The upcoming multiplayer horror title Saw Genesis will not enter Steam Early Access this year, its developer confirmed. Originally slated for a summer 2024 test phase followed by an early access launch, the game now targets a first-quarter 2027 release. The delay was announced alongside a brief statement from the studio, which emphasized that additional development time is needed to refine core systems and ensure a stable launch.

Saw Genesis pits one player against three survivors in an asymmetrical co-op setup. The player controlling Jigsaw, referred to as The Judge, monitors the map from an elevated perspective, while the survivors, known as The Accused, must navigate traps and potentially sacrifice limbs to escape. The game distinguishes itself from similar titles through its vertical sightlines and the necessity for teammates to intervene and free trapped players.

The franchise, best known for its film series, previously featured a Jigsaw character skin in the multiplayer game Dead by Daylight. The new title aims to expand on that connection but remains in development without a confirmed early access date beyond the revised 2027 window. No further details about specific changes to the release schedule have been provided.