Killing Floor 3 Postponed to Late 2025

Beta Test Fallout Prompts Delay

On March 7, 2025, Tripwire, the developer of Killing Floor 3 (KF3), shared on the game’s official Bluesky account that the awaited co-op survival horror shooter’s release is now pushed to an unspecified date in late 2025. This announcement, made just three weeks before the original March 25 launch, follows a lackluster beta phase.

"We’ve decided to delay Killing Floor 3’s release to a later date in 2025. After reviewing feedback from our recent closed beta, it’s clear we fell short. Our aim is to make Killing Floor 3 a bold evolution for the series while preserving the core experience fans cherish," Tripwire stated in the Bluesky post. The team is now focusing on fixing issues like performance, stability, UI/UX, lighting, and weapon handling raised during the beta.

Fans voiced their disappointment on social media, describing the beta as "awkward and unrefined" and a "glitchy, disorienting mess." A Reddit user, Captain_Pugman, criticized the game on the Killing Floor subreddit, stating, "When did you lose sight of what makes Killing Floor unique? Right now, Killing Floor 3 feels like it’s chasing trends instead of being a true Killing Floor game." Other grievances highlighted a shift from the series’ horror roots to a futuristic sci-fi vibe and the restriction of character-class selection, as classes were tied to specific characters in the beta.

Tripwire ended the post optimistically, noting, "We’re excited to share a refined version of Killing Floor 3 with you soon. When we have more to share, you’ll hear it first. Thank you for your patience and incredible support."

Automatic Refunds Issued, Except for Steam Users

Senior Community Manager Yoshiro addressed the delay’s impact on digital pre-orders via the Tripwire Interactive Killing Floor 3 forums. He explained that once the delay is updated across storefronts, refund and cancellation processes will commence.

For PlayStation, Xbox, and Epic Game Store users, pre-orders will be automatically canceled and refunded without user action. However, U.S. PlayStation users can choose to retain their pre-order for the new release date or opt for a refund. If no choice is made within a set period, the pre-order will be canceled and refunded by default.

Steam users must manually cancel their pre-order and request a refund through Steam’s support system. Those who purchased via third-party platforms or vendors must follow the respective store’s refund policies.