Prepare for an Extraterrestrial Slaughter: Illfonic's Upcoming Killer Klowns from Outer Space Game Delivers Unprecedented Thrills

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Illfonic will co-develop and publish the upcoming multiplayer horror game Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game, taking over for Good Shepherd Entertainment.

Illfonic is renowned for their expertise in developing asymmetrical horror games, such as their acclaimed titles Friday the 13th: The Game and Predator: Hunting Grounds.

While the official release date has yet to be disclosed, the development of the game is currently in progress, and players have the opportunity to enroll in the Killer Klowns beta to get an early taste of the gameplay.

Illfonic, a developer, has confirmed at the Gamescom convention in Cologne, Germany that it will co-develop and publish the upcoming multiplayer horror game Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game. Originally, Good Shepherd Entertainment was set to publish the game based on the 1988 horror film Killer Klowns from Outer Space, but they have now passed the project on.

When the project was first announced at last year's Gamescom, fans expressed skepticism about adapting Killer Klowns into a video game. However, subsequent trailers and announcements have generated significant excitement, revealing that the game will be a 3 vs 7 asymmetrical survival horror experience, similar to Friday the 13th: The Game or Dead by Daylight.

In a press announcement at Gamescom, Illfonic, a studio renowned for its release of several games similar to Killer Klowns, including Friday the 13th: The Game, Predator: Hunting Grounds, and Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, has taken over the publishing and co-development responsibilities for the highly anticipated upcoming title. Having already demonstrated their commitment to continuously developing Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Illfonic has also played a crucial role in the development of major games like Crysis 3 and Evolve. With this recent update, Killer Klowns from Outer Space will now join the studio's ever-growing list of successful projects.

During his speech at Gamescom, Illfonic CEO and co-founder Charles Brungardt expressed his enthusiasm for being part of this new project. He shared that he and his team are longtime fans of the Killer Klowns from Outer Space IP and were excited to be involved. Brungardt mentioned that the transition process from former publisher Good Shepherd Games has been enjoyable. His goal is to create an immersive experience for the horror fan community, aligning with the previous developers' dedication to staying true to the original Killer Klowns movie.

Considering Illfonic's preference for asymmetric horror games based on classic 1980s film franchises, as evident from their previous works, fans anticipating Killer Klowns from Outer Space can find reassurance in the company's involvement. Although no launch date has been announced and the game's website still indicates an "early 2023" release window, development is ongoing. Players can still sign up for the Killer Klowns beta to get an early taste of the game.

Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game is coming soon for PC, Playstation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Source: Gematsu