Killing Floor 3 Delayed to Later in 2025

Tripwire Interactive has announced a significant delay for Killing Floor 3 (KF3), pushing the release date further into 2025. This decision comes just three weeks before the previously announced March 25th launch, following a closed beta test that received overwhelmingly negative feedback.

Disappointing Beta Leads to Delay

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 that they "missed the mark." The developer cited issues with performance, stability, user interface/user experience (UI/UX), lighting, and weapon feel as key areas needing improvement. The statement emphasized a commitment to upholding the core Killing Floor experience while striving for ambitious advancements.

Player reactions to the beta were largely critical, with common complaints including clunkiness, numerous glitches, and a departure from the series' established horror elements in favor of a more pronounced sci-fi aesthetic. Concerns were also raised about the character and class selection system implemented during the beta. One Reddit user, Captain_Pugman, poignantly summarized the sentiment: "At what point did you forget what made Killing Floor 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 be automatically cancelled and refunded. Steam users will need to initiate refunds manually through Steam support. Refunds for pre-orders from other platforms will be handled according to each platform's individual policies.