Until Dawn's new 2024 remake came with changes and a few surprises, including a new scene that left players questioning the franchise's future. Players were quick to speculate what this scene could mean, all from a short addition that is easy to achieve in a game where keeping the characters alive can be challenging. With rumors already spreading about what the new scene implies, fans should not be so quick to come to conclusions as there are more possibilities.

Bringing players back for another interactive trip to Blackwood, there were sure to be hints of the expansion of the franchise. This remake of the beloved choice-based horror game honored the original source and provided replayable opportunities with additions like a new ending where Josh can survive. Now that the franchise is pushing forward, fans should consider the options for what is currently in store for the title and what the new scene could actually mean.

Until Dawn's New Scene, Explained

Seeing The After Affects Of The Event Several Years Later

The newest scene in the Until Dawn remake is an epilogue, seen above in the video from YouTuber Duck260Gaming, that takes place several years later, featuring Sam. The scene only occurs when players keep Sam alive, an easy task since she has only one opportunity to die near the end of the game. In it, Sam is seen living with the after-effects of that night, with items by her bedside like pill bottles and a book titled "Creature Myths of the Great Planes." After waking up to an alarm, she is seen with a bleeding mark on her arm and there is a whisper that calls her name.

This all points towards a future of the Until Dawn franchise, where the most obvious conclusion is that a second game is being planned. With Sam's actress, Hayden Panettiere, returning to perform the new epilogue scene, it seems that she will be returning with physical and mental scarring if the game becomes a series. Whether Sam will be the main character or a ing role, it seems very likely fans will see her again. Although this is a fair assumption to make, there is another Until Dawn project currently in the works which is outside of a gaming perspective.

Until Dawn 2 Isn't Guaranteed

A Game Sequel Isn't Confirmed, But A Movie Is

While many have been quick to assume the new game scene teases a sequel, it's very possible it's simply setting up something for another Until Dawn project. There is an Until Dawn movie adaptation currently in the works, which is being directed by Annabelle: Creation and Shazam! director David F. Sandberg. Filming has currently wrapped as of October 2024, but there is still a lot of mystery surrounding the project like if it will surround the original plot of the game or stray towards its own narrative. With the only confirmed actor from the game returning being Peter Stormare, the actor for Dr. Hill, it is unconfirmed if the original characters from the game will be featured in the film.

There is the possibility of the film being considered a sequel to the original game, something that should not be completely ruled out when considering the remake's epilogue. The teaser of Sam's future could come into play in this movie, with Sam possibly returning to Blackwood to aid new characters who find themselves affected by the Wendigos. The adaptation of a game that heavily relies on its choice-based mechanics could lead to many possibilities, where the movie's story could not even center around the original but probe into a future scenario that includes Sam. If not a direct sequel, the new scene could be some way to set up a major plot theme in the movie.

Rumors Of Until Dawn 2 Are Already Swirling

There Still Could Be A Second Until Dawn Game

Along with the movie, rumors of an Until Dawn sequel game have been circulating. The possible sequel game is rumored to not be developed by the original creators, Supermassive Games, but by PlayStation's Firesprite, who is responsible for the survival game The Persistence. As all of this comes from speculation and leaks, it is unconfirmed but not impossible. With Sam's new epilogue scene, the release of a sequel game is looking more promising than ever.

Sam's appearance in a sequel game is highly likely with the new scene, but her appearance in the movie is still questionable. The topic of where this scene is going is debatable, as both options are feasible to carry out the future of the franchise. With the urgency created in the remake's epilogue scene, Sam's return either for a game or on the big screen is already promised. Players have gravitated towards the rumors of another game, where the continuation of Sam's story seems to be the favored option among fans.

The new epilogue does not fully confirm a sequel to Until Dawn but likely promises a future with the fan-favorite character Sam. With a confirmed movie, Sam's future being explored in the project should not completely be ruled out as another game is not the only possibility. Although there is a lot of mystery surrounding the future of the franchise, the return to one of the best choice-based games in recent years is inevitable with the hints in the newest addition to its remake.

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