Friday the 13th: The Game Is Making an SDCC Appearance Months After the Game Shut Down

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2024 saw the shutdown of “Friday the 13th: The Game”, a video game adaptation that brought the iconic slasher series to life for gamers, allowing them to assume the roles of both Jason and his victims. The game was praised for its faithful portrayal of the original material, earning it a dedicated fanbase. However, legal disputes over franchise rights emerged shortly after its release, leading to its complete removal from online platforms. Despite this, fans remain optimistic that the game might return one day.

Fans of Friday the 13th can’t let go of their fondness for the now-defunct game, and signs point to it making a comeback, much like the iconic character Jason Voorhees. In a press release from May 2025 about the future of the Friday the 13th franchise, plans were explicitly discussed to extend the universe of Jason Voorhees, including references to the game. Since the game is currently inaccessible, this has sparked optimism among fans that Horror, Inc. might resurrect the game.

The marketing firm Striker Entertainment made public their new collaboration with Horror, Inc., holders of all Jason Vorhees-related rights. This partnership announcement also included references to “Friday the 13th: The Game” and an upcoming “Crystal Lake” streaming series. This news led many to speculate that the return of the live-service game was imminent, with some suggesting that Friday the 13th could be the day for this announcement, keeping a watchful eye on the calendar for the official announcement.

Despite Being Delisted, Friday The 13th: The Game Releases New Collectible

2025’s sole genuine Friday the 13th passed uneventfully without any unexpected revival. Yet, fresh data indicates that the video game “Friday the 13th: The Game” continues to be relevant within the franchise. Despite being inaccessible for play or purchase, this game is scheduled to show up at this year’s San Diego Comic Con event.

More recently, IGN unveiled the “Jason Universe” panel scheduled for San Diego Comic-Con. This panel promises an in-depth exploration of everything related to the Friday the 13th series, offering glimpses into Horror Inc.’s future plans for Jason Voorhees. The event will blend elements of franchise nostalgia with anticipation for upcoming projects, potentially including updates on forthcoming ventures. While no definitive news has been shared about the return of Friday the 13th: The Game, IGN hinted that a collectible inspired by the game might be unveiled during the panel.

The Game released in 2017.

Certainly, an item labeled as a collectible doesn’t automatically promise anything. But it does seem unusual for a company to launch a new collectible for a game they don’t intend to revive again. It might simply be a way of profiting off fan excitement for the series, but unveiling something related to the game during the panel could hint at positive news. A more enticing method to persuade fans to buy this collectible would be to announce that Friday the 13th: The Game is making a comeback as well!

At San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), the Jason Universe panel is scheduled for Friday, July 25th. This means fans won’t have to wait much longer to discover if this upcoming collectible might have any implications for the potential future of the currently inactive “Friday the 13th: The Game.

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2025-07-12 22:41