Killing Floor 3 is set to land in 2025, promising the sort of destruction and dismemberment that we've come to know and love from this long-running FPS franchise. Developer Tripwire Interactive is going all-out for the sequel, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 to dial up the detail as you and up to four other friends get to work clearing hordes of zombies up off the streets.
The Killing Floor series has represented some of the best co-op and best FPS games of the last decade, so I'm certainly keen to see how Tripwire pushes new technological boundaries to create more carnage than ever before. From what we have seen and played of it so far, there's an absolutely disgusting amount of depth, blood, and gore. Which is perfect. So while we wait for more info, let's get you caught up on everything we know so far about Killing Floor 3.
Killing Floor 3 release date speculation
The Killing Floor 3 release date has been set for 2025. Tripwire Interactive is yet to put anything firmer on the new games of 2025 release calendar, but teases out of Gamescom 2024 would indicate that the developer is targeting the first half of the new year.
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. There's still no word yet on whether Killing Floor 3 crossplay support will be there though – its predecessor supported crossplay between console platforms, but the PC version existed in a closed box ecosystem. Here's hoping that a change is made for the sequel!
Killing Floor 3 trailer
Fans got a new Killing Floor 3 gameplay trailer during the PC Gaming Show 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 an overhead blade attached to its forehead. 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 above gameplay teaser posted during Gamescom 2024 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 recent 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.
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. 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.
