: While dedicated servers were shut down earlier, the game fully ceased official online operations on December 31, 2024 .

: Sites like those often found in search results (e.g., certain unverified "APK" or "Softonic" listings) may bundle the game files with malware, spyware, or adware.

: Because the official servers are offline, a downloaded "free" version likely will not work for multiplayer without community-made mods or private server patches, which carry additional security risks.

: Due to the expiration of the Friday the 13th license, the game was officially delisted from all digital storefronts (like Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store) on December 31, 2023 .

: Players who already owned the game can still access offline modes and private matches through peer-to-peer matchmaking, but the game is no longer officially distributed. The Risks of "Free Download" Sites