If you’ve ever wished you could open the Lament Configuration and face the Cenobites yourself (you twisted soul), then you’re in for a deliciously horrifying treat. After decades of false starts, low-budget cameos, and canceled concepts, we’re finally getting the first true Hellraiser video game. And it looks bloody brilliant.
Introducing: Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival.
It’s official. Saber Interactive (the studio behind Evil Dead: The Game) is teaming up with Boss Team Games to deliver a single-player survival horror experience rooted in the twisted lore of the original Hellraiser universe. And yes, Clive Barker himself is on board as a creative lead and co-writer.
Doug Bradley is back as Pinhead.
Not Just a Tie-In. A Canonical Nightmare.
This isn’t some lazy re-skin of another horror formula. Revival is a proper, story-rich first-person horror game with puzzle mechanics, stealth elements, and brutal action. You play as Aidan, a man navigating two worlds — the broken remnants of reality and the infernal dimension of the Cenobites — in a desperate attempt to save his girlfriend, Sunny.
Along the way, you’ll solve a new configuration puzzle (called the Genesis Configuration), get tangled in some unspeakable cosmic kink, and run into familiar Cenobites like The Chatterer. All of it wrapped in a deeply disturbing aesthetic that feels more Hellbound: Hellraiser II than Dead by Daylight DLC.
Doug Bradley Returns as Pinhead
This is what got horror fans losing their minds. Doug Bradley, the original high priest of pain, is lending his voice and likeness to the game. It’s the first time he’s returned to the role in over 20 years. That signature icy whisper of “We have such sights to show you” hits differently when it’s coming from the man himself.
What We Know So Far
- Title: Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival
- Genre: First-person survival horror
- Platforms: PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S
- Mode: Single-player only
- Story: Brand-new but canon-compliant
- Involvement: Written with Clive Barker’s direct input
- Merch: Collector’s Editions feature a full-size light-up Genesis puzzle box
No release date has been announced yet, but given the polished teaser, a 2026 launch seems likely.
Why This Matters (Especially to Horror Nerds)
Let’s be honest. Hellraiser’s influence on horror, BDSM-coded storytelling, and psychological terror is legendary. But it’s been criminally underused in gaming. The Cenobites are practically designed for interactive horror. They’re puzzle-obsessed, reality-bending, and creepier than a corrupted save file.
Previous game projects were either scrapped (RIP NES version) or relegated to side content. Dropping Pinhead into Dead by Daylight was a fun novelty, but it was never going to be the full Hellraiser experience.
Revival finally gives the franchise the digital dimension it deserves. It’s dark, immersive, and designed to mess with your head. And it’s being crafted by a team that understands horror mechanics, not just movie licensing.
Final Thoughts
With Clive Barker co-writing, Doug Bradley reprising Pinhead, and gameplay that leans into dread over cheap thrills, Hellraiser: Revival might become one of the most faithful horror game adaptations ever made. For long-time fans, this isn’t just a game. It’s a resurrection.
We’ll be following this obsessively.
Until then, don’t touch the box… unless you’re ready to play.
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