Key Highlights:
- Two new Friday the 13th games rumoured to be in development.
- One game reportedly multiplayer, the other more linear.
- Jason Voorhees may also be coming to Fortnite next season.
Friday the 13th Franchise Set to Slash Its Way Back into Gaming
The iconic horror franchise Friday the 13th may be preparing for a significant return to the video game world, according to recent reports today.
An insider known as CineStealth has claimed that not one, but two new Friday the 13th games are currently in development, potentially offering fans different ways to experience the terror of Camp Crystal Lake.
According to the rumour, one of the games in development is multiplayer-focused, while the other is said to feature more linear gameplay.
This suggests that fans might be treated to both a cooperative or competitive multiplayer experience and a more traditional single-player horror game, possibly in the vein of titles like Silent Hill or Dead by Daylight.
The Friday the 13th franchise has had a relatively limited presence in the gaming world, with only four notable video game adaptations released over the past four decades.
The most recent and arguably most successful of these was the 2017 asymmetrical multiplayer title Friday the 13th: The Game, which allowed players to take on the role of either Jason Voorhees, the iconic hockey-masked killer, or one of several camp counsellors trying to survive the night.
For counselors, there are multiple paths to victory. You can work on fixing the camp’s power and calling for help, or you can try to escape by car or boat.
Both options come with challenges. Fixing the power means evading Jason while you repair things, and then surviving long enough to reach the police at one of the two exit points.
Vehicles offer a potential escape route, but Jason has a particular dislike for the car and will do everything in his power, including teleporting, to stop you from driving away.
On December 31st 2023, it was discontinued and made unavailable to purchase as the expiration of the license agreement ended.
Adding fuel to the fire of Friday the 13th rumours, CineStealth also claims that Jason Voorhees will be making an appearance in Fortnite next season, albeit without explicit branding from the Friday the 13th franchise.
This aligns with recent speculation sparked by an official Friday the 13th X/Twitter account following Epic Games on social media.
These whispers gain credibility in light of a May 2024 announcement from Horror Inc., co-owners of the Friday the 13th IP.
The company stated its intentions to begin a multiplatform expansion of the classic slasher franchise, specifically mentioning video games as part of this initiative.
For longtime fans of the series, these developments represent an exciting possibility to see Jason Voorhees return to the interactive medium in force.
The original Friday the 13th: The Game, despite its issues, demonstrated the potential for translating the tension and terror of the movies into a gaming experience. It also served as a gateway for some players into the broader world of horror media.
As with all rumours, it’s important to approach this information with caution. However, if true, these new titles could offer both veteran horror fans and newcomers fresh opportunities to experience the chills and thrills of one of horror’s most enduring franchises.
Whether you’re looking forward to potentially stalking counsellors as Jason or trying to survive his relentless pursuit, the future of Friday the 13th in gaming seems brighter – or perhaps darker than ever.
As development progresses, we will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on Camp Crystal Lake for any signs of movement and update you on any further news right here on the site.