Killing Floor 3 is back and bloodier and than ever. Set to paint March red with zombie guts, Tripwire's long-awaited third instalment in the horde shooter series finally has a firm release date in mind that plants it firmly among the othe new games of 2025 worth getting hyped for. We'll be tearing through Zeds with a host of killer new weapons, bespoke weapon mods, gadgets, bombs, traps, and more in just a matter of weeks, but if you're looking for all things Killing Floor 3 to get up to speed, you've come to the right place.
First, the basics. The Killing Floor series has represented some of the best co-op and best FPS games of the last decade, going on to influence some of the best zombie games like Left 4 Dead and spiritual successor Back 4 Blood. Tripwire is set to push new technological boundaries to create more carnage than ever, with its refined M.E.A.T system to really make those garish reds pop like a bullet to a Zed's head as we lay waste to the hordes either alone or in multiplayer mode. From what I've seen and played of it so far, there's an absolutely disgusting amount of depth, gore, and more to look forward to in Killing Floor 3. Here's what to expect come March 25 when the game finally launches.
Killing Floor 3 release date speculation
We now know the Killing Floor 3 release date has been set for March 25, 2025. Developer Tripwire Interactive announced the launch date alongside a reveal of the Siren, one of the new Zed mutations we'll meet in the game, meaning it's just a matter of weeks before the gory gunslinging fun kicks off.
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. 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.
