The game is set to launch on PC, PS5, PS VR2, and SteamVR in 2025.
During the September 2024 State of Play, Swedish publisher Fast Travel Games, in collaboration with indie studio MoonHood Studios—founded by Klaus Lyngeled and Olov Redmalm, the visionary creators behind Lost in Random and Fe—officially announced The Midnight Walk, a stop-motion dark fantasy first-person adventure, crafted entirely from clay. The game is planned for a Spring 2025 release on PlayStation 5 with full PlayStation VR 2 support, as well as on PC via Steam, featuring full virtual reality integration.
The Midnight Walk will mark MoonHood Studios’ debut title, the first bold venture for Lyngeled and Redmalm since their departure from Zoink Games to embark on this new creative odyssey. This project promises to uphold the signature style and captivating charm for which their previous works are renowned, now with a distinctly darker, horror-infused atmosphere. The entire game world has been painstakingly sculpted by hand from clay, then scanned in breathtaking 3D to capture an extraordinary level of detail.
As with Lost in Random and Fe, Klaus and Olov once again lead the artistic direction and overall development of this ambitious project. Olov will also take the reins of the script and narrative design, with the hope of replicating the outstanding work achieved in his previous creations at Zoink Games. Furthermore, the game will see the return of the esteemed composer Joel Bille, whose illustrious portfolio includes the scores for Wavetale, Fe, Ghost Giant, and Stick it to the Man, now lending his talents to The Midnight Walk. A preview of his composition can be heard in the game’s reveal trailer, featuring the haunting track Gräns.
Here’s an overview of the game, which you can also find on the game’s Steam page:
Embark upon The Midnight Walk in this reverent dark fantasy adventure built in clay, from the minds behind Lost in Random and Fe.
Become The Burnt One, befriend a lost lantern creature named Potboy, and use his flame to light your way through a conflicting world of wonder and horror. Survive and outsmart the many monsters eager to devour your little friend’s flame as you experience five tales of fire and darkness, featuring an incredible cast of odd characters.
Marvel at every disturbing detail in a landscape painstakingly handcrafted with real life clay and animated in a stop motion style. Fully playable in both flatscreen and with a VR headset.
- An Unforgettable Journey of Light and Dark: Journey with Potboy along the twisted trail of The Midnight Walk. Work with your companion to outsmart monsters, using his flame to distract while you hide from and evade the many threats of The Dark Itself. Encounter new friends and experience awe-inspiring sights as you navigate a path fraught with both peril and affirmation.
- A Grim and Beautiful Handcrafted World: Everything you see in The Midnight Walk, from the drooling snarl of monsters to the bristling tree tops that line the journey was first sculpted in clay and then 3D scanned to a meticulous level of detail. The result is a uniquely layered fantasy world with an artistic imprint, all realized in breathtaking stop motion. Grab a gamepad and jump into the unknown, or step into the endless night in VR.
For further information, please visit the game’s Steam page and stay tuned for updates and news about MoonHood Studios’ upcoming project. In the meantime, we invite you to watch the eerie reveal trailer below. Enjoy!
