A content-rich collector’s edition is on the horizon for Terrifier: The ARTcade Game. Excitingly, this special edition can be added to your collection, but it will only be accessible for PS5 and Switch players, even though the game is also set to release on Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Originally announced in October 2024, this game is being crafted by the talented team at Spain’s Relevo and will be brought to players under the wing of Barcelona’s SelectaVision, through their label SelectaPlay. This 2D pixel-art beat-em-up is steeped in the Terrifier lore and is eyeing a 2025 release. However, fans are still waiting for a specific launch date.
The Terrifier franchise is exploring new territory with this physical Collector’s Edition, packed with a host of intriguing items. Included in this collection is a copy of the game and an array of collectible items like two enamel pins of Art the Clown and Vicky, a unique “Puke” bag, a reversible poster, four character stickers, and a detailed art book. It also comes with a stylish collector’s case, the game’s soundtrack, an instruction manual, and even a pair of light gray, bloody gloves—though, these won’t come with the frightful fingertip cut-offs that Art the Clown’s gloves are known for.
You can secure your own Collector’s Edition by pre-ordering it through the official website. However, a word to the wise: based on SelectaPlay’s previous releases, it seems this edition will only be available as a pre-launch offer for the game. While the exact date remains under wraps, the promise is that it will only be on purchase through 2025.
One notable limitation is the platform availability for this exclusive bundle. While the game itself will grace the PS5, Switch, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, only those opting for the PS5 and Switch will have the chance to own this physical edition. Xbox and PC users will have to settle for digital versions.
In terms of gameplay, Terrifier: The ARTcade Game draws inspiration from the franchise’s earlier slasher films while also spinning an original story. Players can expect Art the Clown to wreak havoc on Terrifier movie sets in a typically gruesome fashion. The Collector’s Edition doesn’t hold back on digital bonuses either—it boasts a Hardcore mode complete with an alternative ending, a character skin, and an extra gallery of content.
Fans of the genre will likely appreciate how this game brings together the nostalgia of pixel art with the chilling allure of the Terrifier series. Though the wait continues for a set release date, the promise of unique and exclusive content may well make it worth the anticipation.
