Developer Tripwire Interactive has announced a delay for Killing Floor 3, their long-awaited horror shooter sequel.

Killing Floor 3 will forgo its previously planned March release date for one sometime later this year – though a firm date wasn’t confirmed.

Whenever Killing Floor 3 does release, it’ll be available for Windows PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

Alongside the news of the delay is that Tripwire is canceling and refunding all existing preorders for the game.

Here’s a a message from the team on the delay:

Dear Killing Floor Fans,

We’ve made the decision to postpone Killing Floor 3’s launch to an undecided date later in 2025.

After taking the time to gather and discuss feedback from our recent closed beta, we’ve realized that we missed the mark. Our goal isn’t just to make Killing Floor 3 an ambitious step forward for the franchise, but also to maintain the core experience that you’ve come to know and love.

With the full support of our parent company Embracer Group, we’re working together on a timeline to address many of the common issues players had during the beta, including performance/stability, UI/UX, lighting, and weapon feel. While it’s too early to say which fixes will be implemented by launch, we can confirm that an update allowing you to independently select your perk class and character is planned for post-release.

We look forward to another opportunity to show you a more polished version of Killing Floor 3, and when we’re ready to share more details, you will be the first to know. Until then, we thank you for your continued patience and overwhelming support.

Sincerely,
The Tripwire Interactive Development Team