Evil Dead: The Game takes a lot of cues from other survival multiplayer games like Dead by Daylight and Friday the 13th: The Game. Players will get to choose from a couple of iconic Evil Dead characters like Ash Williams and work together to find key items to survive the night.

Fans that are excited to jump into the new horror multiplayer game probably want to know the exact timing of the digital release of Evil Dead. For all the important info, look no further.

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Evil Dead: The Game Release Time

Developer Saber Interactive was originally planning on launching Evil Dead: The Game at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET on Friday, May 13. However, the official Twitter account for the Evil Dead game announced last night (May 12) that the title would launch earlier than expected.

Here are the new release times for Evil Dead: The Game for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

  • Evil Dead: The Game will launch worldwide at 12:01 AM local time on Friday, May 13. It doesn't matter where you live --the game will launch simultaneously for everyone.

Preload Info

Evil Dead fans on consoles and PC can start pre-loading the game now so that it's all ready to play at the specified launch time. The base version of the game retails for $39.99, while the Deluxe edition goes for $59.99. The Deluxe version includes the first season pass for the game, which includes four DLC packs at a discounted price.

There's also a more expensive Collector Edition and Ultimate Collector's Edition, but they are currently sold out on the official website for Evil Dead: The Game.

Collector Edition Contents

  • Base game
  • Season Pass 1 (includes 4 DLC packs at a discounted rate for Evil Dead: The Game)
  • EXCLUSIVE Evil Dead Steel Case
  • EXCLUSIVE Evil Dead: The Game Soundtrack on Colored Vinyl
  • EXCLUSIVE T-Shirt (Choice of Size)
  • EXCLUSIVE Art Card Set
  • The Art of Evil Dead Deluxe Hardcover Book
  • EXCLUSIVE Savini Variant In-Game Ash Skin
  • Collectible Outer Box

Ultimate

  • Base game
  • Season Pass 1 (includes 4 DLC packs at a discounted rate for Evil Dead: The Game)
  • Full-size Evil Dead 2 Necronomicon Replica
  • EXCLUSIVE Evil Dead Steel Case
  • EXCLUSIVE Evil Dead: The Game Soundtrack on Colored Vinyl
  • EXCLUSIVE T-Shirt (Choice of Size)
  • EXCLUSIVE Art Card Set
  • The Art of Evil Dead Deluxe Hardcover Book
  • EXCLUSIVE Savini Variant In-Game Ash Skin
  • Collectible Outer Box

Evil Dead: The Game releases May 13, 2022, on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The game is also in development for the Nintendo Switch.

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