Abandoned Returns as Abandoned Prologue with 2027 Release Date

The PlayStation 5 exclusive horror game Abandoned has reappeared on the PlayStation Store under the title Abandoned Prologue, listing a 2027 release date and pointing to a potential revival after years of dormancy, according to reports. Social media users first spotted the updated storefront page, which also features a new female character image in place of previously announced protagonist Jason Longfield.

PlayStation Store Listing Shifts Launch to 2027

The revised PlayStation Store listing presents the title as an independent prologue with a scheduled launch in 2027. The addition of a new female character image on the store page suggests the upcoming release may adopt a fresh perspective or maintain only a loose connection to the main storyline originally outlined by developer Blue Box Game Studios. Blue Box has not yet issued an official public statement regarding the storefront refresh. Given the studio’s history of prolonged silences, observers and players are advised to maintain a cautious stance until an official gameplay trailer or demo appears.

Early Teasers Spark Kojima Rumors and Technical Failures

When Abandoned was first revealed in 2021, its atmospheric teasers drew immediate comparisons to the Silent Hill franchise, sparking widespread online speculation that director Hideo Kojima was secretly involved behind a shell company. Both the developer and Kojima publicly denied any connection, though interest in the project remained high. Operational difficulties quickly followed the initial hype; a dedicated early-access app released by Blue Box in 2021 suffered technical failures and delivered only a brief rendering, drawing intense backlash from players. The studio subsequently announced an indefinite delay in 2022 and went quiet, until March 2026, when social media users spotted a team representative playing a project titled Abandoned: Gospels of Blood.