Bloober Team, renowned for its contributions to the horror genre, including the recent Silent Hill 2 remake, is currently developing a new, enigmatic project. Following a cryptic teaser featuring a crimson rose, intense speculation arose among enthusiasts that this new endeavor might be a reimagining of Punchline's 2006 psychological horror title, Rule of Rose. However, the studio's CEO has definitively clarified that this is not the case, setting the record straight and heightening anticipation for what new terrors they have in store.
The teaser, discovered on a strangely named website, prominently features a red rose that appears to bleed when interacted with. Accompanying this visual is the unsettling text: "Some things never leave the walls. They only learn to wait." Clicking a 'play' button between the rose and the text reveals a distorted male voice, punctuated by static, uttering chilling phrases such as: "Thou art sick. … Invisible … flies at night. Howling storm … Has found out … Thy bed of crimson joy … Dark secret …Thy life destroyed." This evocative imagery and audio have undeniably piqued the interest of the horror gaming community.
Despite the strong resemblance of the teaser's rose motif to the stylized artwork of Rule of Rose's original box art, which fueled much of the initial speculation, Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno confirmed over the weekend that the project is not a remake. Speaking on LinkedIn, Babieno stated, "Nice guess, but no. It definitely doesn’t refer to any remake." This statement definitively squashes the rumors, redirecting fan excitement towards a completely original horror experience. A countdown timer on the teaser website points to Valentine's Day for a full reveal, suggesting a strategic timing for this new, potentially terrifying, announcement.
While the new title will not be a remake of Rule of Rose, the cryptic nature of the teaser, combined with Bloober Team's established reputation for crafting compelling horror narratives, suggests that this upcoming project will offer its own brand of psychological dread. The use of a red rose and the Valentine's Day reveal date hints at thematic elements that could explore darker aspects of love, obsession, or vulnerability. Fans are eagerly awaiting to discover the true nature of this mysterious game and the innovative ways Bloober Team will push the boundaries of horror storytelling.
