Painkiller reboot announced: Platforms, release timeline and more

A Painkiller reboot is in the works

First-person demon-slaying shooter Painkiller is making a comeback with a new, reimagined version for PC and consoles. Currently under development by Anshar Studios, the Painkiller reboot will be co-published by Saber Interactive, makers of titles like World War Z and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and 3D Realms. The first-person shooting game is confirmed to launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam) in Fall 2025. Publisher 3D Realms revealed the Painkiller remake with an announcement trailer that showcases some of the gameplay.

The Painkiller remake is set in Purgatory where the Creator gives you a chance to redeem yourself or "be lost to darkness". As one of the Champions, your task is to stop the demonic armies of the fallen angel Azazel from destroying Earth.

The first-person shooter allows you to play as one of four characters: Ink, Void, Sol and Roch. Each character comes with unique perks. To gain the upper hand on the enemies, players can make use of tarot cards in the game to enhance their abilities and combine them with others.

The Painkiller reboot will support cooperative gameplay for up to 3 players and also have an offline mode.

The description for the Painkiller reboot on Steam reads: “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?”

The Painkiller reboot features a “variety of enemies ranging from hordes of smaller demons to titanic terrors”.  To deal with their menace, you’ll have “a host of new and classic Painkiller weapons”.