Evil Dead: The Game was set to launch next month but developer Saber Interactive has now pushed it back to May.
"Hey Evil Dead fans," the tweet opened. "When we set out to create a brand new game worthy of the Evil Dead franchise, we knew it had to be groovy as hell. In order to deliver the best possible experience, Evil Dead: The Game is now coming on May 13, 2022."
This isn't the first time Evil Dead has been delayed. It was pushed back to February in the first place to further polish the game while also adding a single-player option for those who don't want to buddy up with randoms. Similarly, it has been pushed back to May to fine-tune the game, promising a more polished experience than if it kept to February's launch window.
"This delay gives our team the time they need to get things just right, so your boomstick will be polished, fully loaded, and ready to blast Deadites on that Friday the 13th of May," Saber Interactive added. "We thank you for your patience and understanding. Don't worry, you won't have to wait too long for more news: stay tuned for pre-order info and a brand-new trailer in February!"
Evil Dead: The Game was announced during the Game Awards in 2020. It's a Left 4 Dead-like shooter featuring iconic characters from Sam Raimi's hit horror series. You can fight the onslaught of demons like Ash and his merry band of survivors in the films and TV show, but you can also play as the demons yourself.