Killing Floor 3 Delayed to Later in 2025
Tripwire Interactive announced a significant delay for Killing Floor 3 (KF3), pushing its release to a later date in 2025. This decision comes just three weeks before the originally scheduled March 25th launch, following overwhelmingly negative feedback from the closed beta test.
Disappointing Beta Leads to Delay
Image from Killing Floor 3’s official Bluesky account
In a March 7th, 2025 Bluesky post, Tripwire acknowledged the beta's shortcomings. They stated their commitment to delivering a game that meets the expectations of the franchise's loyal fanbase, not just a technologically ambitious leap. The post highlighted key areas needing improvement: performance and stability, user interface/user experience (UI/UX), lighting, and weapon feel.
Player feedback was scathing. Online forums and social media erupted with criticism, describing the beta as "insanely clunky," "unpolished," and "glitch-ridden." Concerns extended beyond technical issues; some players felt the game strayed too far from the series' horror roots, adopting a more futuristic sci-fi aesthetic. The character-locked classes in the beta also drew significant negative attention. One Reddit user, Captain_Pugman, poignantly questioned whether the developers had forgotten what made Killing Floor special.
Tripwire concluded their announcement with a promise to deliver a polished product and assured fans they would be the first to know of any further updates.
Pre-Order Refunds
Tripwire's Senior Community Manager, Yoshiro, outlined the refund process for pre-orders. Automatic cancellations and refunds will be processed for PlayStation, Xbox, and Epic Games Store purchases. US PlayStation users will have a choice to keep their pre-order or receive a refund. Steam users will need to initiate refunds manually through Steam support. Refunds for other platforms will depend on individual vendor policies.
