November 17, 2026 (worldwide) Pre-order bonus: Digital art book + “Original Chitin Skin” for Kaito.

The remake rebuilds the game from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, expands the narrative, and introduces quality-of-life features while preserving the oppressive, bio-mechanical atmosphere. The original Insect Prison was created by Yuki Harada (under the pseudonym "Hachi"), a solo developer using RPG Maker XP. The game’s rough graphics and clunky combat system were offset by a haunting story and unique setting. It gained a small English fan translation in 2014, then saw a resurgence in 2020 when horror streamers like ManlyBadassHero and John Wolfe played it.

The remake expands the prologue. You play as , a scientist arrested for illegal experiments involving gene-splicing insects with prison crops (a "green prison" initiative gone wrong). After a botched transport helicopter crash, Kaito wakes up not in a human jail, but inside the Hive Convictorium —a living fortress.

In 2023, Harada teamed with —known for the critically acclaimed Corpse Bloom —to develop a full remake. A successful Kickstarter raised $1.2 million, surpassing its $350,000 goal within 48 hours. "We want to respect the original's vision but present it as it always should have been—a fully realized nightmare," – Yuki Harada, 2024 interview. 3. Story and Setting (Remake Version) Warning: Contains spoilers for the original game's first act.

The soundtrack is composed by (Silent Hill series) and Mimi Page , blending industrial metal with chitinous clicks and string scrapes.

Insect Prison (originally released in 2011 as Konchū no Kangoku ) has long been a niche, beloved title among fans of psychological horror and surreal puzzle games. For years, it remained an obscure Japanese indie title—until now. The Insect Prison Remake was officially announced in late 2024, sending shockwaves through the game’s small but dedicated community. This article serves as your comprehensive wiki-style guide to everything we know about the remake: its history, gameplay changes, story enhancements, and how it differs from the original. 1. Overview: What is Insect Prison? | Category | Details | |----------|---------| | Original Release | 2011 (PC - RPG Maker XP) | | Remake Developer | Sōgō Studio (formerly Hachigatsu Games) | | Publisher | Nightway Media | | Platforms | PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S | | Genre | Psychological Horror, Puzzle, Adventure | | Release Date (Remake) | Q3 2026 (Tentative) | | ESRB | M (Violence, Blood, Disturbing Themes) |