The Evil Within Release Date Change

*Updated* When Detective Castellanos wakes up, he finds himself in a place where a dead body on an autopsy table doesn't stay dead, a creature with monstrous spider-like limbs scuttles across the room, and corpses need to be burned to ensure they don't rise again to kill. These are only a few of the horrors to be found in The Evil Within, our most anticipated horror game of the year that we'll now have to wait a bit longer for.

*Update: Official news out of QuakeCon is that The Evil Within has been given another release date change. According to Kotaku, be on the lookout for The Evil Within on October 14th.

Previously: Bethesda Blog announced that the release of The Evil Within has been pushed back to October. To help hold eager gamers over until its release, a new trailer for The Evil Within has been unveiled that focuses on gamers' reactions to the game's intense scares:

"Thanks to play testers we learn a lot about our games that help us make a better project. Specifically with The Evil Within, we’ve also received plenty of entertainment value. In our latest trailer for the game, watch actual reactions from playtesters as they get their hands on the game for the first time.

The Evil Within will now terrify players right in the thick of Halloween season – releasing on October 21st in North America, October 23rd in Australia, and throughout Europe on October 24th, 2014. With your pre-order of the game, you’ll receive The Fighting Chance Pack, which includes:

• Medical Kit – A vital health enhancement to enable Sebastian to fight on.
• Green Gel – Used to upgrade Sebastian’s attributes.
• Double Barrel Shotgun and Three Shells – A larger and more formidable shotgun than the regular shotgun, it’s useful for tight situations with multiple encroaching enemies.
• An Incendiary Agony Bolt – Capable of showering nearby enemies with damaging fire sparks.
• A Poison Agony Bolt – Will draw enemies towards it and poison them, allowing Sebastian time for a quick escape."

We had a chance to get some hands on time with The Evil Within recently, so look for our impressions of the game later today.

For those unfamiliar with the story and style of the upcoming The Evil Within, check out the synopsis:

“While investigating the scene of a gruesome mass murder, Detective Sebastian Castellanos and his partners encounter a mysterious and powerful force. After seeing the slaughter of fellow officers, Sebastian is ambushed and knocked unconscious. When he awakens, he finds himself in a deranged world where hideous creatures wander among the dead. Facing unimaginable terror, and fighting for survival, Sebastian embarks on a frightening journey to unravel what’s behind this evil force.

Developed by Shinji Mikami and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension. With limited resources at your disposal, you’ll fight for survival and experience profound fear in this perfect blend of horror and action.”