Last month at the end of March 2025’s Future Game Show, PAINKILLER (in all caps) made its return with a new gameplay video. Today, they are showcasing some of the weapons players will encounter in the game. It is worth noting that weapon design and abilities have always been central to the Painkiller license. The medieval-satanic style is maintained, along with creative ideas that might even make DOOM (also in all caps) envious, such as the Stakegun which launches projectiles to impale enemies, the Electrodriver which fires shurikens in large quantities to shred opponents, and the Painkiller itself, the franchise’s signature weapon featuring whirling blades for grinding up adversaries. Additionally, players will also have access to basic weaponry including a shotgun, rocket launcher, SMG, and Hand Cannon, a handheld weapon with a scope that allows for precise targeting even at long range.
Painkiller version 2025 is currently under development by the Polish team at Anshar Studios in collaboration with 3D Realms and Saber Interactive, scheduled for release this autumn on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
