Bloober Team and Anshar Studios revealed Saw: Genesis, an asymmetrical multiplayer horror game, during the Summer Game Fest 2026 [1].
The announcement marks a significant expansion for the Saw franchise, moving the series into the competitive 3v1 multiplayer format to offer a new type of horror experience [2].
The developers said the game features a 3v1 multiplayer format [3]. This structure pits three players against one, following the asymmetrical trend popular in the horror genre. The project is being published by Bloober Team and developed by Anshar Studios [4].
Details regarding the historical setting of the game remain inconsistent among reports. One source said the story takes place during World War I in the 1910s [5]. Another report identifies the setting as 1920s London [6]. Despite these discrepancies, the narrative is positioned as a prequel, taking place 100 years before the reign of terror associated with the character Jigsaw [7].
The reveal coincided with a premature Steam listing that appeared in June 2026 [8]. This listing provided early visibility for the title before the official showcase at Summer Game Fest [9].
As a prequel, the game aims to explore the origins of the traps and psychological warfare that define the franchise. The transition to a multiplayer environment allows the developers to simulate the tension of the films through cooperative and adversarial gameplay.
“an asymmetrical multiplayer horror game (3v1) set in the Saw universe”
The shift toward an asymmetrical multiplayer model suggests that the Saw franchise is attempting to capitalize on the 'Dead by Daylight' style of gaming. By setting the story a century before the original films, the developers can introduce new lore and environments without being constrained by the existing cinematic timeline.
