Summary
Recent details shared within a brand licensing agreement between Striker Entertainment, Horror Inc., and Friday 13th LLC suggest that a newFriday the 13thvideo game could be in the works. A previous game starring the Camp Crystal Lake horror icon Jason Voorhees developed by Gun Interactive went offline on July 04, 2025, but the Striker licensing agreement and related projects between studios may be hinting at a potential newFriday the 13threlease.
Gun Interactive’sFriday the 13thgame officially went offlinedue to issues with licensing between multiple studios that saw Gun facing lawsuits and canceling DLC development plans. In spite of the legal issues,Friday the 13th: The Gamemaintained a player base of asymmetrical horror gaming fans. Gun later launched another multiplayer survival title withThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre, though that title will also be losing development support. Interestingly enough, this change in direction could possibly align with a key point noted in the recent Striker EntertainmentFriday the 13thlicensing agreement.
According to the official licensing dealannouncementshared by Striker Entertainment, the company will work in conjunction with Horror Inc.’s CMO, Sheri Conn, to “oversee global consumer products” for the newly establishedJason UniverseIP, including “Friday the 13th: The GameandCrystal Lake.” While the mention of the upcomingFriday the 13thspin-off showCrystal Lakeis unsurprising, the specific reference to the presently defunctFriday the 13th: The Gamehas raised a number of eyebrows. Many have quickly begun wondering if perhaps Striker and Gun have settled the previouslicensing issues withFriday the 13th: The Gameand are perhaps working to bring the game back online or if they will reimagine it with a new launch. Gun’s shift away fromThe Texas Chain Saw Massacrecould possibly indicate working on a different project, which the Striker announcement may hint at, though this remains purely speculative.
Friday the 13th Licensing Changes Could Be Good for Gamers
Presently, there has been no confirmation from either side on whyFriday the 13th: The Gamewas mentioned in the Striker announcement, but many have noted that Gun’sTexas Chain Saw Massacreend-of-development announcement was made on the exact same day. Whether these announcements coming in tandem are even related remains unknown, but the resolved licensing issues could be good news for fans if Striker is interested in expanding its newly acquired rights to include officially licensed video games. In the meantime, horror gaming fans are keeping their fingers crossed thatmoreFriday the 13threleasesare somewhere in the pipeline from the newJason Universe.
Audiences continue to show an interest inasymmetrical multiplayer horror gameslikeDead by Daylight, so it would not come as too big of a surprise if Striker wants to reviveFriday the 13th: The Gameand reignite interest in one of cinema’s most iconic slashers. While it remains unknown if Striker will be making any follow-up announcements anytime soon, interested fans can stay tuned for any official updates onFriday the 13thgames and more.
