Bendy and the Ink Machine to Launch for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

Bendy and the Ink Machine is returning with a new-generation release, bringing its eerie cartoon horror to Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5. Developed by Silver Lining Interactive in collaboration with Joey Drew Studios, and published by Silver Lining Interactive, the game is set to launch digitally at the end of Q2 2025. In addition to its digital debut, a physical edition will also be available exclusively for PlayStation 5 players, offering collectors and horror fans a tangible piece of the inky terror.

Originally launched on earlier platforms, Bendy and the Ink Machine plunges players into the haunting remains of a 1930s animation studio. Through a blend of first-person puzzle-solving, action, and psychological horror, players follow Henry, a former animator who is mysteriously called back to his old workplace. As he explores the ink-stained corridors of Joey Drew Studios, he uncovers disturbing secrets, forgotten characters, and the horrifying presence of the Ink Demon.

The PlayStation 5 retail edition adds to the atmosphere with a download code for the game’s original soundtrack, further immersing fans in its chilling ambiance. Pre-orders for the physical release are now available exclusively at Silver Lining Direct. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, this next-gen edition is your invitation to experience—or re-experience—the twisted legacy of Bendy.

What We Can Expect

• A Haunted Cartoon Hellscape – Ink drips from the ceilings. Walls groan with memories. This isn’t the studio you remember. Discover a richly drawn world oozing with dread and discover the disturbing secrets behind its smiling mascot.
• Puzzle, Action… Terror – Balance exploration, clever puzzle-solving, and terrifying chase sequences in a game that constantly shifts under your feet. You’ll need your wits and your courage to survive.
• A Soundtrack from the Shadows – This physical release includes a code to download the game’s chilling score, composed to echo through your nightmares long after the game ends.
• You’re Never Alone – Friends? Enemies? In this place, they often wear the same face. Watch your back, and the walls!

My Thoughts

I’ll admit that I do not have the depth of gaming experiences as some of our listeners and readers, but Bendy and the Ink Machine is quite possibly the most uniquely animated game I’ve come across. It looks demented and I mean that in the best way possible. Sure, it’s available on Steam already, but I will be first in line when the PS5 and Xbox X|S versions are available. If you’ve never heard of this game, you must check out the trailer below!