · see original ↗

Nostalgia for Blackwood and the wendigos

Dominant take
18 %

Since the announcement, a large share of the community insists Blackwood and the wendigos are the true soul of Until Dawn; their return in the pre-order trailer was hailed as a redemption after the announce trailer felt too disconnected.

« Streets won't forget about the wendigos. »
— @jethfilipino3641 · ♥ 16 k · translated · see original ↗

A real Until Dawn or just borrowing the name?

Controversy
16 %

Many argue that without wendigos, the mountain, or the original cast, the 'Until Dawn 2' name is undeserved; others welcome a self-contained anthology sequel, akin to The Dark Pictures.

40 % Legitimate sequel 60 % Cash grab

Graphics seen as a step backward

Controversy
15 %

A steady stream of comments finds the faces and animations less convincing than the 2015 original or its remake; a minority defends the 'photorealistic' environments and praises the overall look.

25 % Looks gorgeous 75 % Worse than the original

The physical media battle

Controversy
12 %

The removal of physical discs sparks a wave of declared boycotts ('no disc no buy'), while another share of commenters says they're fine with all-digital or indifferent to the issue.

70 % Demand physical discs 30 % Fine with digital

The cast delights face-spotters

Dominant take
12 %

Spotting Neil Newbon, Dacre Montgomery, or the Cobra Kai actors has become a game in itself, fueling a steady wave of enthusiasm separate from the rest of the debate about the game.

« Neil Newbon staying employed, we love to see it. »
— @juliawasthere · ♥ 3 k · translated · see original ↗

History — sentiment over time

Until Dawn 2 - Announce Trailer Until Dawn 2 - Choice & Consequence Pre-Order Trailer
— % positive — % negative ● = dated event
Until Dawn 2 - Announce Trailer -10
02/06/2026 → 09/06/2026
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The announce trailer sparks as much laughter as skepticism about the graphics and the absence of wendigos.
Cautious anticipation, first Hayden tributes -5
Entre le 09/06/2026 et le 03/09/2026
09/06/2026 → 03/09/2026
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A quiet period dominated by first-game playthrough videos, shifting toward emotion once Hayden Panettiere's passing was announced in August.
Until Dawn 2 - Choice & Consequence Pre-Order Trailer +25
03/09/2026 → 10/09/2026
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The pre-order trailer triggers the strongest engagement wave in the whole corpus, driven by emotion and renewed enthusiasm.
No data +0
Pouls actuel
10/09/2026
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No comments collected for this period.
Hayden tribute and setting confusion -5
This week
02/10/2026 → 09/10/2026
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A quiet week in volume, torn between mourning, curiosity, and recurring skepticism.
Release
01/01/2027
Read more
2027
Analysis built from 4 k public YouTube comments on the tracked videos · figures are counts on the sampled corpus · quotes verified and translated (original linked) · never affects the ranking.
Audiencethe measurable side: views, likes and the videos driving the hype

Like rate

New views per day

trailer buzz
Trailer 57% Buzz 43%

Top 5 videos — Trailers · official + media

Top 5 videos — Buzz · creators & reactions

Until Dawn 2 — quick answers

How many views do Until Dawn 2's trailers have?

As of 09/10/2026, Until Dawn 2 totals 11.7 M measured views: 6.6 M from official and media trailers, 5.1 M from creator buzz.

When does Until Dawn 2 release?

Until Dawn 2 is expected 2027 on PS5.

When was the last official Until Dawn 2 trailer?

The most recent official video counted for Until Dawn 2 was published on 11/09/2026 — 28 days ago.

How hyped is Until Dawn 2?

Until Dawn 2 ranks #42 of 83 tracked games by measured views, with hype level “Moderate”.

Is Until Dawn 2 worth the hype?

Until Dawn 2 ranks #42 out of 83 tracked games on HypeTracker, with 11.7 M measured views. Its hype is measured from real views, not claimed. Player-side, comment analysis leans mixed (30% positive).

Is Until Dawn 2's hype dying down?

Until Dawn 2's hype is steady: 176 k views gained over the last 7 days, ranking position mostly unchanged.

What do players think of Until Dawn 2?

Based on an analysis of 4 k YouTube comments, opinion on Until Dawn 2 currently stands at 30% positive and 35% negative.

Why is Until Dawn 2 controversial?

A real Until Dawn or just borrowing the name? — Many argue that without wendigos, the mountain, or the original cast, the 'Until Dawn 2' name is undeserved; others welcome a self-contained anthology sequel, akin to The Dark Pictures.