Left 4 Dead 2. Resident Evil 2 Remake. Dying Light 2. Dead Island 2. Your choices for blasting your way through hordes of zombies are many. But I've been eagerly awaiting news on Killing Floor 3, the third entry in the Tripwire Interactive series. Playing the first game was a real revelation for me – its weapons feel so good to fire, from the animation to the sound design, that it makes popping zeds especially satisfying. The second game expanded and evolved that basic formula, and now we're set for another installment with confirmation of a launch date and the ability to sign up for a February beta.
zombie games with all the essentials. The for up to six-player co-op returns, and the more futuristic setting means both your arsenal and the threats you'll go up against have been evolved and honed in all manner of ways. You'll of course be able to modify your weapon loadouts with a wide range of mods, gadgets, and skill to suit your play style – and you'll need to if you want to survive.
The FPS game. Now we have it – you'll be able to play from Tuesday March 25. If you feel like you can't wait until then, however, there's even better news.
A Killing Floor 3 closed beta test is set to run from Thursday February 20 to Monday February 24. If you want to take part, you can your interest via the official website. You'll need to enter your email to the waitlist for a chance to take part in the test.
Tripwire Interactive confirms it will release Killing Floor 3 on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on Tuesday March 25. It's priced at $39.99 / £34.99 for the base edition, $59.99 / £51.99 for the deluxe edition, and $79.99 / £69.99 for the elite nightfall edition. You can also wishlist it on Steam if you want to be notified when it launches.
If you're desperate for some high-stakes thrills in the meantime, take a look through the best co-op games in 2025 instead.
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