What had long been rumored is now true. approvedHorror Inc. is working on a new Friday the 13th-Video game. The announcement was made at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 last weekend and is likely to bring a collective sigh of relief to fans of the 2017 predecessor. After the original game was delisted at the end of 2023 and online support was discontinued at the beginning of 2024, the future of the franchise remained uncertain for a long time. Now it's clear that Jason Voorhees will return – and not just on the big screen, but also on the gamepad.
Friday the 13th is getting a new game
According to Robbie Barsamian, Executive Vice President at Horror Inc., the new game is one of the main projects under the label. Jason Universe, which is intended to combine several media formats. Incidentally, a film sequel to the 2009 film is also in production. Friday the 13th, also under his supervision.
While exact details about the game are not yet available, Barsamian's statement that they are "the majority of the energyThe involvement of these projects suggests that development is already underway. Whether the game will again feature asymmetrical multiplayer or take a different approach remains to be seen. Partner studios and platforms have not yet been mentioned. However, it's conceivable that – as with its predecessor – it will rely on familiar elements such as iconic film locations, different Jason variants, and a classic slasher atmosphere. Whether new technology like Unreal Engine 5 will be used remains to be seen.
Rights chaos resolved, hovering over the franchise
That this sequel is even possible is thanks to the restored agreement between Horror Inc. and Victor Miller, the screenwriter of the first film. After years of legal battles, the licensing situation now seems to be resolved. Horror Inc. had already announced in 2024 that the Friday the 13th-Rebuilding the franchise is now becoming a real project.
For fans of the original, which built a loyal community despite its technical shortcomings, this confirmation is a glimmer of hope. Even though a release is still a long way off, the official launch at least means that the franchise is alive – and it's intended to be more than just a nostalgic relic.
Until Jason's return, there's time to explore other genre titles. Among others, the following will be released in 2025: Cronos: The New Dawn from Bloober Team and the promising Silent HillFor 2026, with Resident Evil 9: Requiem Another major title is in the works. So the horror remains alive and Friday the 13th will soon be part of it again.
