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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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    Until Dawn traps eight friends on Blackwood Mountain in a butterfly-effect horror where choices and QTEs decide who lives. Supermassive's 2015 PS4 showcase made cinematic branching the studio's signature—and the franchise namesake.

    Overview
    Hollywood-adjacent cast, totem foreshadowing, and permadeath branching popularized console cinematic horror.
    In-game setting
    Franchise namesake; keep this release-order titles for history. Prefer Until Dawn Remake for the same Blackwood story.
    Should you play it?
    Historic debut—most newcomers should buy Until Dawn Remake (2024) instead of the 2015 PS4 disc. No play-order link to Dark Pictures or The Quarry.
    Release date
    US PlayStation 4 launch August 25, 2015. Remake arrives 2024 on PS5 and PC—prefer that edition for modern play.
  2. The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan

    The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan

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    The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan strands divers near a South Pacific ghost ship—the anthology pilot with the Curator framing device. Standalone cast: zero Until Dawn character carryover.

    Overview
    Introduces Dark Pictures as episodic theatrical horror with two-player Shared Story and Movie Night modes.
    In-game setting
    Standalone ghost-ship episode—no Until Dawn cast. First of four season-one Dark Pictures entries.
    Should you play it?
    Optional after Until Dawn if you want the full Supermassive catalog. Anthology release order starts here → Little Hope → House of Ashes → The Devil in Me.
    Release date
    US launch August 30, 2019 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Later generation upgrades vary by storefront—check current patches.
  3. The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope

    The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope

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    Little Hope drops college students into fog-soaked New England with 17th-century witch-trial hallucinations. Second Dark Pictures chapter—standalone cast, historical dread, and time-skip set pieces.

    Overview
    Blends modern ensemble horror with Puritan-era visions and identity twists. Still uses Curator framing and branching QTEs without continuing Man of Medan's plot.
    In-game setting
    Standalone second anthology—follows Man of Medan in release order only. Next fan-favorite for many: House of Ashes.
    Should you play it?
    Mid-anthology entry after Man of Medan on a completionist path. Skip if you only want Until Dawn and The Quarry.
    Release date
    US launch October 30, 2020 on PS4, Xbox One, PC, plus PS5 and Xbox Series versions.
  4. The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

    The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

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    House of Ashes traps soldiers and insurgents under an ancient Mesopotamian temple with underground creatures—the anthology's more action-leaning chapter. Still a fully standalone story.

    Overview
    Creature-feature set pieces and dual-faction tension push combat focus harder than Little Hope. Shared Story co-op remains a signature Dark Pictures mode.
    In-game setting
    Standalone third anthology—often recommended if you only sample one Dark Pictures title. Next season-one finale: The Devil in Me.
    Should you play it?
    Fan-favorite anthology entry for many—play anytime after you like the formula. No plot carryover from Medan or Little Hope. Optional relative to Until Dawn Remake.
    Release date
    US launch October 22, 2021 across PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series, and PC.
  5. The Quarry

    The Quarry

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    The Quarry is a summer-camp slasher night—counselors hunted after the last day of camp. A bigger-budget standalone Supermassive blockbuster, not a Dark Pictures numbered chapter and not an Until Dawn sequel.

    Overview
    Longer single-campaign structure with expansive cast and cinematic presentation. Choice/QTE DNA matches Until Dawn, but Hackett's Quarry is its own continuity.
    In-game setting
    Separate from Until Dawn and Dark Pictures stories. Theatrical cast marketing echoes Until Dawn's star approach.
    Should you play it?
    Good second stop after Until Dawn Remake if you want another full horror night. Play anytime—no anthology prerequisites.
    Release date
    US launch June 10, 2022 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC.
  6. The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me

    The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me

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    The Devil in Me lures a film crew into an H.H. Holmes-inspired death-trap hotel—season-one Dark Pictures finale with more exploration and trap mechanics. Still no shared cast with earlier anthology entries.

    Overview
    Emphasizes environmental traps and investigation alongside QTEs.
    In-game setting
    Closes season-one Dark Pictures—House of Ashes remains the usual "best one" sample. Until Dawn Remake is a separate buy for the original mountain story.
    Should you play it?
    Finish the four-part anthology marathon here if you started with Man of Medan. Optional if you only care about Until Dawn / The Quarry.
    Release date
    US launch November 18, 2022 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC.
  7. Until Dawn Remake

    Until Dawn Remake

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    Until Dawn Remake rebuilds the 2015 Blackwood Mountain campaign for PS5 and PC with Unreal Engine 5 visuals and quality-of-life updates. Same butterfly-effect story—do not play both versions for plot.

    Overview
    UE5 presentation, expanded accessibility, and modernized controls on the classic branching script.
    In-game setting
    Retells 2015 Until Dawn—one story, two storefronts. Anthology and The Quarry remain optional side lanes.
    Should you play it?
    Default Until Dawn purchase in 2026—replaces the 2015 PS4 entry for newcomers. After this, sample The Quarry or Dark Pictures in any order.
    Release date
    US PlayStation 5 and PC launch October 4, 2024. Prefer this edition over the 2015 PS4 original unless collecting legacy releases.

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-order titles for history.

Optional & related

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