The highly anticipated reboot of Painkiller has unveiled a new trailer, offering a detailed look at the game’s arsenal of seven formidable weapons. Developed by Anshar Studios and published by Saber Interactive, this modern reimagining of the classic first-person shooter is set to release in Fall 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.​
A Return to Brutal Firepower
The trailer, which debuted during the Galaxies Gaming Showcase 2025, dedicates a full minute to showcasing the game’s weaponry in action. Fans of the original series will be pleased to see the return of iconic weapons, each updated with enhanced visuals and effects. Notably, the stake launcher, a fan-favorite, is back and capable of impaling enemies to walls, maintaining its gruesome charm.​
The Seven Weapons
The game’s arsenal includes:​
- Electrodriver: Fires rapid shurikens that ricochet off surfaces, allowing for strategic attacks.​
- Stakegun: Launches high-damage stakes capable of pinning foes to walls, a nod to the original game’s mechanics.
- SMG: Delivers rapid-fire bursts, ideal for crowd control.​
- Handcannon: Offers long-range precision with deadly impact.​
- Shotgun: Emits powerful blasts at close range, effective for staggering multiple enemies.​
- Rocket Launcher: Fires explosive projectiles with a significant blast radius, suitable for heavy adversaries.​
- Painkiller: The titular weapon returns with a brutal melee attack, featuring a spinning blade that can hook and shred enemies, while also replenishing ammo.​
Each weapon boasts primary and alternative fire modes, with elemental effects such as fire, ice, electro, and kinetic. Players can upgrade these weapons to unlock unique abilities, enhancing their combat strategies.​
Enhanced Gameplay Features
Beyond the weaponry, Painkiller introduces several gameplay enhancements:​
- Dynamic Movement: Players can jump, dash, and hook across expansive biomes, adding verticality and fluidity to combat.​
- Diverse Enemies: Face off against hordes of demons and titanic bosses, each presenting unique challenges.​
- Tarot Card System: Utilize tarot cards to augment abilities, offering strategic depth to gameplay.​
- Character Selection: Choose from four characters—Ink, Void, Sol, and Roch—each with distinct abilities focusing on energy, health, power, and damage.​
- Cooperative Play: Engage in three-player online co-op or solo play with AI companions, exploring diverse locations and uncovering secrets.​
Community Reception
The trailer has been well-received by the gaming community, with fans expressing excitement over the return of classic weapons and the introduction of new gameplay mechanics. The faithful recreation of the stake launcher, in particular, has garnered praise for maintaining the series’ signature brutality.​
As the release date approaches, Painkiller aims to deliver a modernized yet nostalgic experience, blending fast-paced action with a dark, gothic aesthetic. Fans eagerly await the opportunity to wield these seven devastating weapons and confront the horrors that await in Purgatory.​IGN
For more information and to view the trailer, visit the official Painkiller website or watch the trailer on YouTube.​
