It’s no secret thatFriday the 13th: The Gamegot off to a rocky start at launch, but things have gotten better in the months since. There are still areas that the asymmetrical multiplayer game can improve, but the developers also need to keep players interested withnew content and updates.
One of the most anticipated of theFriday the 13thupdates is the release of Part 4 Jason, one of the first new skins being added for the game’s iconic killer. Fans still haven’t seen much of Jason Part 4 in action, but this week developers Illfonic and Gun Media gave them a closer look at the character’s design.
As expected, thisnew Jason skinrepresents its film counterpart well, with a mask that is far less streamlined than some of the later movie versions. This is Jason in the early days – some even refer to this as “human Jason” – so his mask is a bit larger. You can also see some of the deformities hidden by the mask, which suggests that going for the Jason kill against this skin might reveal some new horrors.
We also know from previous reveals that Jason Part 4 will be using anew weapon inFriday the 13th: The Game, a pig splitter. Essentially a cleaver with a very elongated handle, the pig splitter is sure to setup even more gruesome camp counselor kills and have its fair share of advantages and disadvantages. To that point, Gun Media and Illfonic have yet to detail what Part 4 Jason will offer in terms of match viability. Some skins are better suited for grab kills, while others focus on melee or ranged combat. With a weapon like the pig splitter, one has to assume Jason Part 4 will keep some distance, but how much is unclear.
As far as when Jason Part 4 will release, theFriday the 13thdevelopers have provided a roadmap for additional content and the skin is next on the docket. Last week, theSpring Break 1984 DLC releasedand added some skimpy swimwear to the counselor customization options. Now it’s Jason’s turn to occupy the spotlight.
Friday the 13this available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
