Hellraiser: Revival launches Oct. 6, built from Barker’s novella and early films

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Hellraiser: Revival will release October 6 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Saber Interactive showcased the game at Gamescom and says it deliberately draws on Clive Barker’s novella The Hellbound Heart and the first two Hellraiser films to recreate the franchise’s original tone. Clive Barker reviewed the studio’s approach and granted them creative freedom to tell an original story within his universe. The developer intends to translate the series’ early aesthetic and themes into an interactive horror experience for modern platforms.

• Release date and platforms: October 6 launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
• Saber Interactive discussed the game at Gamescom and emphasized capturing the franchise’s original tone for a modern audience.
• Clive Barker reviewed the project and permitted the studio to create its own story within the Hellraiser universe after confirming their understanding of the source material.
• The game draws specifically from The Hellbound Heart and the first two Hellraiser films (Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II) to reproduce the series’ visual elements and themes.