Friday the 13th: The Game

For the 1986 video game, see Friday the 13th: The Computer Game.
Friday the 13th: The Game
Developer(s)IllFonic[a]
Publisher(s)Gun Media
Director(s)David Langeliers
Producer(s)Bryce Glover
Designer(s)Dan Russet
Programmer(s)Paul Jackson
Artist(s)
  • Cole Gray
  • Shane Stoneman
Composer(s)Harry Manfredini
SeriesFriday the 13th
EngineUnreal Engine 4
Platform(s)
ReleaseWindows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
May 26, 2017
Nintendo Switch
August 13, 2019
Genre(s)Survival horror
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Friday the 13th: The Game is a 2017 asymmetrical survival horror game developed by IllFonic and published by Gun Media. It is based on the Friday the 13th franchise. The game was released on May 26, 2017, as a digital release[1] and later released on October 13, 2017, as a physical release[2] for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. A Nintendo Switch version was released on August 13, 2019.[3]

Friday the 13th: The Game pits up to seven players controlling Camp Crystal Lake counselors against one player controlling Jason Voorhees. It is a semi-open world game, with players able to explore it further.[4]

Due to licensing issues with franchise creator Victor Miller, the game servers were shut down in November 2020. However, the game is still available to play online through peer-to-peer matchmaking.[5] The game was delisted at the end of 2023, due to the license expiring. However, the game will continue to function normally for those already owning it up until at least December 31, 2024.[6]


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  1. ^ Randy Greenback. "BACKERKIT | Friday the 13th: The Game". BackerKit.com. Archived from the original on August 4, 2016. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  2. ^ Workman, Robert. "Friday The 13th: The Game Getting A Physical Release On An Appropriate Date". Comic Book.com. Comic Book. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  3. ^ Barkan, Jonathan (June 20, 2019). "Friday the 13th: The Game Coming To Nintendo Switch!". Dread Central. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
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  5. ^ S., Chris (November 12, 2020). "Friday The 13th Video Game Servers Are Finally Shutting Down". The Deal Experts. Archived from the original on May 8, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  6. ^ The 13th Game [@Friday13thGame] (June 8, 2023). "Friday The 13th: The Game – Expiration of License" (Tweet). Retrieved December 13, 2023 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)