Publisher Forever Entertainment and developer MegaPixel Studio have released a new release date trailer for their rail-shooter The House of the Dead 2: Remake. Gematsu reports that the title will release on Nintendo Switch and PC on August 7 and that PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One will receive their own versions at a later date.

House of The Dead 2: Remake is set in February 2000 in a small city that has been overrun by hostile bioengineered creatures. Players will assume the role of AMS agents James Taylor and Gary Stewart, who are dispatched to investigate the invasion, with the events resembling the original title’s ‘Curien Mansion Incident’ from two years prior. Your goal is to shoot your way through creatures, rescue civilians, investigate the cause of the outbreak and neutralize the threat.

House of The Dead 2: Remake features remastered music with the option to switch to the original classic music. Visuals have been upgraded from the original title with updated models, textures, and effects. The core gameplay elements have remained the same, including on-rail shooting mechanics and enemy types. ‘Cooperative Mode’ is included; As well as the inclusion of multiple endings and branching levels. The title will feature three individual game modes, with ‘Classic Campaign’, a boss rush mode known as ‘Boss Mode’, and ‘Training Mode’ which players can undertake before accepting missions.

Forever Entertainment and Megapixel Studio’s intent with this project is to revitalize the classic arcade rail-shooter while bringing it up to date for modern audiences. The team has emphasized honoring the original vision while dialing in with its updated visuals and new soundtrack. The added inclusion of ‘Boss Mode’ and ‘Training Mode’ are just extra additions that may sweeten this deal series for fans. With a presentable package across many platforms, The House of the Dead 2: Remake may land gracefully come august.