After building hype this past year, developers Sumo Nottingham and publisher Gun Interactive have finally revealed the release date for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre! Better yet, they have also announced an upcoming technical test. However, eligibility for the test will be limited, but further details and instructions will be shared in the coming weeks.

The chosen release date is set in recognition of the infamous date upon which the events of the original 1974 film took place. This video game takes place in the months leading up to the events of the original 1974 film, and features authentic recreations of the locations, characters, and imagery of the source material. Players control either the Victims or members of the Slaughter Family—including the infamous Leatherface—in a vicious game of 3v4 cat-and-mouse.

The first opportunity for fans to experience the terror and brutal intensity that first shocked audiences almost fifty years ago will be during the Technical Test, which is set to take place on May 25th. However, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will fully launch on August 18th for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.