3D Realms Reveals “Painkiller,” Launching This Fall
Saber Interactive’s 3D Realms label and developer Anshar Studios have announced Painkiller, a high-intensity reimagining of the classic action-shooter. Published by Saber Interactive, the game is set to launch in fall 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
In Painkiller, players enter Purgatory, where they must fight for redemption after being condemned for their past transgressions. Guided by the Voice of the Creator, they wield an array of brutal weapons—some inspired by the original game and others newly introduced—to battle hordes of demonic foes. Featuring fast-paced combat, a heavy metal soundtrack, and gothic environments, the game offers both solo play and online co-op for up to three players. Players must face terrifying enemies and prevent the fallen angel Azazel from invading Earth to secure their salvation.
The debut trailer showcases the game’s dark atmosphere and relentless action, giving fans a glimpse of the chaos that awaits in this modern revival of the beloved franchise.
What We Can Expect
- Purgatory Is Your Playground: Jump, dash and hook across vast, spine-chilling biomes while fighting nightmarish enemies in bloody, fast-paced combat with a host of new and classic Painkiller weapons.
- Grotesque Terrors Await: Challenge a variety of horrifying foes, from hordes of demons to titanic terrors like the monstrous children of Azazel – the Nephilim.
- Unleash The Pain: Use tarot cards to upgrade your abilities, rank up to expand your arsenal, and team up with other players to obliterate your foes.
- Choose Your Character Wisely: Play as one of four distinctive characters – Ink, Void, Sol and Roch – and take advantage of their unique perks to boost your energy, health, power and damage.
- Online Co-op & Solo Play: Play online with up to two friends or offline with bots, exploring diverse locations, uncovering secrets and facing off against terrifying enemies.
My Thoughts
WOW! Check out this trailer! This FPS looks incredible. The right mix of action, magic, weapons, and blood. The action is intense! Painkiller is going pretty high up on my list for its fall release!
