Horror fans just got a closer look at the upcoming Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival. Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games shared a new developer diary at the Horror Game Awards, giving people a glimpse into the production and the disturbing atmosphere they are building. The big news here is the return of Doug Bradley, the actor who originally played Pinhead, who is providing the voice for the character in this project. This involvement suggests the developers are sticking close to the roots of the franchise while trying to modernize the experience for a new audience.
The game is a survival horror action title that follows a new character named Aidan. The story centers on his attempt to rescue his girlfriend from a hellish realm, and the gameplay revolves around the iconic Genesis Configuration puzzle box. Instead of just being a plot device, the box is a core mechanic that allows players to unlock various powers to fight off cultists and monsters. The developers are aiming for a mix of brutal combat and dark exploration, using an arsenal of strange weapons to survive the nightmare. They really want to capture the specific blend of pain and pleasure that defines the Hellraiser series, rather than just making a standard shooter.
Visually, the game is being built for current generation hardware to handle the intense detail required for this kind of horror. From what the team showed, the environments are designed to feel uncomfortable and heavy, leaning into the “pure depravity” mentioned in the video. By involving original creators and actors, the team hopes to avoid the feeling of a generic licensed game. They are focusing on the psychological elements of the story just as much as the gore, trying to make sure the world feels as lived in and terrifying as it did in the classic films.
You can expect Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival to launch sometime in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam. If you are a dedicated collector, you can already find pre-orders for special editions on the official website. These include a physical replica of the puzzle box and a statue. For everyone else, you can add the game to your wishlist on your platform of choice to stay updated on the exact release date as it gets closer.
