Important Notes

Important Notes for Until Dawn

⚠️ Warnings and Pitfalls

• Permanent Character Deaths: Any character can die permanently based on your choices and quick-time event (QTE) performance. Once a character dies, they are gone for the rest of the playthrough. There is no resurrection or save-scumming (unless you manually reload a save in the 2024 remake).


• No Manual Saves in Original (PS4): The 2015 original Until Dawn uses a single auto-save slot. You cannot create manual saves, and leaving the game mid-chapter will restart you at the last checkpoint. The 2024 remake (PS5/PC) adds multiple manual save slots—use them strategically before critical decisions.


• QTEs Can Be Brutal: Quick-time events require precise timing. Miss a prompt (or hit the wrong button) and a character may die or suffer a permanent injury that affects later scenes. Keep your controller (or keyboard/mouse) ready at all times.


• Don’t Rush to Save Everyone First Playthrough: The game is designed for multiple playthroughs. Trying to save everyone on your first run is extremely difficult because many choices have hidden consequences. Enjoy the story and accept that some characters may die.


• Motion Controls (PS4/PS5): In the original PS4 version, some QTEs require holding the controller still (DualShock 4 gyro). If you have motion controls enabled, sudden movement can fail the prompt. Disable motion controls in settings (if available) or place the controller on a flat surface when not moving.


• Psychological Horror Elements: The game contains intense jump scares, graphic violence, and disturbing themes (suicide, gore, mental illness). If you are sensitive to such content, consider lowering the volume or playing with a friend.