Killing Floor 3 Delayed to Later in 2025
Tripwire Interactive announced a significant delay for Killing Floor 3 (KF3), pushing its release from March 25th, 2025 to a later, unspecified date in 2025. This decision follows a closed beta test that fell short of expectations.
Disappointing Beta Feedback Leads to Delay
Image from Killing Floor 3’s official Bluesky account
In a Bluesky post on March 7th, 2025, Tripwire cited overwhelmingly negative feedback from the closed beta as the primary reason for the delay. The developer acknowledged failing to meet its own standards and the expectations of its player base. The post highlighted key areas needing improvement, including performance, stability, user interface/user experience (UI/UX), lighting, and weapon feel.
Online player reaction was swift and critical. Many described the beta as "insanely clunky and clumsy," an "unpolished, glitch-ridden, vomit-inducing wreck," and a departure from the core Killing Floor experience. Criticism also focused on the shift away from the series' horror elements towards a more futuristic sci-fi aesthetic and the character-locked class system in the beta.
Tripwire concluded its announcement by promising a more polished product and assuring players they would be updated as soon as more details are 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 manually request a refund through Steam support. Refunds for other platforms will be handled according to individual vendor policies.
