"Killing Floor 3 Release Delayed to Late 2025 Following Beta Feedback"

The eagerly awaited survival horror co-op FPS, Killing Floor 3, has faced a significant setback with its release date now pushed to later in 2025. This unexpected delay, announced just three weeks before the game's original launch date, stems from a less-than-satisfactory closed beta phase. Let's dive into the details of this pivotal announcement.

Killing Floor 3 Delayed For Later 2025 Release

Cites Disastrous Beta Test Phase

Image from Killing Floor 3’s official Bluesky account

On March 7th, 2025, Tripwire, the developer behind Killing Floor 3 (KF3), took to the game's official Bluesky account to share the disappointing news. The studio cited feedback from the recent closed beta as the reason for pushing the release from its initial March 25th date to a yet-to-be-determined date later in 2025.

In their statement, Tripwire expressed their commitment to enhancing the game: "We’ve made the decision to postpone Killing Floor 3’s launch to an undecided date later in 2025. After taking the time to gather and discuss feedback from our recent closed beta, we’ve realized that we missed the mark. Our goal isn’t just to make Killing Floor 3 an ambitious step forward for the franchise, but also to maintain the core experience that you’ve come to know and love." The team is now focusing on rectifying issues identified during the beta, including performance/stability, UI/UX, lighting, and weapon feel.

The gaming community has been vocal about their dissatisfaction with the beta build, with many describing it as "insanely clunky and clumsy," and an "unpolished, glitch-ridden, vomit-inducing wreck." On Reddit, a user named Captain_Pugman criticized the developers, stating, "At what point did you forget what made Killing Floor special? Because right now, Killing Floor 3 looks like it’s trying to be everything except the one thing it should be: a Killing Floor game." Further criticisms highlighted a shift away from the series' traditional horror elements towards a more futuristic sci-fi theme, and the inability to freely choose characters and classes separately, as classes were character-locked during the beta.

Despite the setback, Tripwire remains optimistic, concluding their announcement with, "We look forward to another opportunity to show you a more polished version of Killing Floor 3, and when we’re ready to share more details, you will be the first to know. Until then, we thank you for your continued patience and overwhelming support."

Pre-Orders Will Be Refunded Automatically Except For Steam

In response to the delay, Tripwire's Senior Community Manager, Yoshiro, provided clarity on the status of digital pre-orders. Once the delay is reflected across all platforms, the refund and cancellation process will commence.

For users on PlayStation, Xbox, and the Epic Game Store, pre-orders will be automatically canceled and refunded without any action required from the user. However, PlayStation users in the United States will have the option to either cancel their pre-order for a refund or keep it for the new release date. If no action is taken within a specified timeframe, the pre-order will automatically be canceled and refunded.

Steam users, however, will need to manually initiate a refund by canceling their order and requesting a refund through the Steam support system. Those who pre-ordered via third-party platforms not listed above will need to liaise directly with those vendors, adhering to their specific refund policies.