Sega Announces New House of the Dead Arcade Game
The new VR-based horror attraction is set to make its global debut at the upcoming IAAPA Expo in Orlando.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Theme Parks
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Sega Amusements International has unveiled House of the Dead Reawakened, a new two-player horror arcade attraction. The reveal comes ahead of the system's official global debut at the IAAPA Expo 2026 in Orlando.
Why it matters
The new product was developed to celebrate the upcoming 30th anniversary of the classic horror franchise. It modernizes the experience using high-end VR technology to mark nearly three decades of arcade history.
The new cabinet features an 85-inch main display paired with two 43-inch vertical displays for enhanced immersion. The system is designed as an attendant-free, two-player experience utilizing a commercial-grade DPVR E4C headset.
The players
Sega Amusements International
This division of the legendary Japanese gaming company specializes in the development and distribution of commercial arcade and amusement park hardware.
IAAPA Expo
This event serves as the global trade show for the attractions industry, bringing together developers and operators from around the world.
The details
The attraction runs on Unreal Engine 5 software to drive its virtual reality graphics. Its physical design includes gothic detailing, animated lighting, and a clock tower to match the franchise's horror aesthetic.
Timeline
The original House of the Dead first launched in arcades in 1997.
The new attraction will make its global debut at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando in November 2026.
The House of the Dead franchise will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027.
Travel Outlook
The use of Unreal Engine 5 in this cabinet follows an industry-wide trend of integrating modern console-grade rendering engines into physical arcade experiences. This marks a departure from traditional light-gun arcade hardware toward high-fidelity VR environments.
Attendees at the IAAPA Expo 2026 in Orlando can visit the Sega booth this November to experience the new cabinet firsthand. The attendant-free design suggests the game will eventually be available for play at various amusement venues without specialized staff requirements.
The takeaway
Arcade developers are increasingly leveraging VR and advanced rendering engines to maintain the appeal of classic horror properties. Players can look forward to a more immersive two-player experience that builds on the 30-year legacy of the series.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Amusements & Attractions.
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