Why isn't Killer Klowns game on Xbox One and PS4? Everything we know

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Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game has finally launched, but it is notably absent from the PS4 and Xbox One.

The asymmetrical multiplayer game is the next in a line of classic horror movie adaptations, following in the footsteps of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Friday the 13th games.

Based on the 1988 film of the same name, where a band of clowns from outer space (surprisingly) land on Earth in an attempt to invade, Killer Klowns is a wacky blend of horror and comedy that became a cult hit in the years after its release.

There have been mixed reviews of the game so far, though, with it receiving a score of 71 on website Metacritic.

That said, IGN rated it a fairly healthy 7/10, with reviewer Travis Northup calling it «hilarious and action-packed», but he did add that it runs its course quickly.

But all of that is only relevant if you’re actually able to play the game, so if you’re a last-generation console owner, read on to find out why it isn’t landing on Xbox One and PS4, and what you need to play Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game.

There has been no official confirmation from developer IllFonic as to why Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game is not currently available on last generation consoles such as Xbox One and PS4.

Last year’s reveal trailer included the logos for both the PS4 and Xbox One at the end, which naturally led us to believe it would also be released on the consoles. However, it now appears the developer has silently moved on from working with those systems.

As there is no official word, we can only speculate that this is because IllFonic wanted to provide the player with a visual experience that emulates the 1988 film as closely as possible.

To do this, the studio would need to use the most powerful devices available, and that no longer includes the Xbox One and PS4.

It is also worth mentioning that, believe it or not, the PS5 and Series X/S are around four years old now, and so we are seeing developers gradually phase out games