Evil Dead: The Game, the beloved asymmetric multiplayer title inspired by the iconic action horror franchise, is no longer available for purchase following its removal from digital storefronts by its publisher. Launched in 2022 across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, the game received an impressive 8/10 from IGN, where it was praised for its thrilling cat-and-mouse gameplay, reminiscent of the rough-edged horror/comedies that inspired it. Despite a Game of the Year Edition release a year later, the game struggled to maintain player engagement. The planned Nintendo Switch version was canceled in September 2023, alongside a halt in content development.
Now, three years post-launch, Evil Dead: The Game has been delisted, though its servers will continue to operate, allowing existing owners to keep playing. Saber Interactive, the game's developer and publisher, officially announced the decision on the game's Steam page:
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 has sparked a wave of negative reviews on the game's Steam page, with many players mourning the game's effective end. Despite this, it holds a 'mixed' overall user review rating. One poignant positive review from a player with over 380 hours logged reads, "The end is nigh. It was fun while it lasted, lads. I mean that."
Saber Interactive, fresh off the success of last year's Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, is not slowing down. The studio has a robust lineup of upcoming licensed movie games, including 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.
