3D Realms and Anshar Studios have dropped a fresh look at the upcoming reboot of Painkiller, the cult FPS making its modern return later this year.
Release Date: Summer 2025
Platforms: PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series
Publisher: 3D Realms
Developer: Anshar Studios
Console Release: Summer 2025
The trailer showcases a gritty descent into a gothic nightmare, where players fight for redemption using a mix of heavy-duty firepower and otherworldly abilities. The original’s fast-paced, unforgiving combat remains front and center, now with upgraded visuals and added depth for both solo and co-op gameplay.
A Loaded Arsenal
Players will have access to seven distinct weapons—each designed to wreak havoc in creative, over-the-top ways. Every firearm comes with both main and secondary firing modes, and many carry elemental properties like fire, ice, electricity, or raw force. They can also be enhanced with various effects to suit different playstyles.
- Electrodriver – Fires shurikens that bounce off surfaces, perfect for ricocheting into tight spaces.
- Stakegun – Launches deadly stakes capable of pinning enemies to walls from across the map.
- SMG – Pumps out short bursts of bullets at high speed for close-quarter chaos.
- Handcannon – A sharpshooter’s tool for long-range takedowns.
- Shotgun – Delivers heavy damage up close and disrupts groups of enemies.
- Rocket Launcher – Unleashes explosive rounds with enough force to knock back larger threats.
- Painkiller – A brutal melee option that latches onto enemies, shreds them, and restores your ammo on impact.
Redemption Through Fire and Steel
Set in the realm of Purgatory, the narrative follows a condemned soul offered a single chance to earn back favor. Guided by a divine presence, you must battle your way through horrific landscapes, facing off against demonic creatures and massive bosses. The campaign can be tackled solo or with up to two allies in online co-op.
Highlights
- Purgatory Unleashed – Traverse eerie environments using mobility tools like grapples and dashes while engaging in frantic firefights.
- Monstrous Opposition – Encounter a range of enemies from demonic mobs to colossal beings spawned by Azazel’s corrupted lineage.
- Power at Your Fingertips – Tarot cards let you upgrade abilities and customize builds. Leveling up unlocks even more weapons and tools.
- Four Unique Heroes – Choose from Ink, Void, Sol, or Roch, each offering different boosts to health, power, speed, or resilience.
- Solo or Squad Play – Dive into the campaign alone or team up with two other players online. Offline bot support is also available.
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