Mad Head Games is working on Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, the first game in the famous horror franchise

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22.07.2025.
Exciting news for all fans of horror: the iconic Hellraiser franchise is getting a sequel in the form of a single-player action survival horror adventure, available for PC and consoles. This is undoubtedly one of the largest gaming projects in the entire region, and it comes to us from Belgrade, Novi Sad and Sarajevo, i.e., from Mad Head Games.

The world’s first Hellraiser game to join the rich universe of the legendary Clive Barker is also the first game Mad Head Games is working on as part of the Saber Group, which they joined in 2020. The Serbian game developers had the opportunity to work directly with Clive Barker, as well as with Doug Bradley, who returns to the role of the terrifying Pinhead for the first time in almost two decades.

Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival was primarily inspired by the first two films, but the game’s plot is not a direct adaptation but rather presents a new story within the franchise’s terrifying universe, expanding its imaginary world.

"Working on the first true Hellraiser game was a journey deep into the darkest corners of my imagination. The dedication shown by the game developers has been extraordinary. They have thoroughly explored the Hellraiser mythology and conveyed its essence - the dark allure of suffering and the beauty hidden in that which provokes fear - creating a story that invites players to step into the unknown. I eagerly await the curious fans who will have the opportunity to explore this new chapter of Hellraiser, in which every moment intertwines nightmare and revelation," says Clive Barker.

Pulling the horror franchise from the depths of oblivion, Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival will immerse players in a twisted nightmare that fuses elements of survival horror with single-player, story-driven action-adventure, taken to new and terrifying extremes. As Aidan, players will embrace the powers of a mysterious box (the Genesis configuration) in order to free Aidan’s girlfriend from the depths of hell. Along the way, they will have to survive a pact with Pinhead and fight against a cult that celebrates him and the Cenobites.

"Hellraiser is an archetypal horror franchise that is ideally suited to the world of video games. Our parent company, Saber, has had a lot of experience with horror franchises in the past, and working with Clive Barker on this game was a true pleasure. Together, we created a new story that explores the dark depths of pain and pleasure, and creates a tense gaming experience. What makes us especially happy and proud is the fact that such a large, globally recognized game is being created in our region. This once again puts the local gaming industry on the world map, unequivocally proving the great progress and development of talents," said Nenad Tomić, Executive Producer on Hellraiser.

Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival is available for wishlists on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.