Publisher 3D Realms and developer Anshar Studios have announced Painkiller, a reimagining of the classic first-person shooter franchise, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam). It will launch this fall.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
The classic Painkiller series is back! Battle through Purgatory in fast-paced cooperative action, wielding infernal weapons against relentless demonic hordes. Condemned for your sins, the Voice of the Creator offers you a chance at redemption. Will you seize it or be lost to darkness?
Painkiller is a reimagining of the classic franchise, featuring cooperative 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.
Will you succeed in your mission and earn your salvation?
Key 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.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.
