Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival launched on October 8, 2026. IXBT reported that the PC version arrived without Denuvo and was cracked quickly; SteamDB’s chart for that date recorded an all-time peak of 8,317 concurrent Steam players. That figure measures people playing at the same time, not sales or the number of downloads.
What was reported about the release-day crack?
In an October 8, 2026 report, IXBT Games said the Steam release launched without Denuvo and was cracked quickly. The crack and its timing have not been independently confirmed by the sources available here, so they should be treated as IXBT’s report rather than as verified facts. IXBT Games’ release-day report
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Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival - PlayStation 5 | $39.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Evil West (PS5) | $52.97 | Buy on Amazon |
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Perp The Persistence Enhanced Amélioré(e) Anglais PlayStation 5 | $18.18 | Buy on Amazon |
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Broken Pieces PS5 | $34.64 | Buy on Amazon |
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Hellraiser Legacy: Pinhead | $19.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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The distinction matters: a report of a crack does not establish how many people downloaded or played an unauthorized copy. No verified piracy-download figure is available.
What does SteamDB’s player count show?
SteamDB’s charts page displayed an all-time peak of 8,317 concurrent players on October 8, 2026. Concurrent players are the number playing simultaneously, not units sold, total players, or downloads. SteamDB’s chart is live and may change as activity changes, so the figure should be read as the peak shown for that date, not as a permanent total. SteamDB charts
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- A New Story in Hellraiser's Canon – Unwittingly kickstart Pinhead’s ritual to unleash greater pain and pleasure than ever before.
- Harness the Power of the Box – Combine the unique, hellish abilities of the Configuration with an arsenal of earthly weapons to inflict bone-breaking, flesh-searing pain - or is it pleasure? - upon masochistic enemies.
- Fight Against Unholy Enemies – Take on hell's wretches, deviants, cultists, and even its most infernal priests in a story-driven horror survival game.
IXBT separately described the game as exceeding 6,000 concurrent players and attributed that figure to SteamDB. Its report also said the title ranked second among games published by Saber Interactive, but the comparison set and ranking method are not established by the available evidence, so that ranking cannot be confirmed here. IXBT Games’ report
When and where did Hellraiser: Revival launch?
Saber Interactive’s support FAQ gives October 8, 2026 as the release date and lists PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam. SteamDB identifies Saber Interactive as the Steam game’s developer and publisher and records the same release date. Saber Interactive’s game FAQ SteamDB game listing
Rank #2
- This physical version of the Evil West includes a Wild Wild Easter pack! Tear off undead new while looking fancy like a devil with a new outfit and five weapon skins.
- Fight alone or with a friend in a stylish, bloody action battle
- Myths i legendy opowiadane w stylizowanym, dziwnym wszechświecie dzikiego zachodu
- Grow with extras, weapons and upgrade tools
- Explore and fight in a story-based campaign to save America
Saber describes the game as a “single-player first-person action horror survival game.” The player controls a character using the Genesis Configuration puzzle box. IXBT identifies the protagonist as Aidan, who is trying to save Sunny from the Labyrinth. Saber estimates an 8–12-hour playthrough depending on playstyle; that is the publisher’s estimate, not a guaranteed completion time. Saber Interactive’s game FAQ IXBT Games’ report
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What the player count cannot tell you
- Sales: Steam concurrent-player activity does not reveal how many copies were sold.
- Total audience: A peak counts simultaneous players, not everyone who played over time or across platforms.
- Piracy scale: The reported crack does not quantify unauthorized downloads.
Accordingly, the October 8 peak is evidence of a notable Steam activity snapshot, not proof of sales performance or of the crack’s effect on legitimate purchases.
Rank #3
- PS5 Features include raytracing modes and immersive haptic feedback for DualSense
- Use darkness and cover to avoid being overwhelmed by the ship's deadly new inhabitants
- Seek out the weapon fabricators to increase your firepower as you journey deeper, into the dark and terrifying depths, but beware ammo is limited
- Gather materials & schematics for weapon upgrades and suit customizations with buffs
- Harvest DNA material to improve health, toughness and defensive capabilities.Survive an ever changing labyrinth. Each and every expedition into The Persistence will be disorienting and different.Death is just the beginning. Fatal encounters will result in Zimri's consciousness being uploaded into a new cloned body, ready to try again, with any upgraded stats, suits & weapon schematics kept to aid the next attempt to save the ship
Other practical details from Saber
Saber says an internet connection is not required. It also says it has no plans for future DLC or content updates, while anticipating possible post-launch patches. These are the publisher’s stated plans and may not rule out later changes. Saber Interactive’s game FAQ
For physical formats, Saber says PS5 and Xbox Series X|S have disc editions. The Switch 2 edition uses a game-key card, with retail physical availability scheduled later. Availability can depend on region and retailer. Saber Interactive’s physical-edition information
Rank #4
- DEEP THRILLING ATMOSPHERE - Explore the sleepy Saint-Exil region through a deep environmental narrative and discover a cult obsessed with sending sinners out to sea and why the military so obsessed with small, sleepy French coastal town?
Saber allows and encourages streaming and video creation, but asks creators to apply an 18+ age restriction and a sexual-themes label where their platform supports it. The FAQ says the game has no streamer mode. Saber Interactive’s streaming guidance
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