Saber Interactive’s 3D Realms label and developer Anshar Studios have released a new developer diary video for Painkiller, the reimagining of the classic action franchise launching October 21 on PlayStation 5 (Deluxe), Xbox Series X|S (Deluxe), and PC via Steam. Go behind the scenes of the creation of a totally new Painkiller and learn how the team took inspiration from the series’ roots to design the visuals, levels, weapons and more of this new brutal experience featuring co-op multiplayer!
For Painkiller, the teams at 3D Realms and Anshar Studios set out to create something fast, challenging and fun, preserving the franchise’s attitude while pushing it forward in new ways. The result is a game that’s all about dynamic movement and freedom in co-op, letting you flow through fights and dominate overwhelming hordes of enemies together.
Weapons were a key pillar of this philosophy, and Painkiller’s arsenal features multiple designs drawn directly from the series’ origins and given new modern flourishes. This includes the ability to tailor your weapons’ upgrades, allowing for unique builds that can fit a variety of playstyles and even combo with your friends’ loadouts in co-op.
Check out Painkiller’s demo now, available as part of Steam Next Fest through October 20! Team up with up to two friends in online co-op or play on your own offline, unleash infernal weapons like the Stakegun and Electrodriver, and blast through hordes of demons in brutal, fast-paced combat.
Both the Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition (featuring the Season Pass) of Painkiller are available to pre-order now on PlayStation 5 (Deluxe), Xbox Series X|S (Deluxe), and PC via Steam. All pre-orders come with the “Iron Crusade” pre-order bonus skin pack.
The physical version of the Standard Edition is available to pre-order on PlayStation and Xbox at major retailers, as well. In addition to the “Iron Crusade” pack, physical pre-orders also include the “Burnished Pride” weapons pack, which includes bonus gold weapon skins.
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