We have another adrenaline-pumped shooter coming out this year, apart from DOOM: The Dark Ages. The legendary Painkiller series is coming back this Fall.
Old-school franchises have a way of making unexpected comebacks—and we’re here for it. During last night’s Future Games Show Spring Showcase, a new Painkiller (2025) was announced. A fresh entry in the Painkiller series is set to launch later this year on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game is being developed by Polish studio Anshar Studios. Read on if you’d like to learn more about one of the most exciting reveals of yesterday’s event.
Are we getting a Painkiller remake?
The reveal trailer got seasoned fans of the franchise hyped, but some are wondering if it’s going to be a full Painkiller Remake? Not quite. The upcoming entry is going to be a modern reinterpretation of Painkiller that will keep the spirit of the earlier installments alive.
You may recognize some enemies, weapons and the gothic-horror vibe. The Tarot card system is also making a comeback. While Anshar Studios is drawing inspiration from previous games, this will be a brand-new installment featuring an original plot and new characters. Another noticeable change is the introduction of co-op play for up to three players.
If you’re looking for the closest thing to a Painkiller remake, Hell & Damnation is your best bet. It’s a modernized version of the original Painkiller released all the way back in 2004. It’s built on Unreal Engine 3 and features updated graphics, improved physics, and some gameplay tweaks. It was released on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. As for the digital version, it’s available on PC only.
When is new Painkiller coming out?
Unfortunately, the exact t Painkiller release date hasn’t been revealed yet. However, the trailer showed that the launch is planned for Fall 2025, meaning there’s still plenty of time to kill. And since the franchise is heavily inspired by DOOM, these titles might pique your interest.
What’s the Painkiller (2025) price?
While we got the first look of the gameplay, the Painkiller (2025) price remains unknown. The preorders aren’t available yet, but if you’d love to be among the first ones to be notified about it, there’s one trick up your sleeve.
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Are you excited to play a brand-new Painkiller in 2025? Have you played the previous games of the series?
