"Killing Floor 3: Latest Updates and News"

Killing Floor 3 is the latest and bloodiest installment in the iconic Killing Floor series, delivering even more intense, action-packed co-op zombie carnage. Dive into the latest news and updates about the game below!

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Killing Floor 3 News

2025

March 8

⚫ Killing Floor 3 has officially been delayed, just weeks before its originally scheduled March 25 release date. Developer Tripwire Interactive made the announcement via Bluesky, citing feedback from the recent closed beta as the primary reason for the delay.

“After taking the time to gather and discuss feedback from our recent closed beta, we've realized that we missed the mark,” stated the developer. Tripwire reaffirmed its dedication to making Killing Floor 3 both a bold evolution and a true continuation of the franchise's legacy.

While no new release window has been set yet, the game is still expected to launch later in 2025.

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 officially confirmed a global release for Killing Floor 3 on March 25, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Pre-orders are now live for both digital and physical editions, with details about pricing, pre-order bonuses, and exclusive content for standard and special editions. To celebrate, a new Zed reveal video was released, showcasing the deadly Siren enemy.

Read more: Killing Floor 3's Global Release Date Has Been Announced For March 25th! (Steam)

2024

December 12

⚫ Tripwire Interactive 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 game will feature full cross-platform play. PLAION will handle physical distribution, and a closed beta test is planned ahead of the full release.

Read more: Killing Floor III launches in March 2025 (Gematsu)

June 6

⚫ Unveiled during the PC Gaming Show 2024, Killing Floor 3 is set in the year 2091 and follows humanity’s battle against Horzine—a powerful megacorporation controlling a horde of bioengineered monsters known as Zeds. This fast-paced horror shooter is slated for an early 2025 launch and is now available to wishlist on Steam.

Read more: PC Gaming Show 2024: Everything Announced (Game8)

2023

August 23

⚫ After over seven years since the release of Killing Floor 2, Tripwire Interactive finally announced Killing Floor 3. The next chapter in the visceral first-person shooter franchise returns players to the frontlines, where they must survive endless waves of grotesque creatures using a diverse arsenal of weapons and survival tools—including welders, flashlights, and healing syringes.

Although no official release date was given at the time, Killing Floor 3 is already available to wishlist on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the PlayStation Store. It is also set to launch on Xbox Series X|S.

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