Killing Floor 3 Delayed to 2025

Killing Floor 3 Delayed to Later in 2025

Tripwire Interactive announced a significant delay for Killing Floor 3 (KF3), pushing the release date from March 25th, 2025, to a later, unspecified date in 2025. This decision follows a closed beta test that received overwhelmingly negative feedback.

Disappointing Beta Test Results

Image from Killing Floor 3’s official Bluesky account

In a Bluesky post on March 7th, 2025, Tripwire acknowledged the shortcomings of the beta, stating that they "missed the mark." The developer cited widespread criticism concerning performance, stability, user interface/user experience (UI/UX), lighting, and weapon feel. These issues, along with player concerns about the game's departure from the series' established horror elements and the character/class selection system, led to the delay. Online discussions highlighted player frustrations, with descriptions ranging from "insanely clunky and clumsy" to an "unpolished, glitch-ridden, vomit-inducing wreck." One Reddit user, Captain_Pugman, poignantly questioned whether the developers had forgotten what made the Killing Floor series special.

Tripwire reassured fans that they are committed to addressing these issues and delivering a polished final product. They promised to provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.

Pre-Order Refunds

Senior Community Manager Yoshiro provided details on pre-order refunds on the Tripwire Interactive Killing Floor 3 forums. Automatic refunds will be processed for PlayStation, Xbox, and Epic Games Store pre-orders. However, US PlayStation users will have the option to retain their pre-order; otherwise, it will be automatically cancelled and refunded after a grace period. Steam pre-orders will require manual refunds via the Steam support system. Refunds for other platforms will be handled according to those platforms' individual policies.