Painkiller has officially been released by publisher 3D Realms and developer Anshar Studios. This is billed as an "over-the-top, adrenaline-fueled, reimagined action shooter" and is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. The game is available in two flavors: Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition at $39.99 and $49.99 respectively.
Like its namesake, Painkiller still features fast-paced action, punishing enemies, a diverse selection of weapons, and plenty of gothic style environments. The game is co-op focused but you can play through solo if you want.
The Standard Edition of Painkiller is available today for $39.99|£34.99|€39.99. Players can also grab the Deluxe Edition of Painkiller for $49.99|£44.99|€49.99, which includes the base game plus the Season Pass featuring three additional post-launch DLCs, each including six weapon skins and four character skins.
Blast through hordes of demons in brutal, fast-paced combat with an array of infernal weapons that can be upgraded and customized in multiple ways with devastating results in Painkiller! Battle across gruesome gothic levels to stop the fallen angel Azazel’s invasion of Earth and earn your salvation – solo or in online co-op for up to three players.
Key Features
Blast through hordes of demons in brutal, fast-paced combat with an array of infernal weapons that can be upgraded and customized in multiple ways with devastating results in Painkiller! Battle across gruesome gothic levels to stop the fallen angel Azazel’s invasion of Earth and earn your salvation – solo or in online co-op for up to three players.
Key Features
- Purgatory Is Your Playground: Jump, hook and dash across vast, spine-chilling biomes while fighting nightmarish enemies in bloody, fast-paced combat with a host of new and classic Painkiller weapons.
- Three-Player Online Co-op: Play online with up to two friends, exploring diverse locations, uncovering secrets and facing off against terrifying enemies.
- Grotesque Terrors Await: Challenge a variety of horrifying foes, from hordes of demons to titanic terrors like the monstrous children of Azazel - the Nephilim.
- Unleash The Pain: Upgrade and customize your weapons to expand your arsenal, use tarot cards to power up your abilities, and team up with friends to obliterate all foes.
- Choose Your Character Wisely: Play as one of four distinct characters - Ink, Void, Sol and Roch - with unique perks to boost your energy, health, power and damage.
- Rogue Angel Mode: Survive a brutal roguelike mode, separate from the main campaign, where you and your friends will advance through handcrafted arenas and take on epic bosses while collecting tarot cards, weapons and items along the way.
