Summary
A video game adaptation of Zach Cregger’s 2022 horror hitBarbarianis currently in the works by New Regency Pictures and Diversion3 Entertainment. The upcoming horror title will expand on the film’s universe and themes.
Barbariancomes from writer and director Zach Cregger, whose solo directorial debut attained $45.4 million at the box office on a $4-4.5 million budget. The film was a success, garnering praise for its horrifying elements, story, and cast, which includes Georgina Campbell, Justin Long, and Bill Skarsgård. With a runtime of 102 minutes, audiences were introduced to the unnerving concept of a double-booked Airbnb scenario that unfolds into a horror show. WhileBarbarianmay have centered a singular horror-thriller experience, a new video game adaptation aims to broaden its horizons.
Thehaunting Airbnb fromBarbarianwon’t be the only horror show for fans of the film to witness. According toBloody Disgusting, New Regency Pictures and Diversion3 Entertainment are creating a new video game adaptation that takes on the horror film. Details are scarce in terms of plot, gameplay, characters, and settings, yet players can expect the world ofBarbarianto be expanded upon for PC and consoles. “We look forward to exploring these themes further in the game,” says Tim Hesse, Executive Producer of Diversion3 Entertainment. Whether this means that it will be a sequel, prequel, or a spin-off remains to be seen.
WhileBarbarianfansaren’t being given much context to rely on, they can look at the history of developer Diversion3 Entertainment’s projects for some reference. The company previously worked on the asymmetrical multiplayer horror gamesFriday the 13th: The GameandEvil Dead: The Game. Similar toDead by Daylight, the games feature horror film and gaming icons that players can control. When it comes to the world ofBarbarian, there’s a possibility that the game will also take an asymettrical approach, though this is purely speculation. If it does happen, killers could control The Mother while survivors control the victims from the film or original characters. For now, players will just have to wait and see what New Regency Pictures and Diversion3 Entertainment have in store for them, as virtually nothing about the game is known.
Barbarianis yet another horror film to receive the video game adaptation treatment.The Texas Chain Saw Massacrewas released recently, and it continues the trend of developers translating horror movie experiences into a gaming form. WithBarbariannow coming out with its own adaptation, fans of the film can expect more scares and surprises, but it is unclear when those will be delivered since there is no release window for theBarbariangame yet.
