Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix
- Offline play enabled
- 1 player
- PS5 game streaming supported only with Premium subscription
- PS5 VersionVibration function supported (DualSense wireless controller)
- Offline play enabled
- 1 player
- PS5 game streaming supported only with Premium subscription
- PS5 VersionVibration function supported (DualSense wireless controller)
Return to 2048 Hong Kong in the groundbreaking prequel that defined style and mature storytelling for a generation.
Set two years before the events of Fear Effect, dive into a sprawling adventure that takes you from futuristic cityscapes to the lost tomb of China's first emperor, and discover the origins of mercenaries Hana Tsu-Vachel, Royce Glas, Deke Decourt, and the enigmatic Rain Qin, in a story that blends high-tech espionage with ancient Chinese mythology and the supernatural.
Unforgettable Cinema
Be captivated by the iconic visual style, blending cel-shaded 3D characters with fully streaming, animated FMV backgrounds. It’s an unforgettable, graphic novel-like aesthetic that remains unique.
Survival Meets Action
Test your nerves with the innovative "Fear Effect" system, where your combat effectiveness is tied to your heart rate. Experience a world packed with intense action, strategic stealth kills, and classic survival horror puzzles.
Enhanced for Modern Platforms
Enjoy a timeless classic with enhanced quality-of-life features, including Save States, Rewind, Widescreen mode, Achievements, and CRT filters, to ensure an authentic experience.
- Platform:
- PS4, PS5
- Release:
- 2/27/2026
- Publisher:
- Limited Run Games, Inc.
- Genres:
- Adventure
- PS5 Voice:
- English
- PS5 Screen Languages:
- English
- PS4 Screen Languages:
- English
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