What it is
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival is an upcoming single-player first‑person survival‑horror game set in the Hellraiser universe. Developed by Mad Head Games (a Saber Interactive studio) and announced by Saber Interactive in partnership with Boss Team Games, the title tasks players with using a new puzzle-box artefact, the Genesis Configuration, while navigating a nightmarish Labyrinth and contending with Cenobites led by Pinhead. The game is confirmed for release on 8 October 2026 and available on PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5; Saber and the developer have also listed Nintendo’s next console (Switch 2) among platforms.
- UK release
- 8 October 2026 (UK) – confirmed by Saber Interactive and storefront listings
- Platforms
- PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S — Nintendo Switch 2 listed by developer/support but regional storefront availability varies
- Developer
- Mad Head Games (a Saber Interactive studio) — confirmed by studio and Saber communications
- Publisher
- Saber Interactive in partnership with Boss Team Games — confirmed by Saber press releases
- PEGI
- PEGI 18 — rating listed on official pages and storefronts
- Genre
- First‑person action / survival horror — described by developer and press materials
- Perspective
- First person — confirmed in trailers and store pages
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5 — stated by developer posts, studio job listings and developer commentary
- Online mode
- No — single‑player only (Saber and official FAQ confirm single‑player format)
Story and setting
The playable protagonist introduced in official material is Aidan, who bargains with forces associated with the Genesis Configuration to rescue his girlfriend Sunny from the Labyrinth. Clive Barker is credited as having creative involvement with the project and Doug Bradley returns as the voice of Pinhead in trailers and developer posts. Official developer diaries and trailers position the game as a new canonical chapter in the franchise rather than a retread of previous films, with the Scarlet Church and other human factions involved alongside the Cenobites.
How it plays
Saber and Mad Head describe Revival as first‑person action horror with survival elements: combat against grotesque enemies, puzzle and box‑based mechanics tied to the Genesis Configuration, and limited resources that emphasise vulnerability rather than run‑and‑gun play. The reveal and subsequent gameplay trailers focus on using the Genesis Configuration’s powers (telekinesis, fire, chain attacks shown in trailers) to solve encounters and survive against Cenobites and cultists. The developers have published a single‑player demo on Steam that reflects these systems and demonstrates tone, pacing and a mixture of stealth, confrontation and environmental puzzle work.
Platforms, editions and UK details
Saber Interactive and Mad Head confirm release for PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on 8 October 2026 (UK date). Official storefronts (Steam, Xbox Store, PlayStation concept page) list the game and the Steam page currently hosts a demo. Saber’s support documentation additionally lists Nintendo Switch 2 among targets; that platform is included in many official announcements but some retail storefront presence varies by territory. PEGI has placed the game at PEGI 18. There is currently no publisher‑announced UK RRP or retailer list to verify pricing or collector editions in pounds; any edition pricing should be confirmed via official retailer pages closer to launch.
Trailers, demos and what was shown
The game was announced in July 2025 with an announcement trailer and developer commentary from Saber/Mad Head. A Genesis Configuration trailer (May 2026) focused on the box’s powers; a later ‘Scarlet Church’ trailer and a red‑band ‘Horror’ dev diary expanded the world and factions. Saber’s channels and Mad Head’s studio posts have published developer diaries showing environment work, creature design and commentary from staff; Doug Bradley’s involvement was highlighted in coverage. A Steam demo titled ‘Scarlet Church’ has been released for players to test a short segment of the Labyrinth and core mechanics.
What we still don’t know
Exact UK pricing, the full list of retail pre‑order bonuses in the UK, and confirmed launch hour/region‑unlock times on each storefront remain unannounced. While many official sources list Nintendo Switch 2 among platforms, regional storefront listings for that platform are inconsistent — treat Switch 2 support as confirmed by developer communications but check your local retailer for UK availability. There is no announcement of any online mode, DLC roadmap or post‑launch schedule beyond general studio commentary; any future multiplayer or live features would need to be confirmed by Saber or Boss Team.
Not yet confirmed
- Exact UK RRP and official UK retailer pre‑order bundles and prices.
- Precise launch hour/region unlock times on Steam/Xbox/PlayStation for 8 October 2026 (no verified UK unlock time published).
- Detailed post‑launch DLC or live‑service plans — nothing official beyond single‑player launch has been announced.
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival: your questions
Will Clive Barker be directly involved in the game’s story?
Yes — Clive Barker is credited with creative involvement and is referenced in official announcements and studio commentary as having input into the project’s story.
Does the game come to Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus at launch?
Not confirmed — Saber and Boss Team have not announced Game Pass or PS Plus availability; treat any subscription availability as unconfirmed until publisher statements appear.
Is there a playable demo in the UK?
Yes — a demo (Scarlet Church) is available on Steam now and can be downloaded in the UK; demo availability on console storefronts is determined by Sony/Microsoft policies and any console demos would be listed on their respective stores.
Does the game use the classic Lament Configuration box from the films?
No — the game centres on a new artefact called the Genesis Configuration; trailers and the developer FAQ make that distinction.
