Killing Floor 3 Delayed to Later in 2025
Tripwire Interactive announced a significant delay for Killing Floor 3 (KF3), pushing the release date further into 2025. This decision, announced on March 7th, 2025, via the game's official Bluesky account, comes just three weeks before the originally planned March 25th launch. The delay follows a closed beta test that received overwhelmingly negative feedback.
Disappointing Beta Test Results
Tripwire cited concerns regarding performance, stability, user interface/user experience (UI/UX), lighting, and weapon feel as key reasons for the delay. The developer acknowledged falling short of expectations, stating their commitment to delivering a game that both innovates and preserves the core Killing Floor experience.
Player feedback from the beta was scathing, with many describing the game as "insanely clunky and clumsy," an "unpolished, glitch-ridden, vomit-inducing wreck," and a departure from the series' established identity. Criticism included a perceived shift away from the horror elements towards a more futuristic sci-fi setting, and the character-locked class system in the beta. One Reddit user, Captain_Pugman, poignantly questioned whether the developers had forgotten what made the Killing Floor franchise special.
Tripwire concluded their announcement by expressing gratitude for player support and promising to provide updates as development progresses.
Pre-Order Refunds
Tripwire's Senior Community Manager, Yoshiro, outlined the pre-order refund process on the official forums. Automatic refunds will be issued for pre-orders on PlayStation, Xbox, and the Epic Games Store. However, US PlayStation users will have the option to retain their pre-order. Steam users will need to initiate refunds manually through Steam support. Refunds for other platforms will be subject to the respective vendor's policies.
