Evil Dead game release date, launch time, reviews & news
All the latest on the grooviest horror game around.
Get your Boomstick at the ready as the release date is here for Evil Dead: The Game. Boss Team Games and Saber Interactive dropped the game this week and the demons of the underworld should be ready for quite the fight.
The new Evil Dead title is set to be an 'asymmetrical' multiplayer experience, meaning that you and your friends will be fighting off against each other in a game that leans heavy on the rivalry between players.
You and the rest of the players in the game will face off against each other (some of you good, some bad) in what looks set to be a gory and fun tie-in to the Evil Dead franchise that was last seen as a TV show - Ash Vs Evil Dead.
So, when does the game come out and what else do you need to know about it? Keep on reading to learn all about Evil Dead: The Game.
When is the Evil Dead game release date?
The Evil Dead game release date took place on Friday 13th May 2022 - as fitting a date as you could get for a horror like this.
You can order your copy from any number of retailers, including CD Keys and GameByte.
Read more on the Evil Dead game:
- Evil Dead game solo - single player explained
- Evil Dead game crossplay - multiplayer details
- Evil Dead game Steam - how to play on PC
- Evil Dead game achievements - full list of trophies
- Evil Dead game system requirements - minimum and recommended specs
- Evil Dead Regeneration - can you still play the classic game?
Evil Dead game review roundup
There aren't many reviews out yet for Evil Dead: The Game, but those that do exist are quite positive.
For example, RealSport 101 gave the game 4.5 out of 5, saying in summary, "There is enough here to satisfy solo or offline players while providing the right balance of gameplay for anyone willing to take their experience online."
A lot of other publications ran previews a little while ago. In one such article, GamesRadar said that the game looks "freaking gorgeous", while IGN said in its preview that "this could be the 'groovy' new survival horror game you’ve been waiting for".
We should know more soon, as the reviews should drop in greater number soon, and we will have the rundown of all the major scores when they are released.
What is the Evil Dead game release time?
Evil Dead: The Game launched at 12.01am on 13th May 2022. That one minute past midnight unlock time is consistent across all regions. Here in the UK, then, you should be able to jump into the game now.
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What platforms can I get the Evil Dead game on?
You have multiple options open to you for playing Evil Dead: The Game. It is set for release on the Xbox Series X/S as well as the Xbox One, while both the PS5 and the PS4 will be home to it too.
Elsewhere, look for the game on both the Nintendo Switch and PC, with the computer-based release due to hit Epic Games Store and NVIDIA GeForce Now.
Can I pre-order Evil Dead: The Game?
The days of pre-ordering are behind us, because the game is out now, Evil Dead: The Game is available at GAME any many other retailers! Our deals widget below should pull together the latest offers from around the web.
Evil Dead: The Game story and gameplay
Summing up the experience in a particularly exciting way, the Evil Dead game's official website says: "Step into the shoes of Ash Williams or his friends from the iconic Evil Dead franchise and work together in a game loaded with over-the-top co-op and PVP multiplayer action!
"Play as a team of four survivors, exploring, looting, managing your fear, and finding key items to seal the breach between worlds in a game inspired by all three original Evil Dead films as well as the STARZ original Ash vs Evil Dead television series."
Evil Dead: The Game trailer
Behold the Evil Dead: The Game gameplay trailer that will give you a pretty good idea of the type of carnage that you will be in for when you take the undead on. Take a look below!
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