Announced today, the story-driven folk-horror mystery game The Fading of Nicole Wilson explores themes like authenticity, sacrifice, and the cost of fitting in. It follows a small-town teenager who takes on a ghost-hunting job, but the routine paranormal investigation quickly turns sinister. The exploration-based gameplay and immersive 3D sound complement the game’s gripping narrative. The Fading of Nicole Wilson is set to launch for PC and consoles this year.
Brit feels trapped in her small-town life, so she takes on a ghost-hunting job at an abandoned hotel trying to make a name for herself in the field. After her employer is suddenly hospitalized, she is alone with the investigation that soon spirals into something dark. Brit uses her camera and ghost-hunting gear to navigate the eerie Timberline Hotel, uncover its secret past, and confront a chilling untold truth. As Brit, you will piece together clues and solve puzzles in this haunting world based in folk horror.
Per Daedalic Entertainment, The Fading of Nicole Wilson’s features include:
- A gripping narrative adventure blending mystery and folk horror
- Explore eerie locations in Lewis & Clark County, unearthing Helena’s dark secrets
- Immersive 3D sound (binaural audio) for an unsettling, atmospheric experience
- Deep, emotional storytelling with flawed, relatable characters
- Puzzle-solving and investigation mechanics to uncover the truth
Developed by One-O-One Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment, The Fading of Nicole Wilson will be released for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and Xbox Series later this year.
