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Killing Floor 3 is the latest title in the brutal Killing Floor series, now with more cybernetic zombie mayhem than ever! Read on to learn about the game's latest news and developments!
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Killing Floor 3 News
2025
July 23
⚫︎ Tripwire Interactive has announced that Killing Floor 3 pre-loads go live today at 9 AM EDT / 6 AM PDT for Xbox Series X/S and PS5, ahead of the game's release later this week. However, pre-loading will not be available for PC players on the Epic Games Store.
July 18
⚫︎ Tripwire Interactive has released the official launch trailer for Killing Floor 3, highlighting the game’s intense action following its recent stress test. The trailer features fast-paced Zed combat, the return of the classic Zed Time slow-motion effect, heavy metal music, and a glimpse at the Queen Crawler enemy.
July 16
⚫︎ Initially, players entering the final Killing Floor 3 stress test were to sign a 5 year NDA (nondisclosure agreement) that spanned a whopping 5 years, which was odd given that the game was set to release publicly on July 24, just a mere week after the stress test. The strange condition has been rescinded since.
July 10
⚫︎ Playtests for Killing Floor 3 are now live on Steam, with players able to request access directly through the game's store page.
May 19
⚫︎ Killing Floor 3 receives a new release date! It's new target date is set to July 24, as announced by the developers on Steam and its various social media accounts.
March 8
⚫︎ Killing Floor 3 has been officially delayed, just weeks ahead of its planned March 25 release. Developer Tripwire Interactive announced the decision on Bluesky, citing player feedback from the recent closed beta as the primary reason.
“After taking the time to gather and discuss feedback from our recent closed beta, we've realized that we missed the mark,” the statement read. Tripwire emphasized its commitment to making Killing Floor 3 both a bold evolution and a faithful continuation of the series.
A new release window has not been provided, though the game is still expected to arrive later this year.
January 31
⚫︎ Tripwire Interactive has confirmed that Killing Floor 3 will release worldwide on March 25, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Pre-orders are now available for both digital and retail editions, with details on pricing, pre-order bonuses, and exclusive content for standard and special editions. To mark the occasion, a new Zed reveal video has been released, spotlighting the deadly Siren enemy.
2024
December 12
⚫︎ Tripwire Interactive has announced that Killing Floor III will launch in March 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The horror FPS will support full cross-play across platforms. Publisher PLAION will distribute the physical editions, and a closed beta test is also in the works ahead of release.
June 6
⚫︎ Revealed during the PC Gaming Show 2024, Killing Floor 3 is set in the year 2091 and centers on humanity’s struggle against Horzine, a powerful megacorporation commanding a legion of bioengineered monsters known as Zeds. The fast-paced horror shooter will launch in Early 2025 and is now available to wishlist on Steam.
2023
August 23
⚫︎ After more than seven years since the release of Killing Floor 2, Tripwire Interactive has officially announced Killing Floor 3. The next installment in the brutal first-person shooter franchise will once again challenge players to survive relentless waves of horrific creatures using a wide arsenal of weapons and survival tools, including welders, flashlights, and healing syringes.
While a release date has not been confirmed, Killing Floor 3 is already available to wishlist on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the PlayStation Store. The game is also set to launch on Xbox Series X|S.
