3D Realms and developer Anshar Studios have announced Painkiller, a reimagining of the classic first-person shooter franchise, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Steam, which is set to launch this fall.
Watch the announcement video below:
Painkiller is a reimagining of the classic franchise, featuring co-op play for up to three players and full offline support. Battle hordes of demons and titanic terrors across richly detailed gothic environments.
Trapped in Purgatory, you are sentenced for your transgressions against Heaven. But the Voice of the Creator gives you a chance to redeem yourself. As one of the Champions, you are to stop the fallen angel Azazel who is about to unleash his demonic armies onto Earth. You will face hordes of enemies, demons with unique powers and three monstrous children of Azazel – the Nephilim.
Main Features
Purgatory Is Your Playground – Jump, dash, and hook across vast biomes while fighting enemies with a host of new and classic Painkiller weapons.
Grotesque Terrors Await – Challenge a variety of enemies ranging from hordes of smaller demons to titanic terrors.
Unleash The Pain – Utilize tarot cards to enhance your abilities and combine them with other players to obliterate your foes.
Unique Characters – Choose between four characters: Ink, Void, Sol, and Roch, whose abilities range across energy, health, power, and damage.