Footage From the Canceled Scream Game has been Found in a Valve Leak
A Valve leak that surfaced in August 2026, reportedly approximately 12 TB in size, made numerous files from old Steam archives accessible. A user examining these archives revealed data and gameplay footage of a multiplayer Scream prototype, allegedly developed by Fatshark. The authenticity of the shared materials has not been officially confirmed, but SteamDB records also contain some details pointing to the project’s existence.
Scream Prototype Designed as a Multiplayer Horror Game
The leaked gameplay footage shows a very early-stage development. The prototype’s structure resembles asymmetrical multiplayer horror games like Friday the 13th and Dead by Daylight. The project, thought to center around Ghostface, may have been designed as an experience where players try to survive and escape a serial killer.
According to the user who examined the files, the project may not be a full-production game, but rather a presentation prototype prepared to obtain the Scream license. The build date showing February is also noteworthy, approximately two months before the theatrical release of Scream 4.
Records on SteamDB offer another clue that strengthens the claim. An application ID was initially listed as “Upcoming Fatshark Game,” and later as “Scream Prototype.” Fatshark’s reputation for games like Escape Dead Island, Vermintide, and Darktide also supports the possibility that the studio may have worked on such a horror project.
It is unknown why the project was canceled or why the licensing agreement did not materialize. Neither Fatshark nor the Scream rights holders have made any statement on the matter. However, if the leak is true, it appears the Scream universe came very close to becoming a multiplayer horror game years ago.
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