Killing Floor 3 launched on July 25, and it's been a long time coming depending who you ask.
The long-awaited third instalment in Tripwire Interactive's gory zombie horde shooter series was delayed following the beta, adding to the already lengthy nine-year gap between it and predecessor Killing Floor 2. But now, we can confirm that the games has joined the ranks of the new games for 2025 you can play right now. Here's everything you need to know about Tripwire's latest before you buy it yourself, from platforms to trailers and gameplay details.
Killing Floor 3 is out now
Killing Floor 3 was released on July 24, 2025 after being delayed from its initial March deadline, when it launched on PC, Xbox Series X, and PS5 platforms.
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
Killing Floor 3 has some notable changes compared to past Killing Floor games. Firstly customization is a big thing in KF3. 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 also has more dynamic enemies, advancements in player movement, and features 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."
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.
