"Evil Dead: Game Removed from Stores 3 Years Post-Launch, Servers Stay Online"

Evil Dead: The Game, the beloved asymmetric multiplayer title inspired by the iconic action horror franchise, has been removed from digital storefronts by its publisher. Launched in 2022 across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, the game received an 8/10 from IGN, praised for its thrilling cat-and-mouse gameplay despite some rough edges. Despite the release of a Game of the Year Edition in the following year, the game struggled to maintain player engagement. The planned Nintendo Switch version was canceled in September 2023, and content development ceased.

Three years post-launch, Evil Dead: The Game is no longer available for purchase. However, existing owners can continue enjoying the game as its servers will remain online. Saber Interactive, the game's developer and publisher, confirmed this decision on the game's Steam page, expressing gratitude to the community for their support:

We can confirm we've begun the process of removing the game from digital storefronts. Anyone who has purchased the game will still be able to play it as we plan to keep our servers online for everyone.

We want to extend a sincere thank you to our community, to those who have been part of the game from the very beginning, and those who have recently joined us. We appreciate all of your support.

The decision has led to a wave of negative reviews on the game's Steam page, with many players lamenting the game's effective demise. Despite this, the game holds a 'mixed' user review rating. One positive review from a dedicated player with over 380 hours of gameplay poignantly stated, "The end is nigh. It was fun while it lasted, lads. I mean that."

Saber Interactive, known for last year's hit Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, continues to expand its portfolio with several licensed movie games in development, including John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park Survival, and an untitled Avatar: The Last Airbender game. Additionally, Turok: Origins and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 are also on the horizon.