The Don 2 actor revealed that it has been in the works for at least 4 years

One of the main actors of Until Dawn 2, Dacre Montgomery, revealed in an Instagram post that the upcoming sequel has been in the works for at least four years, if not more.

There were some truly stand-out games in this week's State of Play Showcase, notably Gods of War: Laufey and Rayman Legends Retold, but you'd be hard-pressed to really call any of them out. surprising. Thanks to leaks, rumors, and hints from insiders, we've got a pretty good idea of what's to come at the show.

That being said, I don't think any of us expected to see 2am, which stood out as the only major surprise from the showcase. Although it's been rumored for a while, the sequel looks so different from the original that it really caught most of us off guard. Now that it's out in the world, we also have an idea of how long it's been cooking behind the scenes.

Dacre Montgomery reveals he's been working until 2 a.m. for four years

This means Firesprite has probably been at it for a long time

Shortly after Tool Done 2 was revealed to the world, one of its lead actors, Dacre Montgomery of Stranger Things and Power Rangers fame, shared a post on his Instagram celebrating his role. Montgomery says he grew up gaming (with Goat's choice of prototypes as his favorite game), and has been “floored” by the commitment of those he works with.

It's a very sweet message that shows how dedicated Montgomery is to Dawn 2, but the most interesting aspect is when he mentions that he joined the “Until Dawn 2 family” four years ago, confirming that the game has been quietly in development for at least that long. The project has been rumored for a while, but it's nice to have a more definitive timeline.

Four years is already a long time, but Firesprite has probably spent it too more the time Working on the game than that, since Dacre likely didn't join the project from day one. If you consider all the story development, casting, and initial pitching that had to be done, it's very likely that it's been more than five years in the making, which tracks rumors of the game being called Project Heartbreak.