Jason's Back, Baby! 'Friday the 13th: The Game' Haunts SDCC After Server Shutdown – What Bloody Hell is Going On?
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Despite its server shutdown, *Friday the 13th: The Game* is making a surprise appearance at SDCC, sparking speculation about a possible revival thanks to a new action figure and licensing rumors. Is Jason coming back, or is this just a cruel tease?
Alright, listen up, horror fans! Just when you thought Jason Voorhees was permanently locked away in the digital Camp Crystal Lake, a ghostly apparition is set to materialize at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC). I'm talking about *Friday the 13th: The Game*, which, let's be honest, we all thought was deader than a camp counselor after a midnight swim.
Now, before you sharpen your machetes and start screaming “Ki-Ki-Ki Ma-Ma-Ma,” let's untangle this mess. According to Game Rant, a “Jason Universe” panel is planned for SDCC, and it's not just going to be a nostalgic trip down memory lane. NECA is unveiling a brand-spanking-new 7.6" Ultimate Savini Action Figure based on *Friday the 13th: The Game*. Yes, *that* game. The one that had its online servers axed (pun intended) back in 2024 due to licensing kerfuffles with Victor Miller, the IP's creator.
I know, I know. It’s like finding a winning lottery ticket… then realizing you lost your pants. The game was pulled from digital shelves, leaving only the offline modes for us masochists who enjoy being chased by an unstoppable killing machine with PS2-era AI. A valiant attempt to resurrect the online multiplayer through the 'Friday the 13th: The Game – Resurrected' mod was sadly shut down with a cease and desist faster than you can say "Counselor Down!"
So, what gives? Why dust off a game that’s technically resting six feet under? Is this some sort of twisted marketing ploy? A subtle hint that the licensing nightmare is finally over? Or just a clever way to sell action figures to gullible gamers (like yours truly)?
The timing is certainly…intriguing. Rumors have been swirling about a *new* Friday the 13th game, fueled by whispers of a new licensing agreement. Could this SDCC appearance be a clever breadcrumb trail leading to a full-blown revival? It's a long shot, I reckon, but one can dream, right?
And let’s be fair dinkum, the horror genre has been having a rough time lately. *Evil Dead: The Game* suffered a similar fate to *Friday the 13th*, getting delisted by Saber Interactive. It seems asymmetrical horror games are harder to keep alive than a final girl facing Jason.
So, what does this all mean? Well, for now, it means you can probably snag a shiny new Jason action figure at SDCC and reminisce about the good ol' days of virtual stalking. But, who knows, maybe, just *maybe*, this is the first sign that Jason Voorhees is about to rise again. Until then, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed (and my machete sharpened).
Tags: Friday the 13th The Game, SDCC, Horror Games, Jason Voorhees, Asymmetrical Horror
Original article: Game Rant