Killing Floor 3 is the latest installment in the renowned Killing Floor series, now packed with even more thrilling cybernetic zombie action. Dive in to catch up on the most recent news and updates about the game!
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Killing Floor 3 News
2025
March 8
⚫︎ The much-anticipated release of Killing Floor 3 has been postponed, just weeks before its scheduled launch on March 25. Tripwire Interactive made the announcement via Bluesky, citing critical feedback from the closed beta as the reason behind this decision.
"After gathering and analyzing feedback from our closed beta, we've come to understand that we haven't met our own high standards," Tripwire stated. They reiterated their dedication to ensuring Killing Floor 3 not only evolves the series but also remains true to its roots.
No specific new release date has been set, but the game is still slated to launch later this year.
Read more: Co-op zombie FPS Killing Floor 3 delayed to later in 2025
3 weeks before it was supposed to release following disastrous beta: "We missed the mark" (Games Radar)
January 31
⚫︎ Tripwire Interactive has set the global release date for Killing Floor 3 on March 25, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Pre-orders are now open for both digital and physical copies, with detailed information on pricing, pre-order incentives, and exclusive content for both standard and special editions. To celebrate, a new video showcasing the terrifying Siren Zed has been released.
Read more: Killing Floor 3's Global Release Date Has Been Announced For March 25th! (Steam)
2024
December 12
⚫︎ Tripwire Interactive confirmed that Killing Floor 3 is set to launch in March 2025 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on both Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game will feature full cross-play functionality. PLAION will handle the distribution of physical copies, and a closed beta is planned before the official release.
Read more: Killing Floor III launches in March 2025 (Gematsu)
June 6
⚫︎ During the PC Gaming Show 2024, it was revealed that Killing Floor 3 is set in 2091, focusing on the battle against Horzine, a megacorporation controlling bioengineered monsters called Zeds. This fast-paced horror shooter is slated for an early 2025 release and is now available for wishlisting on Steam.
Read more: PC Gaming Show 2024: Everything Announced (Game8)
2023
August 23
⚫︎ After a seven-year hiatus since Killing Floor 2, Tripwire Interactive officially unveiled Killing Floor 3. This new entry in the beloved first-person shooter series challenges players to endure endless waves of monstrous creatures using an array of weapons and survival gear, including welders, flashlights, and healing syringes.
While an exact release date remains undisclosed, Killing Floor 3 is available for wishlisting on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the PlayStation Store, with plans to also launch on Xbox Series X|S.
Read more: Killing Floor 3 Announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023 (Game8)