What to Do After the Story: HAUNTED's Extra Game Modes

The credits roll, the lights come on, and you are still holding the flashlight. According to the page, that is not the end: HAUNTED includes 3 additional game modes, described as "more ways to be scared once the story is over". This guide to HAUNTED extra game modes keeps spoilers away, because the page does not name them, and neither will we.

What we know

Three additional modes exist. They are meant for after the story. Nothing else is confirmed: not their names, rules or rewards. Anything more would be guesswork, so this article focuses on preparing yourself rather than describing content.

Treat it as a second campaign mindset

The main chapters teach you the toolbox: melee, light, firearms, awareness. Extra modes are likely to ask you to use those skills again, though the page does not say how. Go in expecting to rely on the habits you built: listening first, keeping your feet planted, shaking the flashlight fast and scanning your room.

Finish the story first

Unless you are curious about the order, it is sensible to play the main chapters before extras. The page frames the modes as post-story content, and finishing first means you have your full arsenal and a stable sense of the game's rhythm.

Spend upgrades with the long game in mind

Weapons are upgradeable in the shop. If you plan to keep playing, invest in the weapons you enjoy using repeatedly rather than ones you only used once. A well-upgraded favourite will serve you across both the story and whatever comes next.

Keep the fear fresh

Familiarity dulls horror. To keep the extra modes feeling tense:

• Space out sessions rather than marathoning.
• Change something about your setup, like which doorway you face.
• Play at a different time of day.
• Avoid reading about the modes before you try them.

Revisit your room setup

If you have moved furniture or changed rooms, re-run Space Setup and restart the game so the new layout loads. A fresh layout can make familiar nightmares feel new again, since the game builds on your real walls, floor and furniture.

Share, but spoiler-tag

If you discover something notable, share it with a spoiler warning. The charm of unnamed content is discovering it unaided.

Keep safety consistent

The extra modes sit in the same game, so the same warnings apply: sudden loud sounds, flashing and darkened light, gore and intense jump scares. Keep your play area clear, stay inside your boundary and take the headset off if you feel unwell.

Check the secrets too

Do not forget the secret chapters. The page says strange symbols drawn on the shop floor unlock two of them, and that a circle with a dot in the middle is worth trying. Those are separate from the three modes, so you could have a lot to explore after the story.

Learn more on the HAUNTED page or get the game from the Meta Horizon Store.

A simple plan for your first extra session

Set a short session goal, such as "try one mode and then stop". Warm up your shoulders, clear the room, charge your controllers and run a quick check of your boundary. Afterwards, note what felt different from the story chapters, what you enjoyed and what you would like to improve next time. Treating the new content as an experiment lowers the pressure and makes it easier to enjoy unfamiliar scares at your own pace. Since the game saves your upgrades and unlocks locally, you can return whenever you want without feeling rushed.

One last tip

Resist the urge to optimise everything straight away. The point of extra modes is more ways to be scared, so leave room for a little unpredictability.

FAQ

How many extra game modes does HAUNTED have?

Three, according to the page.

What are the HAUNTED extra modes called?

The page does not name them.

Do I need to finish the story first?

The page describes them as ways to be scared once the story is over. It does not state whether they are locked.

Are the modes separate from the secret chapters?

Yes. The secret chapters are two additional chapters unlocked by symbols; the modes are listed separately.