On December 27, Toei announced that it will release a live action movie adaptation of the hit Japanese indie game, The Exit 8, sometime in 2025.
Japanese indie studio Kotake Create released The Exit 8, a walking simulator game set in the underground passages of a train station. In this game, you have to find anomalies in your surroundings to reach Exit 8.
The game was first released on Steam in November 2023 and instantly became an unexpected phenomenon. Since its launch, the game has been ported to Nintendo Switch as well as PS4/PS5. In addition, the game has also launched its sequel titled Platform 8.
About The Exit 8
In The Exit 8, you’ll explore a suspenseful underground passage as you search for a way out. This game is a walking simulator inspired by Japanese underground passages, liminal spaces, and back rooms.
Don’t underestimate any anomalies you encounter. If there is an anomaly, change direction immediately. However, if everything is going normally, just keep going. The duration of this game ranges from 15 to 60 minutes, and The Exit 8 has popular categories such as Psychological Horror, Exploration and Walking Simulator.
Walking Simulator is a term that refers to a type of game where you explore the environment by walking in a first-person perspective, while exploring the game world and solving less complex puzzles.
Live Action Movie Adaptation of The Exit 8 Game
Toho has released a teaser trailer for The Exit 8, featuring a real-life replica of the game’s hallways. The trailer also features a middle-aged office worker who symbolizes the game and a thirst trap for some.
The game developer was surprised and grateful after learning that his game, which releases in November 2023, would be getting a movie adaptation. Kotake Create expressed his amazement at how a game without a story could become a movie, but he believes the movie will be interesting and retain the atmosphere of The Exit 8.
The developer also shared how exciting it was to visit the set and witness how the game was reimagined in the real world. The Exit 8 movie will be released in Japan in 2025. International screening and release information will be announced later.
