The Texas Chain Saw Massacrewas launched back in 2023, and it served as a competitor to asymmetrical horror heavy-hitterDead by Daylight. While the latter has remained king of the genre,The Texas Chain Saw Massacrewas a fresh take that brought players into the world of the iconic movie franchise.
Leatherface is a modern-day boogeyman with a horrifying appearance and a love for shredding innocent people with a hefty chainsaw.The Texas Chain Saw Massacregame was an attempt to combine the world of that iconic character with asymmetrical horror gameplay, and it seemed like a great idea. Unfortunately, the game’s player count has dwindled significantly since its launch, leaving publisher Gun Interactive with the difficult decision toendThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s supportfollowing its May update.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Will No Longer Receive Updates After May 2025
While there have been somemajor updates toThe Texas Chain Saw Massacresince its launch, players should not expect more of them after the release of the May patch. Indeed, the game will no longer be receiving DLCs, bug fixes, or balance changes, marking the end of an era for the horror title. Gun Interactive’s official statement about ending support for the game was still in good spirits, though. Addressing the update, spokesperson Cidnya Silva wrote onThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s official blog, “We feel proud of the game we’ve made, and we’re happy that we’re at a point where we feelThe Texas Chain Saw Massacrehas reached its full potential.”
The Texas Chain Saw Massacrefilm was released in theaters on July 01, 2025.
Despite Ending Support, There is Still Good News for Texas Chain Saw Massacre Lovers
On the bright side, those who really loveThe Texas Chain Saw Massacrewon’t have to completely say goodbye to the game. After May, players can still enjoy plenty of heart-pounding, asymmetrical gameplay. There just won’t be any fresh content to look forward to. Another big win for theTexas Chain Saw Massacrecommunityis that the game will remain available through online storefronts, meaning that those who become interested in the title in the future will still be able to give it a try.
It can be really difficult for a live-service game to maintain its player count when there are so many options available, and when a game’s support ends, it is often delisted and becomes unplayable. Such an approach will be taken whenResident Evil Re:Verse’s shuts downat the end of this month, and it was used when Gun Interactive’sFriday the 13th: The Gameshut down in 2024.
For the uninitiated,Friday the 13th: The Game’s servers were shut downin December of last year, and it is a bit surprising that the same fate is not planned forThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre. While there may be no clear answer as to whyFriday the 13th: The Gamefully ended whileThe Texas Chain Saw Massacreis spared, players who are still enjoying the game will certainly be happy to find that it is still playable even after the content updates have ended.
We feel proud of the game we’ve made, and we’re happy that we’re at a point where we feelThe Texas Chain Saw Massacrehas reached its full potential.
Gun Interactive’s Next Project Remains a Mystery
The official announcement of the end of the game’s service concluded with, “What’s next for Gun? …Stay tuned.” This could potentially be teasing that the reveal of another game is on the horizon, but this remains to be seen. After publishinggames likeThe Texas Chain Saw MassacreandFriday the 13th: The Game, one has to wonder if Gun Interactive may be gearing up to announce a title inspired by yet another horror franchise.
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Inspired by the seminal 1970s horror movie, Sumo Nottingham’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is an asymmetrical PvP experience that pits a group of victims against a Slaughter Family representative. The game features iconic villains from the films like Leatherface, The Hitchhiker, and Grandpa.
