Saber Interactive has announced that Evil Dead: The Game will be delisted from various digital storefronts. While the game is no longer available on Epic Games, PlayStation, or Steam, it is still listed on the Xbox Store. The developer confirmed that the game’s servers will remain operational for players who have already purchased it, providing some reassurance to the community. Evil Dead: The Game was launched in 2022 and quickly garnered attention for its engaging asymmetric survival horror gameplay.
The title, developed by Saber and published by Boss Team Games, features co-op gameplay paired with intense PvP combat and a cast of characters drawn from the beloved Evil Dead franchise created by Sam Raimi. The franchise itself boasts five films and the television series “Ash vs Evil Dead,” cementing its status in horror history. Incorporating the distinctive style of Raimi’s films, the game evokes themes of grotesque decay and isolation against a backdrop of the American South. This aesthetic has placed it among other notable Southern Gothic horror games, including The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Telltale’s The Walking Dead.
As fans of Evil Dead: The Game voiced their concerns over its removal from storefronts, there was a sense of relief that the servers would remain accessible. While the game continues to hold a cherished spot among players, the community is lamenting its delisting, often citing it as one of the top asymmetric horror experiences. In the meantime, the Evil Dead franchise remains vibrant through other projects, including the 16-bit platformer RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead and the popular game Dead by Daylight. Additionally, the cinematic side of the franchise continues to thrive, with Lee Cronin’s 2023 entry, Evil Dead Rise, proving successful and paving the way for a new film, Evil Dead Burn, set for 2026.
Bruce Campbell, a fan-favorite, has even hinted at his desire to return to the franchise, further igniting excitement among devotees.