First-Person Survival Horror with Puzzle-Box Powers

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Wiki

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival key art with Pinhead holding the Genesis Configuration puzzle box

Enter the Labyrinth as Aidan and search for Sunny while surviving Pinhead's bargain. Combine earthly weapons with the Genesis Configuration's powers, solve unsettling puzzles, and confront the Scarlet Church.

  • Release: Oct 8, 2026
  • Steam Demo: Sep 17, 2026
  • Single-Player
  • Estimated Campaign: 8–12 Hours
  • 4 Platform Families

What is Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival?

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is a single-player, first-person survival horror game from Saber Interactive. Aidan searches for his girlfriend Sunny in a story that connects the real world with the Labyrinth. Clive Barker contributed to the game's creative direction, and Doug Bradley returns as Pinhead.

The Genesis Configuration is central to both combat and environmental puzzles. Players use melee weapons and firearms, manage inventory, and gather crafting resources while facing cultists and other threats. The Steam demo covers the prologue and part of Episode 1, with additional weapons, upgrades, powers, and puzzles in the full game.

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First-person view of Aidan holding the glowing Genesis Configuration puzzle box in a dark corridor
  • Developer
    Saber Interactive
  • Platform
    PC / PS5 / Xbox Series X|S / Nintendo Switch 2
  • Genre
    First-Person Survival Horror
  • Release Date
    Oct 8, 2026
  • Estimated Campaign Length
    8–12 Hours
  • Player Mode
    Single-Player
  • Steam Languages
    8
  • Full Game PC Storage
    80 GB
  • Genres
    First-Person Survival Horror

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Guides & Topics

8 researched topics covering the beginner path, puzzles, Genesis Configuration powers, combat, crafting, PC requirements, the Steam demo, and the story.

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Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Beginner Guide

Start with the opening chapters and learn how the game introduces combat, crafting, and puzzles. Follow the Steam demo's confirmed content and understand how to move from the demo to the full game.

  1. Play the Prologue

    Play the Prologue, where Aidan follows Sunny into the Labyrinth.

  2. Sample Episode 1

    Continue into the Episode 1 sample, which introduces puzzle solving, crafting, and combat.

  3. Move to the full game

    Start a new save when moving to the full game; demo progress does not carry over.

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Puzzle Guide

Explore environmental clues, repeating rooms, and locked passages. Learn the puzzle situations and solutions demonstrated in official previews.

  • Looping Rooms

    Preview

    An official preview demonstrates escaping a repeating-house sequence by turning back instead of continuing forward.

  • Picture Locks

    Preview

    A previewed safe uses a sliding-picture lock, with a diagram on a desk providing a clue.

  • Statue Gates

    Preview

    A courtyard puzzle requires recovering missing statue items, including a tongue or hand, before opening its gates.

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Genesis Configuration Guide

Understand the mysterious puzzle box at the center of Aidan's journey. Explore its confirmed uses in combat, traversal, and environmental interactions.

  • Offensive Powers

    The Genesis Configuration can channel offensive abilities, including setting enemies on fire.

  • Moving Walkways

    A preview demonstrates using the box to rotate a wheel and realign narrow walkways.

  • Changing Shape

    The box can change into the correct form to function as a key for certain gates.

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Weapons & Combat

Explore the game's melee weapons, firearms, and supernatural combat abilities. Distinguish confirmed weapon features from equipment specifically included with the Deluxe Edition.

  • Melee Weapons

    Aidan uses melee weapons alongside ranged weapons to confront hostile enemies.

  • Firearms & Powers

    The full game combines conventional weapons with the supernatural abilities of the Genesis Configuration.

  • Weapon Upgrades

    Steam's demo description confirms that the full game includes an arsenal of weapons and their upgrades.

  • The Nailer

    Deluxe Edition

    The Nailer is a melee weapon listed among the Deluxe Edition's included items.

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Crafting & Inventory

Learn the crafting basics introduced in the demo. Understand inventory management and the resources available through exploration.

  • Crafting Basics

    The Steam demo introduces crafting alongside combat and puzzle solving.

  • Inventory Management

    Players manage an inventory system described in the official PlayStation preview as similar to Resident Evil.

  • Exploration Rewards

    Optional locks and safe combinations can reward ammunition, crafting resources, upgrades, or a new weapon.

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival System Requirements

Compare the official minimum and recommended PC specifications before installing. Check the full game's storage requirement separately from the demo.

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival System Requirements
ComponentMinimumRecommended
OS

Windows 10 64-bit (22H2 update or later)

Windows 10 64-bit (22H2 update or later)
Processor

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or Intel Core i5-8400

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i5-12400F
Memory

8 GB RAM

16 GB RAM
Graphics

AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 8GB or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT or NVIDIA RTX 3060
Storage

80 GB available space

80 GB available space
Additional Notes

SSD recommended

SSD recommended

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Steam Demo Guide

Try the free Steam demo, released on September 17, 2026. Check its included chapters, save-progress limitations, and differences from the full game.

  • Included Chapters

    The demo contains the Prologue and a portion of Episode 1, introducing the Labyrinth and the Scarlet Church.

  • Full Game Features

    Steam identifies additional Genesis Configuration powers, weapon upgrades, and more complex puzzles as part of the full experience.

  • Save Progress

    Progress made in the demo does not transfer to the full game.

  • Demo Build

    The demo is identified as a pre-release build that may contain bugs, performance issues, or work-in-progress content.

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Characters & Story

Meet the central characters and factions in this new Hellraiser story. Understand Aidan's search for Sunny and the threats surrounding the Genesis Configuration without revealing unverified endings.

  • Aidan

    The protagonist uses the Genesis Configuration while searching for a way to rescue Sunny.

  • Sunny

    Aidan's girlfriend is trapped in the otherworldly Labyrinth.

  • Pinhead

    Aidan must survive his bargain with the infamous Pinhead as the story unfolds.

  • Scarlet Church

    The demo introduces this hostile faction, which has taken possession of the Genesis Configuration.

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival FAQ

Common questions about Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, answered for survival horror players choosing a platform, trying the Steam demo, or preparing for the full game.

When does Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival release?

The scheduled release date is October 8, 2026. Saber lists a global launch time of 12:00 UTC, equivalent to 5:00 a.m. PDT and 8:00 p.m. Singapore time. Check your regional store for actual unlock availability.

Which platforms support Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival?

The confirmed platforms are Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 physical retail edition is scheduled for October 30, 2026.

Is Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival single-player or multiplayer?

It is designed for one player. The official game description identifies it as a single-player, first-person survival horror experience.

Does Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival have a demo, and does progress carry over?

Yes. A free Steam demo released on September 17, 2026, includes the prologue and part of Episode 1. Demo progress does not carry over to the full game, and the pre-release demo may contain bugs or performance issues.

How long is Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival?

Saber estimates around 8–12 hours for a playthrough, depending on playstyle. This is an official estimate rather than a measured completion-time average.

What does the Genesis Configuration do in Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival?

The Genesis Configuration supplies supernatural combat abilities and helps solve environmental puzzles, reshape routes, and open certain gates. The full game also includes melee weapons and firearms.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival?

The minimum specifications list Windows 10 64-bit with the 22H2 update or later, 8 GB RAM, an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, and a GTX 1660 or Radeon RX Vega 64 8GB. The full game needs 80 GB of storage; an SSD is recommended.

Can Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival be played offline?

Yes. Saber's official FAQ says an internet connection is not required to play.

Will Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival receive DLC or content updates?

Saber currently plans post-launch fixes but says it has no plans for future DLC or content updates. This describes the announced plan and may change.

What is the age rating for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival?

The US Xbox listing carries an ESRB Mature 17+ rating, while Nintendo's UK listing shows PEGI 18. The game contains strong violence, gore, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

Ready to Enter the Labyrinth?

Start with the opening chapters, understand the Genesis Configuration, and prepare for the game's combat and puzzles. Use our guides alongside the official Steam demo.