One of the more surprising announcements to come from Gamescom Opening Night Live was the existence of Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game.
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The 1988 cult classic film is being adapted into an asymmetrical multiplayer game that will pit humans against Klowns in 3v7 matches across randomly generated maps. The game is set to release next year in early 2023, for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam.
“It’s a total bucket list item to get to work on the next chapter of such an iconic horror IP like Killer Klowns, especially getting the chance to partner with the original creators of the film and pair them with an incredibly talented development team like Teravision,”lead developer Randy Greenback said. “I can’t wait for everyone to see what rockstars they are and the craziness we’re bringing to the genre.”
Check out the game’s official reveal trailer below:
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Killer Klowns From Outer Space is a satiric horror story about aliens who invade Earth disguised as clowns. The film stars Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson and John Vernon. The film is regarded as a cult classic thanks to its terrific blend of kills and sly humor. It currently holds a 75% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
