Evil Dead: The Game
Evil Dead: The Game is an upcoming survival horror video game developed by Saber Interactive and published by Saber Interactive & Boss Team Games, and based on the Evil Dead franchise. It will feature co-operative gameplay and player versus player (PvP) combat.[3][4] It will also feature Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams, as well as Dana DeLorenzo as Kelly Maxwell[4] and Ray Santiago as Pablo Simon Bolivar from the television series Ash vs Evil Dead.[5]
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Developer(s) | Saber Interactive |
Publisher(s) | Saber Interactive & Boss Team Games |
Composer(s) | Joseph LoDuca |
Engine | Unreal Engine[1] |
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Release | May 13, 2022[2] |
Genre(s) | Survival horror |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Evil Dead: The Game is set to be released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on May 13, 2022. Will be released for Nintendo Switch at a later date.[2][3][4][6]
Gameplay
Evil Dead: The Game is an asymmetrical multiplayer game. The game will feature both co-operative gameplay and player versus player (PvP) combat, although the single player mode requires an internet connection to be played.[3][4][7] The game features a leveling up system, as well as skill tree mechanics.[8] It will also feature multiple maps, including the cabin in the woods from the Evil Dead film series, along with over 25 weapons, including Ash's chainsaw and boomstick.[9] At launch, the game features 4 playable survivor classes (Leaders, Warriors, Hunters and Supports), and 3 playable demons (the Warlord, the Puppeteer, and the Necromancer).[10][11]
Marketing
Evil Dead: The Game was announced at The Game Awards on December 10, 2020.[9] Official reveal trailers for the game were uploaded to YouTube that same day.[12][13]
References
- "Over half of new reveals at The Game Awards 2020 powered by Unreal Engine". Unreal Engine. December 15, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
- "Evil Dead The Game: Star deutet Release des Multiplayer-Horrors für Anfang 2022 an". Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- Shea, Brian (December 10, 2020). "Evil Dead: The Game Launches In 2021". Game Informer. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- Wilson, Mike (December 10, 2020). "[TGA 2020] Bruce Campbell Returns as Ash in 'Evil Dead: The Game'". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- Squires, John (January 9, 2021). "'Evil Dead: The Game' Will Also Feature Pablo as a Playable Character, Voiced By Ray Santiago!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- Sheridan, Connor (December 10, 2020). "Evil Dead: The Game reunites Ash and friends for co-op deadite slaughter in 2021". GamesRadar+. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- Sirani, PS Store (April 2022). "Evil Dead: The Game Download". PlayStation Store. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- Fenlon, Wes (December 10, 2020). "Evil Dead: The Game is a third-person shooter coming next year". PC Gamer. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- Sirani, Jordan (December 10, 2020). "Evil Dead: The Game Announced". IGN. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- Tack, Daniel (April 13, 2022). "Evil Dead: The Game – Meet The Demons". Game Informer. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- Tack, Daniel (April 13, 2022). "Evil Dead: The Game – Meet The Survivors". Game Informer. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- Evil Dead: The Game - The Game Awards 2020: Reveal Trailer | PS5, PS4. PlayStation on YouTube. December 10, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- Evil Dead: The Game - Reveal Trailer. Xbox on YouTube. December 10, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2020.