THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre brings the terror of the iconic 1974 horror classic to life in a third-person asymmetrical multiplayer experience. Players can step into the shoes of the infamous Slaughter family or their desperate victims.
Overview
Victims must use stealth and strategy to escape. Family members hunt down and stop their guests from fleeing. With authentic environments, tense gameplay, and a faithful recreation of the original film’s atmosphere, this title delivers a chilling and highly replayable horror experience.
Project Details
Platforms: Xbox One | Xbox Series X|S | PlayStation 4 | PlayStation 5 | PC
Genre: Asymmetric Multiplayer Survival Horror
Partner: Gun Interactive
The Challenge
Sumo Digital was tasked with:
- Delivering a game based on an iconic IP while innovating within the asymmetric survival-horror genre.
- Creating a highly authentic experience that respects the license and fanbase.
- Building a robust multiplayer architecture to support ongoing content and live services.
- Managing end-to-end development from concept through launch and live operations.
Our Involvement
- Developed an innovative asymmetric multiplayer design.
- Created all concept and design in-house.
- Built and deployed the multiplayer service backend, including architecture and maintenance.
- Delivered a DLC content plan and managed live services post-launch.
- Worked closely with Gun Interactive to ensure authenticity and full utilisation of the license.
Impact
Our work on The Texas Chain Saw Massacre demonstrates Sumo’s ability to:
- Innovate within established genres while respecting iconic IPs.
- Deliver end-to-end development for complex multiplayer experiences.
- Build scalable live-service architectures for long-term engagement.
- Collaborate effectively with partners to create authentic, fan-focused experiences.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and all related characters, places, names and other indicia are trademarks of Vortex, Inc./Kim Henkel/Tobe Hooper. © 1974. All rights reserved.
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