Killing Floor 3 Release Date Postponed Further into 2025 After Closed Beta Disappoints

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 they "missed the mark." The post highlighted key areas needing improvement, including performance and stability, user interface/user experience (UI/UX), lighting, and weapon feel. The developer emphasized their commitment to delivering a game that both expands the franchise and stays true to the core Killing Floor experience.

Online reaction to the beta was scathing. Players described the game as "insanely clunky and clumsy," an "unpolished, glitch-ridden, vomit-inducing wreck," and criticized the shift away from the series' horror roots towards a more futuristic sci-fi aesthetic. Concerns were also raised about the character/class locking system in the beta. One Reddit user, Captain_Pugman, poignantly questioned whether the developers had forgotten what made Killing Floor special.

Tripwire concluded their announcement by promising a more polished version and assuring fans they would be updated as soon as more details are available.

Pre-Order Refunds

Tripwire's Senior Community Manager, Yoshiro, outlined the pre-order refund process on the official forums. Automatic cancellations and refunds will be issued for pre-orders on PlayStation, Xbox, and the Epic Games Store. US PlayStation users will have the option to keep their pre-order, otherwise it will automatically be canceled and refunded. Steam users will need to initiate refunds manually through Steam support. Refunds for other platforms will be handled according to each vendor's individual policies.