Funcom announces The Park will indeed be released this month as promised, saying the survival/horrog game will come on October 27th so it will be scaring gamers for Halloween. Those planning on picking this up may be interested in the preorders now underway on GamersGate, Green Man Gaming, and Steam, each of which is offering a discount for the commitment. They also note that the game offers several in-game perks for those who play The Secret World, their MMORPG that uses the same setting. Here's a rundown on the game:

"'The Park' is all about the psychological aspect of horror and the slow building of tension and unease through storytelling and exploration," says Creative Director Joel Bylos. "The story is told over one to two hours of gameplay and we have tried to tell a tale that is both terrifying and deeply emotional at the same time, offering players a different Halloween experience than they might expect going in."

Focusing entirely on intense storytelling and exploration instead of combat and action, 'The Park' draws inspiration from games such as 'Gone Home', 'Dear Esther' and 'The Vanishing of Ethan Carter'. The player must step into the shoes of Lorraine, a mother whose son has gone missing inside the park, and what follows is a terrifying and emotional journey.