Pinhead Returns in First-Person Hellraiser Survival Horror
▼ Summary
– Saber Interactive announced Hellraiser: Revival, a first-person survival horror game set in Clive Barker’s Hellraiser universe.
– The game follows protagonist Aidan as he rescues his girlfriend from Pinhead and the Cenobites, with Doug Bradley reprising his role as Pinhead after 20 years.
– Players will use weapons like the Genesis Configuration puzzle box, a knife, and a nail-studded baseball bat to fight Cenobites.
– Teasers for the game included a cryptic website and social media hints, culminating in an announcement trailer.
– Hellraiser: Revival will launch on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, but no specific release date was given.
The iconic Pinhead makes a terrifying comeback in the newly announced first-person survival horror game Hellraiser: Revival, marking Doug Bradley’s return to the role after two decades. Developed by Saber Interactive, this chilling adventure plunges players into Clive Barker’s nightmarish universe, where they’ll face the sadistic Cenobites in a desperate fight for survival.
The game follows protagonist Aidan, whose girlfriend accidentally awakens Pinhead and his grotesque followers, dragging her into the depths of Hell. Armed with the infamous Genesis Configuration puzzle box and a makeshift arsenal, including a nail-studded baseball bat and a knife, Aidan must navigate the horrors of the underworld to save her. Early footage reveals brutal combat encounters, with the puzzle box itself serving as both a tool and a weapon against the otherworldly threats.
Saber Interactive teased the project through cryptic social media posts and a mysterious website displaying only static and the number “55.” The studio later confirmed the game’s existence with a redband trailer, showcasing its visceral horror elements and Bradley’s long-awaited return as the legendary Hell Priest.
Hellraiser: Revival is set to release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, though an exact launch date remains under wraps. Fans of the franchise can expect a grueling, atmospheric experience that stays true to the dark, twisted vision of Clive Barker’s original creation.
(Source: GAMESPOT)
