Choose from three different forms and either possess things like trees and cars or Survivors to puppet them against their allies.
Standard and Deluxe Editions also revealed with the latter including the base game and Season Pass 1 for access to four future DLC packs.
The delay will ensure the developer has the time "to get things just right." A new trailer and pre-order details will be revealed in February.
The additional time will be used to ensure "the ultimate Evil Dead experience." New gameplay and details will be coming in the meantime.