Appropriately for a survival-horror game with some nightmare-inducing imagery, The Evil Within 2 launches on October 13. And as you`d hope, there are rewards for completing the game beyond just getting to see the story through. [Potential mild spoilers below.]One in particular stands out: Cinematic Letterboxing. When it launched, the original Evil Within had to be played with a 2:35:1 aspect ratio, which meant having black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. The developer argued this was `used for gameplay purposes` and provided a more cinematic experience. Nevertheless, many players complained, and a patch was ultimately released that allowed the game to be played in a more traditional manner.The Evil Within 2 similarly plays out in full screen, but finish the game and a Cinematic Letterboxing option is unlocked. Judging by the notification screen, which you can see above, developer Tango Gameworks has a sense of humor about the entire thing. `You`ve unlocked the ultimate reward: A more cinematic game experience!`You can check out this letterbox mode in the video above. As noted above, The Evil Within 2`s release date is Friday the 13th and it will be available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC; you can look for our review soon. Shinji Mikami, who directed the first game and is a producer on the sequel, has said he is interested in porting the game to Nintendo Switch. Bethesda is already working on Switch ports of Skyrim, Doom, and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus.Additionally, Bethesda has announced a new charity campaign themed around The Evil Within 2. Titled `The Good Within,` the fundraising campaign is raising money on CrowdRise to support the American Red Cross`s disaster and humanitarian relief efforts globally.
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