Evil Dead: The Game, the beloved asymmetric multiplayer game inspired by the iconic action horror franchise, is no longer available for purchase. Its publisher, Saber Interactive, has initiated the process of removing it from digital storefronts across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. The game, which launched in 2022, received a commendable 8/10 from IGN, where it was described as a thrilling "game of cat and mouse" despite some rough edges, reflecting the spirit of the horror/comedy films it draws from.
Despite the release of a Game of the Year Edition in the following year, the game struggled to maintain player engagement. The cancellation of the Nintendo Switch version in September 2023, coupled with the cessation of new content development, signaled the beginning of the end. Now, three years after its initial launch, Evil Dead: The Game has been delisted, although its servers will continue to operate, allowing existing owners to keep playing.
Saber Interactive confirmed these changes on the game’s Steam page with the following statement:
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 Evil Dead: The Game from sale has been met with a wave of negative reviews on its Steam page, with many players expressing disappointment and declaring the game effectively dead. Despite this, the game holds a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam. One poignant positive review from a dedicated player with over 380 hours of gameplay reads, "The end is nigh. It was fun while it lasted, lads. I mean that."
Saber Interactive, the developer behind last year's successful Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, is not slowing down. The studio has several exciting projects in the pipeline, including licensed games based on John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park Survival, and an untitled Avatar: The Last Airbender game. Additionally, they are working on Turok: Origins and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3, promising a robust lineup of future releases.
