Painkiller releases on October 21, 2025 for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Anshar Studios and published by 3D Realms. A modern reimagining with online co‑op for up to three and full offline play. You sprint through gothic arenas, juggle classic weapons with new tricks, and slam tarot buffs to crack waves of demons and the Nephilim bosses.
Digital Deluxe Edition — what’s included
- Base game
- Season Pass for weapon and character skins across three drops: Night Watch, Metal as Hell, Demon Awakening
- Pre‑purchase bonus: Iron Crusade Skins Pack with 4 character skins and 6 weapon skins (Stakegun, SMG, Shotgun, Rocket Launcher, Handcannon, Electrodriver)
Review
Painkiller is loud where it should be and sharper than you expect. Movement has bounce. Jumps chain into dashes and grapples, and arenas are built for speed not camping. The arsenal hits a sweet spot between nostalgia and new muscle. Stakegun pins fodder to walls, rockets clear lanes, and the tarot system buys brief surges that let a squad delete a problem. Solo runs feel fine, but co‑op adds that extra snap when roles emerge naturally.
Encounters read clean. Waves mix fodder and bruisers, then a set‑piece slams in to force motion. Bosses hit hard without turning into bullet sponges, and weak points give you a reason to swap weapons mid‑fight. Presentation carries weight. Big cathedrals, crunchy audio, and a soundtrack that knows when to let the guns speak.
Caveats: always‑online features and cosmetics in a Season Pass will turn heads, and balance patches will likely juggle the meta. Specs lean heavier than the look implies, so mid PCs should start at medium. Still, the core loop does the job. Move fast, aim true, and enjoy the chaos.
Verdict: brisk demon‑slaying that respects speed, aim, and a little showmanship.
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Intel i5-9400F or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT or Intel Arc A750 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT or Intel Arc A770 |
| Storage | 30 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
