Go hands-on with the fast-paced co-op action shooter now and pre-order today, launching October 21 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S!

Care for a taste of Purgatory? Saber Interactive’s 3D Realms label and developer Anshar Studios have kicked off the first online demo of Painkiller for Steam Next Fest, playable now 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.

To celebrate, Painkiller has also dropped the new “This Is Painkiller” Overview Trailer today, showcasing a slice of the intense co-op gameplay, punishing weapons, powerful abilities, massive bosses and more you’ll experience in this wicked reimagining of the classic action franchise. Check out the trailer and play the demo now before Painkiller launches on Oct. 21, 2025, on  PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam!

Key Game Features

• Purgatory Is Your Playground: Jump, hook and dash across vast, spine-chilling biomes while fighting nightmarish enemies in bloody, fast-paced combat with a host of new and classic Painkiller weapons.
• Three-Player Online Co-op: Play online with up to two friends, exploring diverse locations, uncovering secrets and facing off against terrifying enemies.
• Grotesque Terrors Await: Challenge a variety of horrifying foes, from hordes of demons to titanic terrors like the monstrous children of Azazel – the Nephilim.
• Unleash The Pain: Use tarot cards to upgrade your abilities, rank up to expand your arsenal, and team up with other players to obliterate all foes.
• Choose Your Character Wisely: Play as one of four distinctive characters – Ink, Void, Sol and Roch – with unique perks to boost your energy, health, power and damage.
• Rogue Angel Mode: Survive this brutal roguelike mode, separate from the main campaign, where you and your friends will advance through handcrafted arenas, collect tarot cards, weapons, and items along the way, and take on epic bosses.

Pain is coming! 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.Download the Painkiller demo on Steam now! For more info, visit the game’s website, and follow along on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X for the latest updates.