Jason returns as Friday the 13th: The Game arrives on Xbox One, PS4 and PC

After years on the big screen, the slasher has returned once more. It’s time to head back to Camp Crystal Lake as Friday the 13th: The Game brings back cult classic slasher Jason Vorhees once more, with players taking on the role of either one of the seven counsellors or the masked madman himself.

Available now, Friday 13th: The game is an asymmetrical multiplayer title with a single player element expected later this year. Each game will take place around an iconic location from the films, with players doing everything possible to either hunt down the teens or indeed maim the deadly Jason Vorhees.

The game is set in a semi open-world environment in the fictional Camp Crystal Lake during the 1980’s which is sure to grab the feeling given off by the many original films. As seen in previous gameplay demos, players controlling the killer will have heightened hearing and vision and will also be able to teleport to certain locations. As for those trying to survive, it will come down to teamwork, learning the area and clever use of stealth and weaponry that can be found located around the camp.

Those wishing to get involved can do so on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC and will be able to do so for the price of £31.99/$39.99. The Xbox Games Store will sort us Xbox One players out. 

Game Description:

Play as Jason Voorhees! For the first time ever, you will have the opportunity to play as Jason Voorhees, the most famous killer in horror. Stalk your prey, ambush them whenever you see fit and strike fear in the hearts of so many hapless victims as you become the legend himself! Friday the 13th: The Game will include a variety of kills, new and familiar, that will help you set the tone for the Jason Voorhees that you want to be. You’ll even get to unlock various Jason incarnations from the movies as well as an entirely new design, straight from horror effects legend Tom Savini that has never before been seen! Jason will be equipped with a terrifying array of abilities, giving you the control of a hunter at the height of his game. These are his woods, and he knows them all too well. Jason will not only feed off the fear of his victims, but will become stronger as the night progresses. The darker the night, the more terrifying Jason becomes! Fans of the movies will be able to play as various versions of Jason, including:  Friday the 13th, Part II  Friday the 13th, Part III  Friday the 13th, Part VI: Jason Lives  Friday the 13th, Part VII: New Blood  Friday the 13th, Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan  Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday How Will You Survive? The entire focus of Friday the 13th: The Game is multiplayer. Survival is entirely up to you, the player, as you either stealthily hide from Jason or work together as a team to escape or bring the fight to Jason. Playing as a counselor is all about risk and reward, giving players multiple means of triumph over Jason! Want to hide in the woods as you wait for the police? Perhaps you want to band together and try to take on Jason as a group? Maybe you and a friend decide to fix the boat on the lake and escape while leaving everyone else to their fate? There are endless opportunities to survive the night, but every choice has a consequence. Friday the 13th: The Game will continually set the pace of change, giving you unfamiliar surroundings while Jason Voorhees looks for his latest victim. No single strategy will ever be reliable, forcing players to adapt and change each time they begin their long night in Camp Blood! Be wary, you never know when or where Jason is going to strike! Play as the Counselors! We all remember the various tropes from Friday the 13th, and the game will be no exception! Each counselor type will have strengths and weaknesses, affording players the chance to excel in certain situations. Find the counselor that best suits your play style, or come up with various strategies to win against Jason! Players will have the chance to continually update and improve their characters through unlocks, customization and improvement! The more you play, the more you adapt and become a better all-around counselor!

Friday the 13th: The game has been carefully created with assistance from the original slasher himself, ensuring the game feels as close to real as true fans expect. Will you be taking the trip to Camp Crystal Lake? Let us know in the comments below or via our usual social channels.