Painkiller Reboot Showcases Its Seven‑Weapon Arsenal in Latest Trailer
Anshar Studios and 3D Realms unveiled a new trailer for the long‑awaited Painkiller reboot during the Galaxies Showcase, building on the initial announcement made at the Future Games Show: Spring Showcase 2024. Set to launch later this year, the fresh footage focuses on the game’s full armory, giving prospective demon‑slayers a detailed look at every tool of destruction.
Seven distinct weapons, seven brutal play styles
The trailer confirms a versatile arsenal designed to shred the legions of Hell:
Electrodriver – Fires rapid‑speed shurikens that ricochet off hard surfaces, enabling creative kills around corners.
Stakegun – Propels high‑impact stakes that can impale targets at range, echoing a fan‑favorite from the original series.
SMG – Delivers concentrated bursts of ammunition, ideal for suppressing mobile foes.
Handcannon – A precision sidearm engineered for long‑range devastation.
Shotgun – Emits wide‑spread pellets that both stagger and obliterate clustered enemies at close quarters.
Rocket Launcher – Launches explosive projectiles with a sizeable blast radius, effective against heavily armored demons.
Painkiller – A signature melee weapon that latches onto adversaries, tears them apart, and replenishes your ammunition reserves.
Four playable characters and a new co‑op focus
Players will choose among Ink, Void, Sol, and Roch, each offering bespoke bonuses to energy, health, power, or damage. Layered on top is a Tarot card system that augments character abilities and can be synergized with those of other players. This cooperative element marks the reboot’s most substantial divergence from the 2004 original, raising anticipation about how the franchise’s signature frenetic combat will translate to team‑based play.
With a release window set for late 2025, Painkiller aims to deliver both nostalgic thrills and modern refinements, blending its trademark over‑the‑top action with fresh strategic depth.
Which weapon—or character—are you most eager to test‑drive when Painkiller drops? Share your arsenal picks and co‑op hopes below!
