Take on the role of one of the notorious Slaughter family, or their victims, in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a third-person asymmetrical horror experience based on the groundbreaking and iconic 1974 horror film.

As a victim you must use your wits and stealth to stay out of the Family's reach and find the tools you need to lead to your eventual freedom. Slaughter Family players must seek out, track down, and stop their guests from escaping. Players of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre can finally find out if they have what it takes to survive.

Experience the mad and macabre for yourself in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

Gun Interactive announced more details regarding the game’s upcoming Technical Test, which will begin on Thursday, May 25th and continue until midnight on Monday, May 29th, marking the first opportunity for fans to experience the terror and brutal intensity that first shocked audiences almost fifty years ago.

The test will be accessible exclusively via Steam.

The Technical Test for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is an invitation to the gaming community from Gun Interactive and Sumo Nottingham to collaborate in the game’s finishing stages in advance of its August 18th launch. The purpose of this event is to document the technical performance and capabilities of the latest playable build for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, not to preview the finished product.

When is the Technical Test? 

The Test will take place on Thursday, May 25th, 2023. 

How long will the Test last?

The Test will last through the weekend. 

What platform is the Test on?

The Tech Test will be available via Steam PC. 

What specs are needed to play?

Below we have listed the required specs to play the Technical Test of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, separated by resolution and expected frame rate. Please keep in mind, these specs are intentionally a bit more strict than what will be present at launch. The final build of the game will have further optimization and that will impact the required specs allowing a wider variety of machines to run the game well.

The specs needed to play The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: 

• 1080p 30FPS
  • i5 CPU / 8GB RAM / 30GB HDD / RTX 2070
• 1080p 60FPS
  • i7 CPU / 16GB RAM / 30GB SSD / RTX 3070
• 4k 30FPS
  • i7 CPU / 16GB RAM / 30GB SSD / RTX 3090
• 4k 60FPS
  • i9 CPU / 16GB RAM / 30GB SSD / RTX 4090

How do I participate/sign up for the Tech Test?

You can wishlist The Texas Chain Saw Massacre on Steam. Wishlisting the game is the best way to stay informed of when the Tech Test page goes live.

Is Gun Interactive working with Content Creators during the Tech Test?

All content creators can reach out to Evolve PR through Terminals.io. 

How will I know if I get chosen to be part of the Tech Test? 

You will receive an email from Steam when you are added to the Tech Test. You will see your status on the store page for the base game, as well. 

Is the Technical Test public?

Yes. The Test will be free to the public. 

How many seats for the Test?

The seats will be limited. Exact seat counts are not set in stone at this time.

Can I create and stream content of the Tech Test? NDA?

The Tech Test does not require an NDA, which means that all players can stream, create, and upload content during the Test. 

Is the Tech Test free?

Yes. The Tech Test will be free for anyone who receives an email from Steam for access to the Tech Test.  

What’s the difference between a tech test and a beta?

A Tech Test differs from a Beta in that the Technical Test is more focused on stress testing the game and backend services, allowing our team to adjust server load and make any adjustments prior to launch.

What content should we expect in the tech test? Maps, characters, metagame, etc?

Players can expect PVP matches with other people who received Steam keys. You will only be allowed to access the Family House map during the Technical Test. Players can expect to play as Victims Leland, Connie, Sonny, and Ana.  For Family, players will be able to choose from The Cook, The Hitchhiker, and Leatherface.

What are the main purposes of the tech test?

The purpose of the Tech Test is to see how the game handles the player base, the servers, the gameplay, and the ins and outs of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. This will not only be for players but will also be for us to see what works and what may possibly need improvement before the release date of Friday, August 18th, 2023.

Is the build of the tech test close to what the game will be at launch?

The build of the Tech Test is the latest build of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, but it is not its final version. On release day, the game will be its finalized version. 

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre features an entirely new soundtrack overseen by composer and lead sound designer Ross Tregenza that channels Wayne Bell’s trailblazing sound design for the 1974 film, as well as an additional album, Remains, featuring music written and performed by Jim Bonney and Gun CEO and President Wes Keltner.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) on August 18, 2023, and will launch into Game Pass on Xbox and PC.