3D Realms Unveils Modern Reimagining of Classic FPS ‘Painkiller’ [Trailer]

PC gamers who remember People Can Fly’s 2004 shooter Painkiller have to thank 3D Realms and developer Anshar Studios (who co-developed Layers of Fear), as they’ve announced “an intense new spin” on the classic FPS. Revealed at last weeks Future Games Show, Painkiller will be coming in fall 2025 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. The announcement was accompanied by a trailer giving fans a glimpse at the gruesome terrors and gothic torment that awaits them.

Much like in the original game, you are trapped in Purgatory, sentenced for your transgressions against Heaven. But the Voice of the Creator gives you a chance to redeem yourself.  As one of the Champions, you are to stop the fallen angel Azazel who is about to unleash his demonic armies onto Earth. You will face hordes of enemies, demons with unique powers and three monstrous children of Azazel – the Nephilim.

Jump, dash and hook across vast biomes while fighting nightmarish enemies in bloody, fast-paced combat with a host of new and classic Painkiller weapons. This time around, you play as one of four distinctive characters – Ink, Void, Sol and Roch – and take advantage of their unique perks to boost your energy, health, power and damage. You also have your trusty Tarot cards to upgrade your abilities, rank up to expand your arsenal. And as before, you can choose to blast your way through hordes of demons in either solo or in online co-op for up to three players.

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