Unleash the Monster in The Evil Within: The Executioner

Step into the shoes of a monster in The Evil Within: The Executioner, the third and final add-on for the acclaimed survival horror title. Departing from the traditional third-person survival mechanics of the base game, this DLC offers a radical shift in perspective by placing players directly behind the eyes of one of the series' most iconic villains: The Keeper. This action-oriented expansion transforms the experience into a visceral, first-person combat gauntlet where you play as the very force that once hunted the heroes.

A New Perspective on STEM

The story follows a man—the father of a girl already trapped within the STEM system—who volunteers to enter the machine with a singular, desperate goal: to eliminate all other test subjects to ensure his daughter's release. As he navigates the system, players witness the psychological and physical erosion that occurs when a consciousness is subjected to STEM, eventually turning the protagonist into a twisted, "Haunted" creature.

Set within familiar environments such as the Manor House of the Victoriano Estate, the expansion utilizes "Directives" to provide story exposition. Through these transcripts and interactions, players can unearth the backgrounds of various subjects within the system, including the Detective, the Psychiatric Patient, and the Ex-soldier, adding depth to the lore of this fractured reality.

Brutal Gameplay Mechanics

The Evil Within: The Executioner functions largely as a boss-rush experience. Players navigate through various battle arenas, facing waves of iconic enemies and legendary bosses from the original game. The gameplay loop focuses on intense first-person melee combat and exploration to uncover new lethality.

  • Signature Weaponry: Players begin their descent with The Keeper’s signature barbed-wire-wrapped hammer, but the arsenal expands as you progress.
  • Upgrades and Progression: By collecting currency tokens from destructible objects and fallen foes, players can visit safe rooms to purchase stat upgrades and new implements of destruction.
  • Torments and Unlocks: A key feature for completionists is the collection of "Torments"—18 distinct methods of dispatching enemies that reward players with new weapons for their shop.
  • Exploration: While combat-heavy, the game rewards players who explore the environments to find secrets and additional weaponry.

Who Is This For?

This expansion is ideal for fans of The Evil Within looking for a fresh, aggressive way to interact with the established world. It appeals specifically to players who enjoy "boss rush" style gameplay and those interested in exploring the darker, more experimental side of Shinji Mikami's universe. While it offers a completely different mechanical feel than the original survival horror experience, it serves as a high-octane conclusion to the Season Pass content.

Platform Availability

The Evil Within: The Executioner is available on a wide range of platforms, including:

  • PC
  • PlayStation 4
  • Xbox One
  • PlayStation 3
  • Xbox 360