Legendary horror actor and stuntman Kane Hodder — best known for portraying Jason Voorhees in multiple Friday the 13th films — has just sparked a wave of speculation in the horror gaming community. In a recent interview with Flickering Myth, Hodder revealed that he has started working on a third video game with Gun Interactive and IllFonic, the same studios responsible for Friday the 13th: The Game.
While the project is still under wraps, fans are already piecing together clues that suggest a new Friday the 13th game might be on the way — and for good reason.
“Three weeks ago we just started a new, a third game,” Hodder told Flickering Myth. “We’re not at liberty to talk about yet but wait till you hear what it is. And it’s the same company all three times [Leatherface Game, Jason Game and this new game] which I love working with — it’s Gun Interactive and IllFonic also that was involved in the Friday one and this new one and I love doing the motion capture.”
Why This Matters
Kane Hodder’s involvement with Gun Interactive and IllFonic has always been tied to iconic horror properties. He performed motion capture for Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th: The Game (2017) and later for Leatherface in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Game (2023). His comment about working with the same studios “all three times” immediately ignited speculation: Could Jason Voorhees be returning to video games once again?
The Timing Is Suspiciously Perfect
Recent developments outside the gaming industry make this theory even more plausible. Striker Entertainment, a company specializing in IP management and licensing, has been confirmed to be working with a new horror brand called Jason Universe. This initiative aims to revive the Friday the 13th franchise with new films, merchandise, and — crucially — new video games.
Striker is actively collaborating with Victor Miller (the original screenwriter of Friday the 13th) and Horror Inc. to relaunch the franchise under one umbrella after years of legal battles over the rights. This makes the timing of Hodder’s announcement more than just a coincidence — it might be our first real hint at the long-awaited return of Jason Voorhees to the gaming world.
What Could a New Friday the 13th Game Look Like?
While nothing official has been announced, fans are hoping for a spiritual successor to the 2017 asymmetrical multiplayer game that IllFonic and Gun Interactive launched. That title was beloved for its atmosphere, authenticity, and its faithful recreation of the Friday the 13th films. However, it was short-lived due to legal issues surrounding the IP.
With those legal challenges now seemingly resolved and the Jason Universe project pushing forward, the stage is finally set for a fully realized Friday the 13th experience — possibly bigger and more ambitious than ever before.
But…
Gun Interactive now faces the challenge of regaining the trust of its player base after the controversial shutdown of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre game. The title, which launched with significant fanfare, was unexpectedly discontinued, leaving its community frustrated and vocal about the lack of long-term support and transparency. This decision stirred considerable backlash, and many fans are now skeptical about future projects from the studio. If Gun Interactive is indeed working on a new Friday the 13th game, it will need to demonstrate a renewed commitment to communication, content longevity, and community engagement to restore its reputation.
Final Thoughts
If the stars are aligning as they seem to be, Kane Hodder’s cryptic tease could very well point to Jason’s long-awaited return to gaming. Gun Interactive and IllFonic are both known for delivering fan-service-packed horror titles, and with the full backing of the Jason Universe reboot initiative, the future is looking promising — and terrifying.
Stay tuned for updates, and keep your eyes peeled… Jason might be coming back, and this time, he’s bringing next-gen horror with him.
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