Slender: The Arrival 10th Anniversary Update And S: The Lost Chapters

2013's Slender: The Arrival is one of the most iconic horror games of all time, garnering a huge fanbase, merchandise, and countless fan creations. The best part? The game is finally getting a 10th Anniversary Update in 2023 after a decade of silence from developers!

Developers say that "every shadow, every material, every model and every hair-raising encounter with the mysterious Slender Man will be rendered in stunning detail," with updates both to gameplay and visuals coming to the game. The update will use Unreal Engine 5.2.

Also included in the update is S: The Last Chapters, which the developers describe as a "brand new type of horror," allowing players to delve deeper into the stories of the Slender universe. The update comes after months of fan speculation about a possible remake following developers' addition of a countdown clock to the Slender: The Arrival website with no context.

Slender: The Arrival 10th Anniversary Update Release Date

According to the developers' press release, Slender: The Arrival is coming this October, so fans will be able to get their hands on the new update relatively soon.

Slender: The Arrival's 10th anniversary took place on 26 March 2023, meaning that this update comes a little over a decade after the first game was released. While the update won't come out on the game's anniversary, definitely fitting that the release will be just around Halloween, given that the title will no doubt set the mood for the spooky season.

You can wishlist S: The Last Chapters on Steam now.

Slender: The Arrival 10th Anniversary Update Trailer

Blue Isle Studios released a trailer showcasing the game's updated gameplay and visuals. The brief video offers a glance at the game's environments and even gives players a peek at the new model for the iconic Slender Man for just a few frames (he's known for being elusive, after all!).

Here's a look at the trailer for the upcoming update so you can check it out for yourself:

That's all we know so far about the upcoming Slender: The Arrival update, including its release date and what content fans can expect. It's not only a major visual and gameplay overhaul, but includes new chapters and lore, too! As Blue Isle Studios releases more information about the 10th Anniversary Update is revealed, we'll update this article to keep you in the loop.