Western Horror Survival Game Hauntsville Rides onto PlayStation 5 May 13
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The cursed frontier expands as Hauntsville makes its console debut following its Steam launch
AUSTRIA - May 6, 2025 — indie.io and solo developer Michael Janisch are thrilled to announce that Hauntsville, the Western horror survival experience that first launched on Steam, is coming to PlayStation 5 on May 13, 2026.
Blending atmospheric survival gameplay with supernatural horror inspired by North American folklore, Hauntsville drops players into a cursed vision of the American frontier where ghost towns, deadly creatures, and isolation stalk every shadow. Whether braving the wilderness alone or riding out with friends in online co-op, players must build, hunt, craft, and survive in a brutal world where the unknown waits beyond the campfire light.
What sets Hauntsville apart from other survival games is its Western horror theme and multiplayer functionality. Players can team up with up to three friends to tackle the challenges of the Cursed West together. The game also features an open world filled with creatures inspired by North American folklore, creating a unique and immersive survival experience.
Key features include:
Western Horror Setting: Immerse yourself in the atmospheric world of the Cursed West, where danger lurks around every corner.
Survival Gameplay: Build a homestead, hunt for food, and craft weapons to defend against monsters.
Multiplayer Adventure: Team up with friends in online co-op mode for a shared survival experience.
Open World Exploration: Explore a ghost town and the surrounding wilderness filled with secrets and threats.
Historical Context: Experience the pivotal period of the American West, battling against an array of supernatural foes.
Players begin their journey in Hauntsville with nothing but the clothes on their backs and must quickly adapt to their new environment. The satisfaction of building a functioning homestead and surviving the night drives the progression loop, ensuring long-term engagement and replayability.
Hauntsville is currently available on Steam and arrives on PlayStation 5 on May 13, 2026. Players can prepare to saddle up and face the horrors of the Cursed West from the comfort of their couch for the very first time.
ABOUT MICHAEL JANISCH
Michael Janisch is an independent game developer making his debut with Hauntsville, a Western horror survival game blending cryptid folklore, UFO legends, and the harsh realities of frontier survival. With a background in computer science, Janisch spent over three years bringing Hauntsville to life, crafting a world where players must battle both the elements and the unknown. Inspired by his fascination with supernatural myths and open-world survival mechanics, Hauntsville is his first step into game development, delivering a fresh take on the survival horror genre.
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