The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Go head to head with the chainsaw-wielding Leatherface and his cannibalistic clan in this upcoming survival horror game that is based on the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise.
Developed by Sumo Nottingham and published by Gun Interactive, the game features strategic 3 vs 4 team-based multiplayer gameplay, with each player taking on the role of a member of the Slaughter family or one of their victims. Locations will be familiar to anybody who has seen the film, as will the cast of characters which includes the iconic Leatherface, Cook, and Hitchhiker from Tobe Hooper’s terrifying horror masterpiece.
Each character has their own set of abilities that open up unique gameplay opportunities. Leatherface has the ‘Maim’ ability, for example, which allows him to dismember any poor soul he gets his murderous hands on. He can also destroy crawl spaces, barricades, and doors, which is bound to make life harder (and more terrifying) for anybody playing as a victim.
You can learn more about each character’s abilities here.
What platforms is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre releasing on?
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is set to be released for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on August 18, 2023. Xbox Games Pass subscribers will have the opportunity to play the game on its launch day.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre PC Specs
MINIMUM:
- CPU: Core i5 4790
- RAM: 8 GB
- VIDEO CARD: GeForce GTX 1060
- DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 3072 MB
- PIXEL SHADER: 5.1
- VERTEX SHADER: 5.1
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- FREE DISK SPACE: 30 GB
RECOMMENDED:
- CPU: Core i7-12700
- RAM: 16 GB
- VIDEO CARD: GeForce RTX 2070
- DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 8192 MB
- PIXEL SHADER: 5.1
- VERTEX SHADER: 5.1
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- FREE DISK SPACE: 30 GB
Is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Single-Player or Multiplayer?
If you’re looking for a survival horror game to play with your friends, then you’re in luck as this is a multiplayer title that incorporates co-operative gameplay and player versus player (PvP) combat in 4v3 matches where four victims are pitted against three members of the Slaughter family.
Gamers looking for a solo experience will be out of luck, however. Gun Interactive CEO and TCSM art director Wes Keltner has ruled out the possibility of single-player and bot matches (source) so the only way to play this game is with others.
Will The Texas Chainsaw Massacre have achievements?
Yes, there are achievements for executing a set number of victims, escaping a level without making any noise, and…erm…feeding Grandpa!
Visit TrueAchievements for a full list of achievements.
Will The Texas Chainsaw Massacre have any DLC?
The game’s developers are planning to release DLC for this upcoming horror title but as for what that might be, we have no official word at this stage. We expect the downloadable content will come in the form of new maps, characters, and weapons, but more information should be released after the game’s release date.
How long is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre?
As this is a multiplayer title, you can play the game for as long as you want to.
At launch, the game will contain 3 multiplayer maps – the Family House, the Gas Station, and the Slaughterhouse. If the game’s developers add new locations after the game’s release date, this will boost the game’s replayability value.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre trailer
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