Killing Floor 3 is on the way, and we have a concrete release date after it was met with a recent delay that pushed it out of its expected March launch window. Now coming to us this July, we won't have to wait much longer to stop into the third installment of the horde shooter series.
Not long after Killing Floor 3 was pushed back following the beta, Tripwire Interactive confirmed the new release date, which means it's coming some four months after its original launch time frame. But with the promise of dialing up its wave-based survival by being bloodier than ever, Killing Floor 3 is shaping up to be one of the new games for 2025 to keep an eye out for.
The Killing Floor series has made a name for itself among some of the best FPS games and best zombie games around, and the third entry is set to bring us new weapons, gadgets, traps, bespoke weapon mods, and more that you can use as you take on Zeds. With plenty of gore and some added depth in store, read on below as we break down everything we know so far about Killing Floor 3.
Killing Floor 3 release date
The Killing Floor release date is now set for July 24, 2025.
Tripwire Interactive confirmed the new release date after previously announcing it would be delaying the upcoming installment in the horror action from its original March 25 launch to an unspecified time in 2025.
Pre-order refunds were also dished out following the announcement. In a statement regarding the delay decision, Tripwire explained how feedback from their recent beta test showed the team that they "missed the mark" and that they needed more time to show a more "polished version" of their title.
Now we know it's just a handful of months out from its original date, with Tripware addressing the new release date in a press release, which also confirmed digital pre-orders have been re-instated.
"Since delaying the launch of Killing Floor 3, we've dedicated the additional development time to responding to the community’s feedback, ensuring the next chapter in the much-loved cult action/horror franchise lives up to our shared vision," said Bryan Wynia, creative director at Tripwire Interactive. "The support from our fans has been incredible, and with the new July 24th release date in sight, we're thrilled to bring that vision to players not just at launch, but through the continued support of new features and content that is a hallmark of our studio."
Killing Floor 3 platforms
Tripwire Interactive has confirmed that the Killing Floor 3 platforms will be PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X when the shooter launches in 2025. Killing Floor 3 will also have cross-play support, so don't worry. All your mates can play together on their platform of choice as well!
Killing Floor 3 trailer
Fans got a new Killing Floor 3 gameplay trailer during The Game Awards 2024, and let's just say that it doesn't disappoint in the carnage factor. The clip shows a player mowing down hordes of mutants with a flurry of bullets. There are explosions, knives going into undead heads, flying drones, and so much more.
We also get our first look at some of the new specimens on display, such as a massive monster with multiple limbs attached everywhere on its body. Of course, we also see the return of some iconic ZEDs in the teaser, such as some newly improved Crawlers, so don't worry; all of our favorites are still here for us to annihilate in one of the hottest upcoming horror games.
Killing Floor 3 gameplay
In Killing Floor 3, you will join the rebel group Nightfall and fight for humanity's survival. Set in the year 2091, the game's story revolves around the megacorp Horzine, which has produced a terrifying army of bioengineered monsters called ZEDs.
Supporting six-player co-op, it's up to you and your friends to blast your way through hordes of mangled specimens who threaten the fate of our species as a whole. From the gameplay teaser posted during Gamescom 2024 down below to the Killing Floor 3 preview we saw in 2023, we know that fans can look forward to the same tried and tested formula: survive, collect cash, unlock skills, improve your arsenal, and then dive into another round.
However, there are some notable changes to the typical Killing Floor gameplay here. Firstly customization is going to be a big thing in the upcoming game. There's a fully integrated mod system for all the arsenal weapons in-game, and you can truly make your ZED killing experience feel unique and personal. The new game will also have more dynamic enemies, have advancements in player movement, and feature the new addition of environmental traps.
This means you can dash, climb, and implement new strategies when trying to survive waves of ZEDs. The Gamescom gameplay trailer also revealed three new playable Nightfall specialists, each with their own unique set of skills and proficiencies and Horzine's newest abomination, The Impaler. Also, the Crawler ZEDs will be able to climb on ceilings and walls as well as the floor in Killing Floor 3, making these monstrosities even trickier - but oh-so-satisfying - to eliminate.
During an interview with the GamesRadar+ team, Bryan Wynia( studio creative director at Tripwire Interactive) spoke about how the team worked to balance horror fun with co-op. "The combination of horror and co-op creates something that players really enjoy. We often talk about Killing Floor being at its best when you are just barely surviving," he says. "It causes this sense of tension and excitement so you end up having fun if you have destroyed all the zeds or died a horrible death in the process. It’s similar to a haunted house or roller coaster with this really dramatic pacing."
We'll keep an eye out for any more news. In the meantime, you can check out our list of the best horror games of all time if you need something spooky to keep you going while we wait for the glorious return of all those Crawlers and Fleshpounds.
Can you pre-order Killing Floor 3?
Currently, you can't pre-order Killing Floor 3 on any platform, but you can wishlist it on Steam, the PlayStation Store, and the Microsoft Store.
Pre-orders were previously live when the game's release date was still March 25. However, these have been refunded, and we aren't sure when they will be live once again.
We'll be sure to keep you posted if any developments or announcements are made, so be sure to bookmark this page.
For more new titles check out our lists of all the upcoming PS5 games and all the upcoming Xbox Series X games heading our way.
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