The Saw franchise has been revived with the announcement of SAW: Genesis, a new video game exploring the origins of Jigsaw.

The $30 millin toe in the water

The game, revealed at Summer Game Fest, is an asynchronous multiplayer game set in the aftermath of World War I, featuring 3v1 confrontations on procedurally generated maps.

Players can choose to step into the role of the Judge, manipulating trials and prisoners from behind the scenes, or play as one of three Accused looking to escape a deadly labyrinth through teamwork and sacrifice.

Why 4,000 unsold units became the prize

The game's development is a collaboration between Bloober Team, Broken Mirror Games , and Anshar Studios, with plans to be in a playable state for Early Access later this year, featuring all core mechanics and initial content.

Fans can officially sign up for the Alpha playtest and learn more about the game at SawGenesisGame.com.

An echo of Sydney's 2024 institutional buy-up

The cancellation of Saw 11 due to creative differences has left fans eagerly awaiting news on the franchise's fuure, with possibilities ranging from a reworked Saw 11 to a reboot or legacy sequel.

While the specifics of the next Saw installment remain unclear, one thing is certain: Saw is making a comeback with SAW: Genesis, a brand-new video game revealed at Summer Game Fest.

Who is the unnmaed buyer?

The game's development is a collaboration between Bloober Team, Broken Mirror Games, and Anshar Studios, with plans to be in a playable state for Early Access later this year, featuring all core mechanics and initial content.

Fans can officially sign up for the Alpha playtest and learn more about the game at SawGenesisGame .com .