A NIGHT UNDER THE HUNTER’S MOON

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Follow Lilith Thorne through a moonlit Yorkshire village. Listen at windows, find help, and learn how to face the witch hunt.

  • PS5
  • 1 player
  • 100+ voiced characters
  • Released October 2026
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Hunter's Moon Release Date and Platforms

Hunter's Moon is announced exclusively for PlayStation 5. Check the regional launch dates before planning your night in its 17th-century village.

PlayStation 5: The announced platform is PS5, with the game described as a PlayStation 5 exclusive.
North America: The announced North American release date is October 25, 2026.
Other Regions: The announced release date for the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand is October 26, 2026.
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Hunter's Moon Gameplay

You play as Lilith Thorne, an accused woman trying to survive a witch hunt through stealth and cunning. The first-person narrative unfolds over one fateful night, with escape and discovery at its center.

First-Person Perspective: Experience the historical folk-horror story through Lilith Thorne as she searches for safety.
Stealth and Evasion: Evade capture by witch hunters while fleeing through the village and its surrounding countryside.
One Fateful Night: The story takes place over a single night under the Hunter's Moon.
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Hunter's Moon Eavesdropping

Listen at windows to uncover village stories and information that can help Lilith survive. Eavesdropping connects exploration with an ensemble of over 100 fully voiced characters.

Window Conversations: Eavesdrop at windows to discover what villagers are saying during the witch hunt.
Knowledge and Aid: Conversations can provide warnings, counsel, and other help for surviving the night.
Over 100 Voices: The village's stories are told through more than 100 fully voice-acted characters.
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Hunter's Moon Characters

Meet Lilith Thorne and the people pursuing her through the night. Beyond the hunters, the village includes costumed mummers and ordinary people worn down by war and misfortune.

Lilith Thorne: The playable protagonist is an accused woman fleeing for her life and searching for safety.
Witchfinder General: One of the pursuers stalking Lilith during the witch hunt.
Magistrate and Huntsman: The village magistrate and a local huntsman also hunt Lilith.
Mummers and Villagers: Encounter mummers in folk costumes and villagers living with the effects of war and misfortune.
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Hunter's Moon Locations

Lilith's flight takes her through a rural English village, surrounding forests, and moors. Explore the setting while uncovering the secrets of a community on the brink.

Rural Village: Explore a 17th-century village where overheard conversations reveal the lives and secrets of its inhabitants.
Forests: The forests surrounding the village form part of Lilith's flight from her pursuers.
Moors: Lilith's search for safety also takes her across the surrounding moors.
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Hunter's Moon Survival Aids

Help can come through words, sacred items, or a folk song discovered while eavesdropping. Explore the kinds of aid tied to the village's conversations and stories.

Warning Words: Overheard warnings are among the forms of knowledge that can help Lilith survive the night.
Sage Counsel: Listening at windows can reveal advice that offers help during Lilith's escape.
Sacred Items: Sacred items are among the possible forms of aid connected to eavesdropping.
Folk Songs: A folk song is another possible discovery while listening to the village's inhabitants.
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Hunter's Moon Story and Historical Setting

Enter Early Modern England at the height of witch-hunting fever. Lilith's story draws on English witch-hunt history and explores the terror people create through fear and belief.

17th-Century England: The story reimagines a witch hunt in rural Early Modern England.
Historical Inspiration: The historical background includes Matthew Hopkins, who began his witch-hunting campaign in 1644 and styled himself the Witchfinder General.
Human Fear: The folk-horror premise asks whether other people, and their fears and beliefs, can be more terrifying than monsters or magic.
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Hunter's Moon Official Trailer

Watch the official announcement trailer for an introduction to Hunter's Moon. Pair it with the gameplay overview to get acquainted with Lilith's flight through a historical folk-horror setting.

Announcement Trailer: Watch the Hunter's Moon video included with the game's official announcement.
Visual Style: Get a first look at the handcrafted, stylised art used to bring the historical setting to life.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hunter's Moon?

A first-person historical folk-horror adventure following Lilith Thorne through a witch hunt in 17th-century England.

Which platform can I play on?

Hunter's Moon is available on PlayStation 5, with PS5 Pro Enhanced support.

Can I play offline?

Yes. The game supports offline single-player play.