Sony Slammed for Omitting Until Dawn Writers from Movie Credits

A former PlayStation narrative director, Kim MacAskill, has launched a petition urging the creators of the Until Dawn movie to properly credit the original game's writers. As highlighted by Eurogamer, MacAskill's petition emphasizes the need for Sony to set a new standard in crediting game developers in transmedia adaptations.

In her petition, MacAskill expresses her frustration that while the film's director and writers received recognition, the game developers were simply acknowledged with a generic "based on the Sony game" credit. She underscores the dedication and creativity of the game's developers, stating, "They spent years breaking their brains to make something incredible, and the world DESERVES to know their names... instead… No credit. No thanks. No honor."

MacAskill further elaborated on her concerns in a LinkedIn post, drawing a comparison between the treatment of the Until Dawn team and the credits given to Neil Druckmann for HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us. She recounted being informed by Sony executives that her intellectual property contributions would never be credited to her due to her salaried status, which included no royalties, control, or ownership.

The petition calls for Sony to reconsider their approach to crediting in transmedia projects, suggesting that an executive producer credit or similar acknowledgment would appropriately honor the creators. MacAskill argues that recognizing these creators is vital for the integrity of the industry and for inspiring future generations.

In related news, it was announced that Until Dawn Remastered will be part of the PlayStation Plus games for May 2025, potentially to coincide with the release of the Until Dawn movie. However, the movie did not meet expectations, receiving a 5/10 rating from IGN, which criticized it for failing to capture the essence of the original horror game.