Bendy and the Dark Revival (abbreviated as BatDR) is the second installment of the primary series from the Bendy franchise developed by Joey Drew Studios Inc.. Originally a standalone game, it was repurposed as a direct sequel to Bendy and the Ink Machine. The game was released on November 15, 2022 on Steam for PC, while it has been confirmed for Xbox and PlayStation at a later date.
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Summary
Return to the cartoon studio from Bendy and the Ink Machine™. See the ink-soaked kingdom of Bendy™ like never before through the eyes of Audrey, an animator with mysterious abilities. Deeper, darker, and with more horror-stoked action, the Dark Revival will keep you on the edge.
Plot
June 18th, 1973. Audrey Drew is an animator working at Archgate Pictures, spending her night working overtime on animations. After being suddenly taken by a mysterious man named Wilson Arch, who claims to have vanquished the Ink Demon 211 days before, she finds herself in an inky form in the world of the ink machine. Audrey must now navigate the studio, and ally with iconic cartoon characters such as a hardened Alice, a tough Boris, and even a 'perfect' Bendy, surviving the horrors of the studio and avoiding the Ink Demon in her journey to escape the realm she is trapped in.
Gameplay
New details for the game include:
- First-person survival horror and the much anticipated sequel to Bendy and the Ink Machine™.
- Wander the vintage cartoon studio using agility, stealth and strategy to combat ink-tainted enemies.
- Earn powerful new abilities to help you in your escape.
- Solve environmental puzzles, ally with beloved cartoon characters, and elude the horror of the Ink Demon.
- Discover the terrifying secrets of the creepy ‘rubber hose’ cartoon world of Joey Drew Studios.
Chapters
Chapter 1: Drawn to Darkness
Chapter 2: The Demon's Domain
Chapter 3: The Eternal Machine
Chapter 4: Factory of Horrors
Chapter 5: The Dark Revival