Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix

Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix

Shooter • Puzzle • Adventure
2026

Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix is an upcoming Shooter/Puzzle/Adventure game releasing on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5. Scheduled to launch on February 27, 2026.

Developed by Implicit Conversions and published by Limited Run Games, Square Enix.

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Release Date: 02/28/2026

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Story

The fear is back.Return to 2048 Hong Kong in the groundbreaking survival-horror that defined style and mature storytelling for a generation.

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Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5Nintendo Switch

Genres

ShooterPuzzleAdventure

Developer

  • Implicit Conversions

Publishers

  • Limited Run Games
  • Square Enix

Player Perspective

Third person

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionScience fictionHorrorSurvival

Game Modes

Single player

Release Information

Primary Release Date

February 27, 2026

🚀 Upcoming release

Platform Release Dates

Nintendo Switch

February 27, 2026

PC (Microsoft Windows)

February 27, 2026

PlayStation 4

February 27, 2026

PlayStation 5

February 27, 2026

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping
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System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

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