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The Evil Within 2

Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

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Developer
Tango Gameworks
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Release
October 12, 2017
8 years and 295 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive30,793 reviews92.1%

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Updated: Jul 13, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer.
Tango Gameworks is controlled by publicly traded Krafton.
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Bethesda Softworks is controlled by Microsoft.
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Bethesda Softworks is controlled by Microsoft.
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Bethesda Softworks provides the corporate publishing relationship for this release.
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About the Game

From mastermind Shinji Mikami, The Evil Within 2 is the latest evolution of survival horror. Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost it all. But when given a chance to save his daughter, he must descend once more into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner as the world twists and warps around him. Will Sebastian face adversity head on with weapons and traps, or sneak through the shadows to survive.

  • Story of Redemption

    Return to the nightmare to win back your life and the ones you love.

  • Discover Horrifying Domains

    Explore as far or quickly as you dare, but prepare wisely.

  • Face Disturbing Enemies

    Survive the onslaught of horrifying creatures determined to rip you apart.

  • Choose How to Survive

    Craft traps, sneak, run and hide, or try to battle the horror with limited ammo.

  • Visceral Horror and Suspense

    Enter a frightening world filled with anxiety-inducing thrills and disturbing moments.
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