Zed-slaying fanatics, update your calendars and sharpen your blades. Tripwire Interactive has announced the release date for Killing Floor 3. The game hits the floor on March 25th. Prepare to plunge into a sea of chaos and blood-drenched action once more on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X.
Pre-Orders are LIVE – Secure Your Gear
Want to be locked and loaded from day one? Pre-orders are now live across all platforms, both digitally and at retail. Publisher PLAION has deals available.
Retail Editions:
- Standard Edition ($39.99 MSRP - North America): Base game plus a pre-order bonus – choose between the exclusive Clamefield Patrol Specialist Skins Pack or the Flatline Tactical Bundle (check with select retailers for bundle availability).
- Day 1 Edition ($39.99 MSRP - Outside North America): The ultimate retail package. You get the base game, the Flatline Tactical Bundle, and the Clamefield Patrol Specialist Skins Pack.
Digital Premium Editions:
For digital players, Tripwire offers premium editions:
- Deluxe Edition ($59.99 MSRP): Level up your look with the Shadow Agent Specialist & Weapon Skin Sets, get a head start with the Launch Nightfall Supply Pass and grab 1000 Creds to spend in-game.
- Elite Nightfall Edition ($79.99 MSRP): Go all-in. Includes everything in the Deluxe Edition PLUS a full Year 1 Premium Nightfall Supply Pass Access (that's four passes) and a hefty 3000 Creds.
PC Specs Revealed: Can Your Rig Handle the Zeds?
Concerned about PC performance? Tripwire has released the official PC system requirements. Killing Floor 3 looks to be reasonably demanding.
Minimum Specs:
- Requires 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel Core i7-4790
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 20 GB available space
Recommended Specs:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X or Intel Core i9-9700k
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT or GeForce RTX 3060
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 20 GB available space
Looks reasonable. Time to prepare your systems.
What's New in Killing Floor 3?
Killing Floor 3 jumps about 70 years into the future. Horzine, the mega-corp from previous games, has unleashed a new Zed army. These are bio-engineered monstrosities designed for total obedience. Humanity's last hope is Nightfall, a rogue group of specialists. You will play as a Nightfall operative, team up with up to five friends, and fight back against the Zed onslaught.
Tripwire is promising upgrades:
- Smarter, Deadlier Zeds: Smarter AI.
- Dynamic Environments: The world will be more interactive and react to chaos.
- Weapon Customization Galore: Deep weapon customization for your arsenal.
- Next-Level Gore: Prepare for even more realistic and gruesome dismemberment. Expect more gore than before.
Beta Sign-Ups Coming Soon
Two months is a long wait for Zed-slaying action. You might be in luck. Tripwire is holding a Closed Beta from February 20th to 24th. Watch for sign-up details. It is a chance to get early access to the Zed-pocalypse.
Lock 'n' load. Get ready to unleash hell. Killing Floor 3 arrives on March 25th. It appears to be a bloodbath.
