Latest Texas Chain Saw Massacre Update is Causing Some Issues

The developers of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre have recently confirmed that the game is facing issues at the moment, especially on PlayStation, where the launch of the new Virginia character was momentarily delayed. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s most recent update added a new playable character called Virginia, but many players started experiencing glitches soon after her debut.

Released back in 2023, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre received generally favorable reviews, often comparing it to the popular Dead By Daylight. As a live service game, the title has regular updates, which often tweak some mechanics and offer more content. However, it seems that the latest update has not been working as intended.

In a post made earlier on Twitter, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s developer Sumo Nottingham confirmed that the release of Virginia for PlayStation gamers was delayed to 2 pm EDT. While the character has since been released and is currently available on all platforms at the time of writing, Virginia’s launch and the update caused several problems for the player base, as the game is currently in a glitched state. For example, one gamer claimed that Virginia’s outfits were currently bugged and that it was not possible to unlock them, a problem that was recognized by the developer. Another player complained that on PC they were facing game-breaking problems, such as network issues, even when their internet connection was working well.

Texas Chain Saw Massacre Players Complain About Game Issues

Even after Virginia’s release for PlayStation, it seems that some bugs persist, such as her skill tree and outfits not working. Overall, previous updates for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre were generally less prone to issues, which makes the debut of this character somewhat disappointing for many gamers.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s new Virginia character was originally announced earlier this month and is voiced by the horror actress Barbara Crampton. The character, who has a tragic backstory involving her missing son, comes with two special abilities. Virginia can make throwables that temporarily blind Family members, and also has a special ability that contaminates blood buckets.

In related news, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre recently announced it would change devs. Back in February, the game’s current developer Sumo Nottingham announced that it would step aside “soon,” thanking both the publisher Gun Interactive and the fans for their support. Now, Black Tower Studios is set to take over the development of the game for the foreseeable future.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Inspired by the seminal 1970s horror movie, Sumo Nottingham’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is an asymmetrical PvP experience that pits a group of victims against a Slaughter Family representative. The game features iconic villains from the films like Leatherface, The Hitchhiker, and Grandpa.

Released

August 18, 2023

Developer(s)

Sumo Nottingham

Publisher(s)

Gun Interactive