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Painkiller News
The latest news and rumors about Painkiller for today and 2026. Here you will find all the news about Painkiller updates, learn the release date for PC, when the game will be available on other platforms, and other announcements. We will also write about the system requirements of Painkiller for PC, about pirate cracks, and the appearance of the game on torrents, where it can be downloaded for free.
The author of Painkiller and Gears of War criticized the developers of Highguard
The author of the original Painkiller and parts of the Gears of War series, Adrian Chmielarz criticized the developers of Highguard. He called it amazing that over the years, none of the hundreds of employees had noticed how much the game was failing.
“Eh… Not Impressed”: Painkiller Creator Turned Down Gabe Newell’s Offer to Launch on Steam
Today it sounds like an alternate history of the gaming industry, but in the early 2000s things were very different. Long before Steam became the main storefront for PC games, Gabe Newell personally
offered to include Painkiller among the service’s very first titles. And he was turned down.
offered to include Painkiller among the service’s very first titles. And he was turned down.
Painkiller Blasts Out Free Metal As Hell Update and Second DLC
The co-op first-person shooter Painkiller has just received its second paid expansion, the Metal As Hell Pack. It's available for purchase individually or as part of the Season Pass. The DLC includes four new character skins (Punk Paladin, Furious Four-String, Black Swan, and Spectral Riff) along with Silver Requiem weapon skins.
New Painkiller Is Surprisingly Short — You Can Finish It in a Single Evening
The new Painkiller has finally launched, and early players are reporting an unexpected detail: the entire campaign takes only about four hours to complete. YouTube playthroughs confirm that the journey through Purgatory ends just as many are starting to get into the rhythm of combat.
Painkiller Launches to 37% Player Rating on Steam
Just hours after its release, the co-op first-person shooter Painkiller has started receiving its first reviews on Steam. As of this writing, the game holds a Mostly Negative rating, with only 37% positive reviews.
A New Painkiller, Described as a Reimagining of the Cult Franchise, Launches on PC and Consoles
Publisher 3D Realms and developer Anshar have released a new first-person shooter, Painkiller, on PC (Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game is being called a modern reimagining of the iconic hardcore shooter franchise, though it has yet to receive enough reviews to generate an official rating. To celebrate the launch, the developers have unveiled a brand new trailer.
Demo Version of Painkiller Tested on 31 Graphics Cards
GameGPU tested the demo version of the brutal shooter Painkiller, which was released on Steam as part of the Next Fest: October 2025 Edition.
Painkiller Demo Benchmarked on GTX 1650 and RTX 4060
YouTuber known as 54 FPS has tested the demo of the brutal shooter Painkiller, which became available during the Steam Next Fest. The game was run on a GTX 1650 and an RTX 4060.
Forestrike Demo Released — A Roguelike About a Kung Fu Master Who Can See the Future
Publisher Devolver Digital and developer Skeleton Crew Studio have announced the release date for the roguelite Forestrike — the game will launch on November 17 for PC and Nintendo Switch.
Developers of Starfinder: Afterlight Talk About Making Baldur’s Gate 3 in Space
Epictellers Entertainment studio is turning Paizo’s tabletop game Starfinder into a large-scale RPG, where a team of heroes must stop a cosmic force known as Afterlight. The project blends elements of Baldur’s Gate 3 and Guardians of the Galaxy, focusing on a sense of adventure and vivid companion characters.
Steam Demo for the New Painkiller Released — Check Out the Latest Trailer
Publisher 3D Realms has unveiled a brand-new trailer for the upcoming shooter Painkiller, focusing on the demo version now available (until October 20) as part of the Steam Next Fest. Gamers can already try out the project for free and get a first taste of the action by playing through the opening level.
New Painkiller Trailer Showcases Intense Demon-Slaying Action and Co-op Gameplay
Publisher 3D Realms has dropped a brand-new gameplay trailer for the upcoming first-person shooter Painkiller, developed by Anshar Studios, the team behind Gamedec: Definitive Edition.
New Painkiller Gets October 9 Release Date and $40 Price Tag — Preorders Now Live
The developers behind Painkiller have officially announced the game's release date: October 9. To mark the occasion, a new gameplay trailer has dropped on YouTube, and preorders are now open.
Developers of the New Painkiller Invite Gamers to Join Closed Playtest
The team at Anshar Studios, currently working on the new Painkiller, is inviting gamers to take part in an upcoming closed technical playtest, which will run from June 4 to June 16. Spots are limited.
New Painkiller Trailer Showcases 7 Weapon Types
3D Realms has dropped a brand-new trailer for their gore-soaked shooter, Painkiller. The trailer, revealed during the Galaxies Showcase 2025 presentation, puts the spotlight squarely on the game's arsenal.
Painkiller Returns: Cult Shooter Series Gets Modern Reimagining
At the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2025, a brand new Painkiller was fully unveiled, promising a modern reimagining of the iconic shooter series.