The House of the Dead 2: Remake Arcade Rail Shooter Gets Release Date

House of the Dead 2: Remake, a horror-themed arcade on-rails shooter, is slated for launch on August 7, 2025, according to the release date trailer.

Developed by MegaPixel Studio and published by Forever Entertainment, the game is coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

The story follows two AMS agents, James Taylor and Gary Stewart, as they investigate a sudden outbreak in Mall City, an incident eerily reminiscent of the 1998 Curien Mansion case. Determined to uncover the source of the infestation, the agents must shoot their way through hordes of creatures.

According to the game’s Steam page, the revamped title will feature modern graphics, boths remastered music and classic soundtrack, co-op mode, multiple endings, branching levels, and two modes beyond the classic campaign. Boss Mode will be a time-limited challenge, while Training Mode will offer several scenarios to improve the player’s shooting abilities.

The direct sequel to The House of the Dead, original The House of the Dead 2, was a light gun on-rails shooter arcade title developed by Sega for arcades on the Sega Naomi board and released on November 20, 1998. Later, the game was ported to Dreamcast, PC, Wii, and Xbox.