In a surprising move, Evil Dead: The Game, the beloved asymmetric multiplayer title inspired by the iconic horror franchise, is no longer available for purchase. The game, which hit the shelves in 2022 for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, has been pulled from digital storefronts by its publisher. Despite receiving an 8/10 rating from IGN, where it was praised for being "an asymmetric multiplayer game of cat and mouse that's compelling and exhilarating, despite being rough around the edges - much like the horror/comedies that inspired it," the title couldn't maintain its momentum.
A year after its initial release, a Game of the Year Edition was launched in an attempt to boost player engagement. Unfortunately, this effort did not meet expectations. The planned Nintendo Switch version was canceled in September 2023, and further content development was halted, signaling the beginning of the end for the game.
Now, three years after its launch, Evil Dead: The Game has been officially delisted, though its servers will continue to operate, allowing existing owners to enjoy the game. In a statement on the game's Steam page, developer and publisher Saber Interactive confirmed:
We can confirm we've begun the process of removing the game from digital storefronts. Anyone who has purchased the game will still be able to play it as we plan to keep our servers online for everyone.
We want to extend a sincere thank you to our community, to those who have been part of the game from the very beginning, and those who have recently joined us. We appreciate all of your support.
The decision to pull the game has been met with disappointment from the community, evidenced by the numerous negative reviews on its Steam page. Many players feel that the game is now effectively "dead." Despite this, the game holds a 'mixed' overall user review rating on Steam. A recent positive review from a dedicated player with over 380 hours of gameplay poignantly noted, "The end is nigh... It was fun while it lasted, lads. I mean that."
Saber Interactive, the studio behind last year's successful Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, continues to expand its portfolio with several exciting licensed movie games on the horizon. These include John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park Survival, and an untitled Avatar: The Last Airbender game. Additionally, Turok: Origins and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 are also in development, promising more thrilling experiences for gamers.
