The latest title from Bethesda, The Evil Within, will be arriving on the PlayStation 3 and 4 in October. Developed by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami and Japanese studio Tango Gameworks, it promises another third person survival horror experience. The follows veteran detective Sebastian Castellanos as he navigates a deranged world full of monsters while trying to unravel the secret of the invincible apparition known as Ruvik (voiced by Jackie Earle Haley of Rorschach fame).
Both versions of the game have an SRP of RM189; a price that doesn’t change between the physical disk or digital download. Sony Computer Entertainment is also releasing a traditional Chinese version of the game which will retail for RM180. There is also a 10-percent discount on the digital download traditional Chinese adaptation of the game for PS Plus members between 15 and 28 October. However, the Chinese version only has the text and menus translated into traditional chinese; while the audio remains in English.
Pre-orders begin 5 September and offers early birds ‘The Fighting Chance Pack’ DLC which includes several usable in-game items. Those who pre-order the physical game from PlayStation authorised dealers will also receive the sound track of the game while stocks last.
Finally, Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong Singapore Branch is offering anyone who buys a copy of The Evil Within on PS3 or PS4, or buys a PlayStation 4 console, the chance to win a trip for two to Universal Studios Singapore’s “Halloween Horror Nights”. The trip will last three days and two nights, with both the flight and accommodation paid for. Details of the contest should be appearing on the PlayStation Asia Facebook page when the pre-order goes live.
The Evil Within will be available on Ps3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC. However, the information here only applies to the PS3 and PS4 versions of the game.
