Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival launched on October 8, 2026 for PC through Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. It is a single-player first-person survival horror game from Saber Interactive, with Doug Bradley returning as Pinhead. The Standard Edition costs $39.99 in the US, and the Digital Deluxe Edition costs $49.99. Early reviews are split, with a Metacritic score of 69 on PS5 and 74 on PC and Xbox, so check the details below before you buy.
Summary: Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival
- Release: October 8, 2026 on PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2.
- Price: $39.99 Standard and $49.99 Digital Deluxe in the US.
- Game type: single-player first-person action horror, about 8 to 12 hours long.
- Reviews: mixed to positive, with Metacritic at 69 (PS5) and 74 (PC and Xbox).
- Rating: ESRB Mature 17+ and PEGI 18, with intense gore, nudity and disturbing themes.
Release Date, Platforms and Price
Saber Interactive released the game on October 8, 2026 on four platform families.
| Platform | Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PC (Steam) | October 8, 2026 | A free demo was available on Steam before launch |
| PlayStation 5 | October 8, 2026 | Some reviewers reported performance problems |
| Xbox Series X | S | October 8, 2026 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | October 8, 2026 | Review scores were still pending |
The game does not come to PlayStation 4, the original Switch, Xbox One or non-Steam PC stores at launch. It is single-player only and does not need an internet connection.
Editions
| Edition | US price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $39.99 | The base game |
| Digital Deluxe | $49.99 | The game plus the Nailer melee weapon, a Cenobite shotgun skin, a Punisher bat skin, a Leviathan weapon charm, a digital art book, soundtrack, the Bleeding Hearts novella and an 80s Horror Movie Filter |
| Collector’s Editions | $129.99 to $249.99 | Physical editions that the official store listed as sold out before launch |
The Deluxe Edition costs $10 more and mostly adds cosmetics and extras. Saber has not announced any post-launch content plans.
Story and Characters
Revival tells a new story instead of retelling a Hellraiser film. According to current listings, it takes place in 2006 in the small US town of Claireport. You play as Aidan, whose girlfriend Sunny gets caught up in supernatural events around the Genesis Configuration, a new puzzle box created for the game.
Aidan travels through ordinary spaces and increasingly warped parts of the Labyrinth while he tries to save Sunny. Along the way, he has to bargain with Pinhead and face a cult devoted to the Cenobites.
Clive Barker collaborated on the story, which gives the game a closer link to the original mythology than a typical licensed horror title.
Pinhead and the Cenobites
Doug Bradley returns as Pinhead, the role he defined in the early Hellraiser films. Pinhead is central to the story, and the Cenobites and their cult shape the world around Aidan.
The enemies Saber has described include human cultists, wretches, deviants and infernal priests. This is also the first Hellraiser video game, and the second game to feature Pinhead after his run as a Dead by Daylight character, which ended in April 2025.
Gameplay and Combat
Revival mixes survival horror with direct action. Aidan fights back with melee weapons, firearms, environmental tools and supernatural powers that come from the Genesis Configuration. Running away can still be smart, but combat is a real part of the design.
The game also leans on puzzles and exploration. Reviewers mention lockpicking in the style of Skyrim, chase sequences and a mix of normal and Labyrinth environments.
The reviews point to a few strengths and problems:
- Strengths: the visuals, the Hellraiser atmosphere, solid melee and shooting, and mostly good voice acting.
- Combat feel: one reviewer says headshots kill in one hit, but enemies with armor change that later in the game.
- Problems: several critics report bugs, audio and visual issues, a difficulty spike and frustrating one-hit environmental deaths.
- Pacing: one critic found the constant intensity numbing over time.
Reviews and Early Reception
Critics disagree sharply. At launch, Metacritic showed 69 on PS5, 74 on PC and 74 on Xbox, and OpenCritic showed a Strong 75 average across 37 critics, with 65% recommending the game. Steam players rated it Very Positive on launch day.
| Outlet | Score |
|---|---|
| Insider Gaming | 90 |
| Hobby Consolas | 83 |
| Screen Rant | 8/10 |
| Steam Hype | 7/10 |
| Push Square | 5/10 |
| Game Informer | 4.5/10 |
So the pattern is clear. Critics who love the Hellraiser tone praise the atmosphere and Bradley’s return, while critics who dislike it point to bugs, difficulty and repetitive design. A 69 also puts it near other film-based horror games like Halloween: The Game and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
Performance by platform
- PC: one reviewer held over 100 FPS at 4K on a high-end card, and another says it runs well.
- Steam Deck: one review says it runs better than most Unreal Engine 5 games on the handheld.
- PS5: one reviewer says colleagues saw hitching and controller issues before launch.
- Xbox: one reviewer heard it ran more consistently than PS5.
- Switch 2: Metacritic scores were still to be determined.
Is There a Demo?
Yes. Saber released a free demo on Steam before launch, and it lets PC players test the combat, atmosphere and puzzles. Since it was listed before release, check the Steam store page to see if it is still available.
Because reviews disagree so much, the demo is the best way to decide whether the combat suits you.
PC Requirements
The Steam page lists these Windows requirements. The game needs 80 GB of storage, so older pre-release summaries that mention a smaller install are out of date.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit, 22H2 | Windows 10 64-bit, 22H2 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i5-12400F |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 8 GB or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
| Storage | 80 GB, SSD recommended | 80 GB, SSD recommended |
Age Rating and Content Warnings
The game carries an ESRB Mature 17+ rating in the US and a PEGI 18 rating in Europe. The official descriptors cover intense violence, blood and gore, nudity, sexual content, strong language and drug-related material. Steam also warns about torture, mutilation, addiction and domestic abuse.
In short, this is not a softened spin-off, so read the warnings first.
Should You Buy It?
The right choice depends on what you want from the game.
| If you want | Then |
|---|---|
| Hellraiser atmosphere and Pinhead | The game delivers it, and most critics praise it |
| Tight, polished combat | Try the demo first, since reviews disagree |
| A smooth console experience | Consider waiting for patches on PS5 |
| A short campaign | It runs about 8 to 12 hours |
| Multiplayer | Skip it, because the game is single-player only |
Common Mistakes and Clarifications
- Expecting a movie retelling. The story is new and does not follow a film.
- Assuming co-op. Saber has not announced multiplayer or co-op modes.
- Ignoring storage. The PC version needs 80 GB.
- Chasing Collector’s Editions. The official store listed all three as sold out.
- Trusting one score. Reviews range from 4.5 to 9 out of 10, so read a few.
What Could Change Next
Patches may fix performance and bug complaints, and Switch 2 reviews will arrive later. Saber says there are no post-launch content plans to share. Everything above is accurate as of October 9, 2026, but scores and performance can change quickly after launch.
Conclusion
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival is out now on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2. It captures the franchise’s tone and brings back Doug Bradley, but critics disagree about its bugs, difficulty and combat. Try the demo if you can, and check the platform reports before you pay.
FAQs
When was Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival released?
The game launched on October 8, 2026.
What platforms is Hellraiser: Revival on?
It is on PC through Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.
How much does Hellraiser: Revival cost?
The Standard Edition costs $39.99 in the US, and the Digital Deluxe Edition costs $49.99.
Is Doug Bradley playing Pinhead?
Yes. Doug Bradley returns as Pinhead.
How long is Hellraiser: Revival?
Saber estimates about 8 to 12 hours.
What are the PC requirements?
The minimum is a Ryzen 5 1500X or Core i5-8400, 8 GB of RAM and a GTX 1660 or RX Vega 64, with 80 GB of storage.
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