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John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Sets Early 2026 Launch After Gamescom Trailer

The co-op shooter from Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive leans into ’80s horror energy with four-player cross-play and massive hordes powered by the Swarm Engine.

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Overview

  • A new gameplay trailer premiered during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, the first substantial update since the game’s 2023 reveal.
  • The release window is early 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
  • Squads of up to four players can team up with full cross-play across PC and console platforms.
  • Players fight the eldritch Sludge God’s undead swarms on foot and in vehicles, taking on large bosses across slime-corrupted terrain.
  • Class-based play, vehicle customization, and a varied arsenal—including firearms, grenades, abilities, and katanas—headline the progression systems, and the game is available to wishlist now on all listed storefronts.