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Painkiller Reboot Scheduled for October 9 Release

Pre-orders open now with the Standard Edition providing Iron Crusade skins; the Deluxe Edition adds three post-launch DLC packs.

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Overview

  • Standard Edition is available for $39.99 and Deluxe Edition for $49.99 on all storefronts.
  • The game is developed by Anshar Studios alongside Saber Interactive and published by 3D Realms as a modern reimagining of the 2004 FPS.
  • It will launch on October 9, 2025, across PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
  • Players can choose from four unique characters—Ink, Void, Sol and Roch—with distinct traits and perks.
  • New features include three-player online co-op, traversal mechanics such as grappling hook and dash, and tarot-card upgrades as players fight through Purgatory to stop Azazel from invading Earth.