Everything you need to know about The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game

July 13th, 2023 JP J Features

Brought to grim life by developer Sumo Digital and published by Gun Interactive, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game is a third-person asymmetrical horror effort that channels the terror and intensity of the 1974 genre classic with nail-biting stealth and vicious, bloody executions.

Make sure to keep this guide in your favourites as we cover everything you need to know about The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game including the release date, gameplay details, latest trailer, PC specifications and much more.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Game Release Date

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game release date has officially been confirmed as August 18, 2023. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game is set to have a full release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X consoles and PC via Steam. The timeline for an Epic Games Store release for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game is currently unclear. Likewise, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game has not been confirmed for a Nintendo Switch release as of this writing.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Gameplay

At its core The Texas Chain Massacre is an online, third-person asymmetrical multiplayer horror game where players must choose to take on the role of either a member of the murderous Sawyer Family, tracking down victims and tearing them up with an impressive range of sharp things, or step into the shoes of the fresh-faced victims that have to flee their nihilistic pursuers. Certainly on the face of it, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre would seem to have a whole lot in common with other asymmetric horror offerings such as Dead by Daylight and most obviously, the sadly soon to be shuttered Friday The 13th Game – another genre effort inspired by a big screen horror franchise with a cult following.

Games play out with three family members chasing four survivors around what is a fairly sizable map, one that is abundant in all manner of hiding places, crevices and more that players can sneak into in order to evade detection (and subsequently a messy murder). In a similar fashion to other asymmetric horror efforts, both sides have upgradeable abilities and perks that can be used to shift things in their favour. The survivors have perks that improve their stamina, make them quieter when sneaking around, provide heightened senses and so forth, while the family have perks that increase melee damage, better blood harvesting, improved endurance and more.

Speaking of blood harvesting, the decrepit Grandpa Sawyer plays a key role in the game. Though largely immobile, if the family harvest enough blood for him they can improve their familial bond, conferring onto the elder Sawyer abilities that can make life even more miserable for the escaping survivors. Luckily, the survivors can prevent this from happening by attacking Grandpa Sawyer and thus breaking the bond between him and the rest of the family, negating any additional advantages his abilities might bring to help that side in the process.

Who Are The Family Members?

Rather than just being a bunch of identikit goons, the Sawyer Family is actually made up of a variety of deeply disturbed individuals that each have their own unique traits to help them harvest the flesh of their harried quarry. You can catch the Sawyer Family members and their unique abilities below.

The Cook: Ever eager to find raw meat to harvest, the Cook’s Seek ability allows him to zero in on the smallest of noises made by the victims, which makes tracking them down that much easier as a result.
Sissy: Well versed in the substances and compounds of the world, Sissy can concoct a special poisonous dust that can be blown in the faces of the victims or used to contaminate items around the map.
The Hitchhiker: Skilled in trap making, the Hitchhiker can lay special traps that not only temporarily stun victims but also alert him as to where on the map each trap has been triggered.
Johnny: A true hunter in every sense of the word, Johnny’s Hunt ability allows him to see the footsteps of victims, enabling him to catch up with the victims extremely quickly and unleash a barrage of brutal attacks upon them.
Leatherface: The iconic face of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, the chainsaw-toting Leatherface is the lumbering brute of the Sawyer Family and as such, can use his Maim ability to chainsaw the victims into bits. Beyond that, Leatherface can also dramatically alter the structure of the map too, as he is able to destroy escape passages, barricades and more to reduce the escape opportunities available to the victims.

Who Are The Victims?

Just the very fact that the escapees are called ‘victims’ rather than ‘survivors’ gives you some clue about how long your life expectancy is expected to be against a trio of keen eyed killers. That said each survivor brings their own abilities to the table to help even things up, as you can see below.

Connie: Certainly one of the most dexterous members of the group, Connie’s Focused ability enables her to pick a lock much faster than usual without using up the unlock tool. The tradeoff however, is that she’ll lose stamina and her family proximity warnings whilst using the ability.
Leland: The jock of the group, Leland’s athletic frame is put to effective use with his Life Saver ability that allows him to execute a stunning charge on a family member in order to disrupt an attack on one of his fellow survivors.
Sonny: Something of a keen thinker, Sonny’s Heightened Sense ability lets him not only hear and detect nearby family members, but accurately pinpoint their movements too.
Julie: Boasting one of the best abilities in perhaps the whole game as it currently stands, Julie’s Ultimate Escape ability not only makes undetectable by the family for a short time, but it also greatly reduces the stamina drain from sprinting, making it the perfect ability for pushing through to a last minute escape.
Ana: The fearless leader of the group, Ana’s Pain is Nothing ability not only greatly cuts down on the damage she’ll absorb from attacks and falls, but it also provides a temporary immunity to poison as well.

Does The Game Support Crossplay?

Yes, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game will support crossplay at launch between PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X players. Unfortunately, crossplay will not be available in the last generation PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

Where Can I Watch The Latest Trailer?

The latest trailer for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Game is available to watch right now and zeroes in on the extremely violent kills that the infamous Sawyer Family can inflict on their poor, hapless victims. Though just over a minute in length, this latest trailer for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre does a fantastic job of conveying the aesthetic, palpable intensity and terror that has long been synonymous with the 1974 cult movie.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Game PC Specifications

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Showcasing some appropriately moody lighting, detailed shadow work and geometry modelling that really brings the eerie backwoods of Kingsland, Texas to life, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is shaping up to be one of the most visually accomplished multiplayer offerings that money can buy.

As yet, Gun Interactive has yet to release the official PC specification for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. However, during the technical test that was released in late May, a series of specs were issued based on four performance profiles. Based on that information, you can catch the minimum and recommended The Texas Chain Saw Massacre PC specifications below as they currently stand – though be aware these might change at release.

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