By Allison Watkinson
TLL Reporter
Saber Interactive, Boss Team Games, and Metro Goldwyn Mayer have released the Army of Darkness update for Evil Dead: The Game.
This major content update introduces a new map featuring Castle Kandar, the setting of the classic MGM film Army of Darkness, as well as two new weapons, new premium cosmetics and a new single-player Exploration mode.
The new map, weapons and mode are free for all owners of Evil Dead: The Game. The update is available now for players on consoles and PC via the Epic Games Store.
Evil Dead: The Game is officially licensed by Boss Team Games from Renaissance Pictures, STUDIOCANAL, MGM, and Lionsgate.
Renaissance Pictures is the original owner and creator of the Evil Dead film franchise. It was formed in 1979 by Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert and Bruce Campbell.
STUDIOCANAL is a leading European producer and distributor of feature films and series. This studio was involved in the production of the popular 1987 film, Evil Dead 2.
Metro Goldwyn Mayer is an entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content across all platforms. This studio produced the Army of Darkness movie for the Evil Dead franchise.
Lionsgate is a motion picture and television studio that is connected with the STARZ global subscription platform. Lionsgate is the producer of the Ash vs Evil Dead television series.
Evil Dead: The Game is the first multi-platform console and PC game based on the Evil Dead film franchise. The game is developed and published by Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games.
The free weapons in the Army of Darkness expansion include the Mace, a slow but powerful close-range weapon and the ranged Explosive Crossbow.
Players can purchase two new Ash outfits from Army of Darkness: the Ash Williams S-Mart Employee Outfit and the Ash Williams Gallant Knight Outfit. The Medieval Bundle is also available, which features new outfits for Lord Arthur and Henry the Red, along with a golden outfit for Evil Ash and his minions.
Inspired by the horror, humor and action of the Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead: The Game brings the series’ most popular characters together in a battle with the forces of darkness.
Fan-favorite characters from every era of the franchise are featured in the game, including Ash, Kelly Maxwell, Pablo Simon Bolivar, Annie Knowby, Scotty and Lord Arthur. Players can also level up a variety of character classes with unique abilities to help survive in multiplayer and single-player missions.
This licensing deal was made with the assistance of Creative Licensing, a full-service merchandise licensing agency that specializes in long-term brand development. Founded in 1982, Creative Licensing currently represents a large catalog of classic films and properties, including STUDIOCANAL for the Evil Dead.