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 overwhelmingly negative feedback from the closed beta test.
Disappointing Beta Results Lead to Delay
Image from Killing Floor 3’s official Bluesky account
In a Bluesky post on March 7th, 2025, Tripwire acknowledged the beta's shortcomings, stating they "missed the mark." The post highlighted key areas needing improvement, including performance, stability, user interface/experience (UI/UX), lighting, and weapon feel. The developer emphasized their commitment to delivering a game that upholds the core Killing Floor experience while also pushing the franchise forward.
Online reaction to the beta was largely critical. 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 elements towards a more futuristic sci-fi aesthetic. The character-locked class system during the beta also drew considerable negative attention. One Reddit user, Captain_Pugman, poignantly questioned whether the developers had forgotten what made the Killing Floor series special.
Tripwire concluded their announcement by expressing gratitude for player support and promising to share further updates as they become available.
Pre-Order Refunds
Tripwire's Senior Community Manager, Yoshiro, outlined the pre-order refund process on the official forums. Automatic refunds will be issued for pre-orders on PlayStation, Xbox, and the Epic Games Store. US PlayStation users will have the option to retain their pre-order, otherwise it will automatically be cancelled and refunded. Steam pre-orders will require manual refunds through Steam support. Refunds for other platforms will be handled according to individual vendor policies.
