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Painkiller Reboot Debuts ‘Blood Pact’ Trailer Ahead of Oct. 21 Launch

The reboot emphasizes cooperative play with character perks plus tarot upgrades, a departure from the series’ solo roots.

Overview

  • Painkiller launches October 21 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
  • Players can go solo or join three others in co-op as they fight through Purgatory to halt Azazel’s invasion of Earth.
  • Four playable characters—Ink, Void, Sol, and Roch—offer distinct perks that influence energy, health, power, or damage.
  • Progression centers on tarot cards to upgrade abilities while fast movement—jumping, hooking, and dashing—pairs with new and classic weapons.
  • A separate Rogue Angel mode delivers roguelike runs with procedurally generated arenas, collectible tarot cards, weapons, items, and boss battles.