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Evil Dead: The Game

Evil Dead: The Game is a 2022 asymmetric survival horror video game based on the Evil Dead franchise.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Evil Dead: The Game is a 2022 asymmetric survival horror video game based on the Evil Dead franchise. It pits survivors against a demon player in matches drawn from the films.

What it is

The game combines co-operative survival horror with player-versus-player combat. Players can take on survivor or demon roles, using characters and locations from the franchise. Bruce Campbell voices Ash Williams, and most of the original cast reprise their roles.

Key details

Developed by Saber Madrid and published by Boss Team Games, it launched on May 13, 2022, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. A Nintendo Switch version was planned but cancelled in September 2023, when live content support also ended.

Reception

The game received mixed reviews from critics. Reported sales reached 500,000 units. It was released digitally and physically in major international markets, including Canada, on the same platforms as other regions.

In short

  • Asymmetric survival horror with co-op and PvP modes
  • Bruce Campbell and original cast reprise roles
  • Released May 2022 on PlayStation, Windows, Xbox
  • Switch version and live support cancelled in 2023
Canadian angle

The game was released digitally and physically in major international markets, including Canada, on the same platforms as other regions.

Quick questions

What is Evil Dead: The Game?
It is a 2022 asymmetric survival horror video game based on the Evil Dead film franchise.
Which platforms is it on?
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Was a Nintendo Switch version released?
No. A Switch version was planned but cancelled in September 2023.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil_Dead:_The_Game
    Supports: Developer, publisher, release date, platforms, genre, cast, cancellation of Switch version, mixed reviews, and sales figure.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil_Dead
    Supports: Context that Evil Dead is a media franchise and that Evil Dead: The Game is part of it.
  3. Metacritic — https://www.metacritic.com/game/evil-dead-the-game/
    Supports: Initial release date, platforms, and general description of gameplay.