Soft Source Publishing, in collaboration with developer Digital Happiness, has officially announced the next installment in its cult horror franchise, DreadOut 3, set to launch on PC via Steam in 2026.

In a tongue-in-cheek nod to the gaming landscape, the developers humorously confirmed that the game will release definitely after Grand Theft Auto VI.

About the Game

Building on the eerie atmosphere and cultural richness of its predecessors, DreadOut 3 returns as a spine-tingling third-person horror adventure deeply rooted in Asian-Indonesian urban legends. Players will once again step into the role of Linda, a young woman bound to supernatural forces as one of the Keepers of the Dark. This time, Linda is thrust into a terrifying journey through an interdimensional rabbit hole, where she must unravel the source of a mysterious, unseen force threatening to upset the delicate balance between light and darkness.

With its immersive storytelling and haunting visuals, DreadOut 3 aims to expand on the core elements that made the original a cult favorite, blending traditional folklore, modern horror, and psychological dread into a chilling new chapter.

Key Features

Non-Linear Survival Horror:

Explore a richly detailed and haunted world set in an Asian-Indonesian environment, where both daylight and darkness harbor their own unique terrors. Choose your path through the story and uncover secrets hidden within the shadows.

Communicate with the Dead:

Journey between the realm of the living and the world of the unseen. Encounter tormented spirits and vengeful ghosts that will relentlessly pursue and wear down your sanity and soul.

Iris Phone Gameplay Mechanics:

Seamlessly switch between third-person and first-person perspectives using Linda’s signature Iris Phone, a critical tool that reveals the gruesome horrors lurking just outside the edge of perception.

Enter the Spiritual Realm:

Solve challenging puzzles rooted in regional spiritual practices and symbolism. The game’s atmospheric rural Indonesian settings heighten the tension and draw players deeper into its cultural mythos.

Discover Ghosts and Urban Legends:

Track supernatural entities and uncover the truth behind local myths to fill out the Ghostpedia, a spectral database accessible via Linda’s smartphone. Unlock a variety of unique outfits tied to ancient ghost-summoning rituals, further connecting Linda to the supernatural forces around her.

DreadOut 3 promises to be both a terrifying continuation of a beloved franchise and a fresh exploration of Southeast Asian horror, offering players a blend of ghostly folklore, modern tech, and psychological thrills when it arrives in 2026.