Killing Floor 3: New Release Details and Development Updates

Killing Floor 3 delivers intense action in the iconic zombie-slaying series, packed with cybernetic chaos. Dive into the latest updates and insights on this thrilling title!

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Killing Floor 3 Updates

2025

March 8

　⚫︎　Killing Floor 3’s release, originally set for March 25, has been postponed. Tripwire Interactive shared the news on Bluesky, pointing to player feedback from a recent closed beta as the driving factor.

“Following our recent closed beta, we’ve recognized areas where we fell short,” Tripwire stated. The team is focused on ensuring Killing Floor 3 evolves the series while staying true to its roots.

A new release date remains unconfirmed, but the game is expected to launch later in 2025.

Read more: Co-op zombie shooter Killing Floor 3 delayed to later in 2025 after beta feedback: “We fell short” (Games Radar)

January 31

　⚫︎　Tripwire Interactive has locked in March 25, 2025, for Killing Floor 3’s global launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Pre-orders are open for digital and physical editions, with details on pricing, bonuses, and exclusive content for standard and deluxe versions. A new video showcasing the deadly Siren enemy was also released.

Read more: Killing Floor 3 Set for Global Launch on March 25, 2025! (Steam)

2024

December 12

　⚫︎　Tripwire Interactive confirmed Killing Floor 3 will hit PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in March 2025. The horror FPS will feature full cross-platform play. PLAION will handle physical edition distribution, with a closed beta planned before release.

Read more: Killing Floor 3 to Launch in March 2025 (Gematsu)

June 6

　⚫︎　Unveiled at PC Gaming Show 2024, Killing Floor 3 is set in 2091, where players battle Horzine’s bioengineered Zeds. The fast-paced horror shooter is slated for an early 2025 release and is available to wishlist on Steam.

Read more: PC Gaming Show 2024: All Announcements (Game8)

2023

August 23

　⚫︎　Tripwire Interactive revealed Killing Floor 3, the next chapter in the brutal FPS series, seven years after Killing Floor 2. Players will face waves of monstrous Zeds with an arsenal of weapons, welders, flashlights, and healing tools.

No release date is set, but the game is available to wishlist on Steam, Epic Games Store, and PlayStation Store, with a launch planned for Xbox Series X|S.

Read more: Killing Floor 3 Unveiled at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023 (Game8)