Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Being ‘Closer Than You Think’ Could Have a Tantalizing Release Window

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In a surprising turn of events, Saber just unveiled “Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival”, a game that promises to challenge expectations in numerous ways. This single-player, first-person action survival horror game is set to deliver a chilling experience. While the gameplay was only briefly hinted at towards the end of the trailers for “Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival”, these previews are undeniably graphic and eerie, setting the tone for what’s to come. More details about the game have been gradually shared through various posts and on Steam’s store page, allowing fans of the “Hellraiser” franchise and those who appreciate gruesome 80s horror to add it to their wish lists.

Few fans might have anticipated a new Hellraiser game, and it’s clear they were puzzled when Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival didn’t fit neatly into the same multiplayer genre niche that many popular horror licenses occupy. It will be fascinating to witness how its gameplay goals unfold, as combat appears to play a significant part. It’s become common for games to be announced and then disappear for years, but Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival is defying this trend by suggesting that we won’t have to wait long for its release.

Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival May Not Be a Shadow Drop, But It is Imminent

On Steam specifically, “Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival” currently lacks a definitive release date or timeframe, with the phrase “Coming soon” simply indicating that it’s in the works. Typically, such a placeholder is used by developers to allow extra development time for game quality, but in this case, “Coming soon” might be a more straightforward statement rather than an indicator of extended development. As per an Xbox Wire blog post written by executive producer Nenad Tomic, “Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival” seems to be closer than one might think, with additional details set to be disclosed “later this year.

An October Release for Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Would Be a Match Made in Hell

It could be inferred from Tomic’s statement that a release date around early 2026 might be imminent, as there are not many major blockbuster games confirmed to launch by the end of 2025 other than Borderlands 4, Silent Hill, Ghost of Yotei, The Outer Worlds 2, and Hollow Knight: Silksong. Given that the year is rapidly approaching its end, it would make sense for developers to avoid committing to a 2025 release window if they have any uncertainty about practicality. It seems likely that Saber Interactive has the final decision on whether or not Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival will be released in 2025.

With no significant new horror releases in October 2025 apart from “Little Nightmares 3”, it would make Halloween all the more delightful if “Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival” were to be released during that spooky season. Given that Supermassive’s “Directive 8020” has been postponed to the first half of 2026 from its initial release date on October 2, 2025, there’s hardly a more fitting game to fill that void than “Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival”.

In contrast, Silent Hill is set to release on September 25, 2025, just barely missing this year’s spooky season, whereas Cronos: The New Dawn currently only has a broad release window scheduled for 2025.

It’s worth noting that for Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival to come out sooner rather than later, details about its progress should ideally be revealed within the next couple of months at most. However, Tomic seems optimistic. This could potentially mean a 2026 release date, which is relatively soon given it was only recently announced. Yet, this sneak peek doesn’t exactly fuel the flames of excitement and anticipation. Only time will unveil when gamers can immerse themselves in the first-ever Hellraiser game.

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2025-07-24 03:03