Ethan Crossfield 
AdHoc Studio has officially been confirmed as a co-developer on Until Dawn 2, giving the team behind 2025’s breakout episodic adventure game a major project before its own Exandria collaboration arrives. Working alongside Firesprite, AdHoc will help shape a sequel built around branching decisions, character interactions, and quick-time events—elements that closely overlap with the studio’s strengths. Until Dawn 2 is scheduled to launch on January 28, 2027, making it the next major release for fans waiting to see what AdHoc does after Dispatch.
What happened
AdHoc Studio and Firesprite are co-developing Until Dawn 2. The sequel moves away from the original game’s setting and follows a new group of characters who travel to a tropical island before becoming caught up in a series of horrors. The story will maintain some connections to the first Until Dawn, although the source material does not specify how those links will affect the plot.
The original Until Dawn was structured like an interactive horror film, with player decisions influencing the narrative and relationships between characters. Its sequel is continuing that approach while retaining a strong focus on QTEs. Trailer examples include choosing between sacrificing a rooster and cutting the player character’s palm, as well as deciding whether to cross a dangerous bridge or investigate a mysterious signal.
Why it matters
Until Dawn 2 is a natural fit for AdHoc’s recent track record. Dispatch earned significant praise for its writing, cast of characters, and modern interpretation of the classic choice-driven adventure format. AdHoc was founded by developers who previously worked on well-known Telltale projects, so the studio already has experience building stories around consequences and timed decisions.
That background should be valuable on a horror sequel where tension depends on making imperfect choices under pressure. Dispatch and Until Dawn are not identical experiences, but both ask players to actively steer a cinematic story rather than simply watch it unfold. The partnership also gives AdHoc a high-profile project while fans wait for more information about its Critical Role game set in Exandria.
What to watch next
Until Dawn 2 is currently the clearest upcoming release connected to AdHoc Studio. It is due on January 28, 2027, twelve years after the original Until Dawn launched for PS4. The new cast and tropical-island setting give the sequel room to establish its own identity, while the continuing emphasis on choices and QTEs should make its relationship with the original immediately recognizable.
Dispatch fans should also keep an eye on the wider franchise. A sequel has not been announced, but Dispatch is being expanded through an animated series and a tabletop RPG. Actor Aaron Paul has also expressed interest in returning. For now, however, AdHoc appears focused on completing Until Dawn 2 and the Exandria project before any potential Dispatch follow-up becomes official.
Key takeaways for players
- Until Dawn 2 is being co-developed by AdHoc Studio and Firesprite.
- The sequel is scheduled to release on January 28, 2027.
- It features a new cast, a tropical-island setting, branching choices, and QTEs.
- AdHoc’s Exandria project with Critical Role remains in development.
- Dispatch 2 has not been announced, though the universe is expanding into animation and tabletop gaming.
Expert View
AdHoc’s involvement could give Until Dawn 2 a stronger narrative identity without changing the series’ horror foundation. The collaboration is strategically important: it lets the studio apply its choice-driven storytelling experience to a recognizable property, while giving Dispatch fans a credible next destination. The real test will be whether the sequel’s decisions feel as meaningful as its cinematic presentation.
