- Killing Floor 3 Halloween Teaser - 18 September 2026
Spooky season is coming! Check out the Halloween update teaser ːsummerghostː
- Killing Floor 3 Office Hours Live Stream Tomorrow to Showcase Modding - 17 September 2026
KF 3 Office Hours - Modding First Look Special Edition Join us at 4 PM ET as we go behind the scenes of the Tripwire Toolkit, with 20 minutes of footage as part of an exclusive first look, coming to Killing Floor 3!
- [PSA] Killing Floor 3 Scheduled Backend Maintenance Monday, September 7 - 4 September 2026
Monday, September 7th at:10.00 UTC12.00 CEST (UTC +2)06.00 EST (UTC -4)19:00 KST (UTC +9)We will have a period of scheduled maintenance and all services are expected to be impacted. Please pardon the Killing Floor 3 downtime that is expected to last up to 1 hour. Keep an eye on this space for notice when it's complete.And ICYMI, be usre to check out the two latest Office Hours Streams to learn more about what's coming your way this Fall and beyond!
- The September Quality Of Life Update Is Live! - 3 September 2026
Welcome, Nightfall!We've been closely monitoring your feedback and digging into the data to bring you our September 2026 Update. This patch includes an array of Quality of Life (QoL) improvements, bug fixes, and targeted balance changes across Perks, Weapons, and Zeds.Quality of Life HighlightsUI, HUD, & MenusThe scoreboard has been split from the "pause" screen, allowing users to bring it up and view it during gameplay without stopping their movement.The Boss Name will now show on the Wave Title cardGameplay/GeneralPlayers can now choose the weekly difficulty (such as Hell on Earth)\\Smoother gameplay while shaders compileFixed audio stutter and frame hitches caused by shader compilation. During gameplay, compilation now runs on a limited set of efficiency cores at reduced priority so it no longer fights the game for CPU timeShaders needed for what's actually on screen now jump to the…
- Killing Floor 3: September Quality Of Life Update Releases September 3rd! - 2 September 2026
Welcome, Nightfall! We've been closely monitoring your feedback and digging into the data to bring you our September 2026 Update. This patch includes an array of Quality of Life (QoL) improvements, bug fixes, and targeted balance changes across Perks, Weapons, and Zeds. We expect to ship this update tomorrow, September 3rd, and will begin in the morning. The backend to go down while this update happens, starting at approximately 8:30 AM EST and lasting up to 2 hours: 12.30 UTC14.30 CEST (UTC +2)08.30 EST (UTC -4)21:30 KST (UTC +9)
- [PSA] Hotfix Update Is Now Live - 11 August 2026
We are looking at shipping a Killing Floor 3 hotfix update tomorrow and will begin in the morning. We expect the backend to go down while this update happens, starting at approximately 8:30 AM EST and lasting up to 2 hours: 12.30 UTC14.30 CEST (UTC +2)08.30 EST (UTC -4)21:30 KST (UTC +9) This hotfix addresses a localization issue related to Gunslinger skills and new campaign assignments as well as an update to help prevent lower core count CPU's from crashing during shader compile. This update is now live!We'll be sharing more details on the upcoming Quality Of Life update and it's balance changes in the coming days and you may want to check out our recent Office Hours - Halloween Horrors Concept Stream for a look at what lies ahead this fall!
- Killing Floor 3 - Thanks to Players! & What's Next? - 31 July 2026
To all our players, Thank You! Whether you’ve been fighting Zeds since the early days of the franchise and never stopped, returned to check out the Killing Floor 3 Season 4 Update, or just joined us for the very first time during this past weekend’s free play event, we are incredibly grateful for the time you chose to spend with Killing Floor. Killing Floor 3, like its predecessors, is a journey, and having you with us providing feedback, sharing your experiences and finding your favorite new build/mechanic/character/perk/weapon, is why we love to do this. Season 4 FeedbackWe are actively reviewing the feedback from this weekend, alongside data from the matches played, so keep it coming! Balance & Quality of Life (QoL):We are targeting a hotfix to address some of the issues that have bubbled up with the Season 4 update, which should hit in the next week or two. And as highlighted on the…
- [Resolved] Investigating Connection Issues - 23 July 2026
Update: It looks like this is the result of a wider internet service outtage that has also impacted our backend. It may be starting to clear up but we are continuing to monitor. We are aware of the reports of connection issues. Thank you for the reports. We appreciate your patience while we investigate with our partners. We will update the status here.
- Killing Floor 3 Free Weekend July 23rd - 27th - 23 July 2026
To celebrate the first anniversary of the game we are happy to announce a free weekend for a limited time on PC (via Steam and EGS), PS5™ and XBOX Series X|S from July 23 through July 27. During this time new players will have access to the full game including the latest seasonal update. All progress will be saved and available after purchasing the game, with all three editions and Seasonal DLC Passes on all platforms discounted 50% off their regular price. STEAMStart 10AM PT/1PM ET Thur July 23Stop 10AM PT/1PM ET Mon July 27
- Killing Floor 3 Season 4: Operation Shadow Hunter Is Now Live! - 23 July 2026
New Additions & HighlightsNew Operation: Shadow HunterAn offshore drilling operation in the North Sea accidentally discovers the Mire, drawing Dr. Emmanuel Moorcroft and his followers to seize the rig. New Perk: GunslingerThe legendary Gunslinger returns to the fray. Specializing in light fast, dual wielded pistol combat, this perk is for those with nerves of steel and the aim to match. Master the art of rapid fire precision while managing your ammo counts under pressure, and be sure to show those Zeds and Mire Monsters who’s the fastest draw out there.Gunslinger WeaponsTier 1: 2058 LawbringersA modern take on the classic 1858 revolver and a perfect way to meet the Zeds headon. Beloved for its stopping power despite limited ammo capacity. Wow them with your flair and impeccable aim, but always keep 'em guessing: Did you fire 6 shots, or only 5? Tier 2: Night AddersWhen you feel like it…
- [PSA] Shadow Hunter Update Tomorrow Morning, Expect Downtime During the Process - 22 July 2026
Tomorrow is the day! The Shadow Hunter update process will begin in the morning. We expect the backend to go down while this update happens, starting at approximately 8:30 AM EST and lasting about 2 hours: 12.30 UTC14.30 CEST (UTC +2)08.30 EST (UTC -4)21:30 KST (UTC +9) Keep an eye on this space for status updates.
- Nightfall News: We Have Ourselves A Gunslinger - 21 July 2026
Nightfall,We’ve been watching you in the field, and it’s clear: you’ve all acclimated to dual sidearms exceptionally well. As such, we are opening up the Gunslinger Perk as an option for your next set of missions. Whether you’re looking to pick Zeds off or help clear out a horde when things get too crowded, the Gunslinger is here to reward the steady handed and tactical. And don’t forget the many skill choices in front of you to master this new perk, let’s dive into a few select examples:Building Your FoundationLvl 2: Do you prioritize raw reload speed with Fast Fingers, or do you prefer to control the chaos with Hip-Shooter to maximize critical damage?Lvl 8: Start carving out your identity. Choose between the aggressive Opening Salvo for high-impact openers, the precision-focused Headcount for sustained headshot chains, or Stopping Power if you prefer to stumble enemies and control the…
- Nightfall News: 1 Year of Killing Floor 3 and a Roadmap Update - 16 July 2026
Celebrating One Year!We can hardly believe it’s been nearly a year since launch! The journey has been exciting, and we’ve faced our share of challenges. We want to thank the community for your passion and support as we celebrate this milestone together. Many of you are excited for the upcoming Season 4 Update, and even beyond, so let’s dive in:New Mode: SuicidalWe’ve heard your calls loud and clear! Based on your feedback and community voting, we are excited to announce the return of Suicidal. Your survey responses and forum discussions highlighted a clear 'difficulty gap' between Hard and Hell on Earth. Suicidal is returning as the precise solution to bridge that experience. And speaking of Hell on Earth and those wanting even more challenge: while we are introducing some targeted balance adjustments this summer to lay the groundwork, please know that this is just the beginning. More c…
- [PSA] COMPLETE Killing Floor 3 Scheduled Backend Maintenance July 15th - 14 July 2026
Update* Maintenance is complete Wednesday, July 15th at:10.00 UTC12.00 CEST (UTC +2)06.00 EST (UTC -4)19:00 KST (UTC +9)We will have a period of scheduled maintenance and all services are expected to be impacted. Please pardon the Killing Floor 3 downtime that is expected to last up to 1 hour. Keep an eye on this space for notice when it's complete.
- Nightfall News: Dr. Moorcroft and Mr... - 10 July 2026
The Doctor: Emmanuel MoorcroftMany know him as the chief scientist and director of Horzine’s R&D Red division. Those who go digging or end up on the wrong end of one of his experiments may find that Moorcroft’s been quietly studying the effects of a transmutative substance called the Mire on living subjects. His research began by experimenting with zeds, but his plans are much larger than that: He believes the Mire can jump-start the next stage in human evolution. Some of his notable work you’ll recognize will be the: Chimera, Queen Crawler, and most recently, the Scavengers being unleashed from an area known only as the “Dreadzone”.The Oil Rig: Hastur Oil PlatformThe location of your next mission:61° N, 1.4° EGruvik Oil Field, NOR An oil-drilling operation accidentally struck mire in the North Sea, prompting Moorcroft to seize the rig with his followers. This platform is expansive and…
- [PSA] Killing Floor 3 Scheduled Backend Maintenance Monday - June 22nd - 17 June 2026
Monday, June 22nd at:10.00 UTC12.00 CEST (UTC +2)06.00 EST (UTC -4)19:00 KST (UTC +9)We will have a period of scheduled maintenance and all services are expected to be impacted. Please pardon the Killing Floor 3 downtime that is expected to last up to 2 hours. Keep an eye on this space for notice when it's complete.
- Killing Floor 3: Onslaught Update - Is Now Live! - 15 June 2026
Version: 1.0.0.16Release Date: June 16th, 2026 New Additions & HighlightsWelcome to the Onslaught... Update, a smaller mid-season update that adds the new level, Onslaught, and features a few Quality of Life improvements. New Map: OnslaughtHorzine leveraged the sewer outbreak in Umezu to train personnel. Needless to say, it didn't go well. Littered with traps, this location becomes all the more dangerous as time goes on. Use as they did, to polish your skills. Space is a luxury here, and retreat is not an option. Bug Fixes, Polish & System ImprovementsStability & PerformanceFixed a crash that could happen while inspecting your characterReduced ticking dependencies for skeletal mesh components.Updated default configs to better understand the users system memoryUpdated Precompiled Shader Caching methodology to reduce in-game hitches on certain events Quality Of Life ImprovementsTutorial c…
- Nightfall News: Prepare For The Onslaught - 5 June 2026
Hello everyone,You recently uncovered the existence of Onslaught, a new map coming to Killing Floor 3 in the near future. Beginning life as a prototype, it quickly became the team's favorite 'torture test'. It’s a claustrophobic, high-intensity map where space is a luxury and retreat isn't an option. We’re polishing it up because you deserve a place that forces you to hold your ground and make every trap count. Are you prepared? The first thing players will notice is that this is a tight space, with little room to retreat, so you better be ready to hold your ground. As the match continues, the forward and mid areas become more untenable with new avenues opening for the Zeds to reach you from. Strategic use of traps and tools will be key, but keep your eyes out, there is something more to be discovered here. Later today at 2:30 PM EST (just about an hour and a half from now!), creative d…
- [PSA] Killing Floor 3 Scheduled Backend Maintenance Monday - June 8th - 5 June 2026
Update: The maintenance period is over and all services should have resumed normal operations. Monday, June 8th at: 10.00 UTC12.00 CEST (UTC +2)06.00 EST (UTC -4)19:00 KST (UTC +9)We will have a period of scheduled maintenance and all services are expected to be impacted. Please pardon the Killing Floor 3 downtime that is expected to last up to 2 hours. Keep an eye on this space for notice when it's complete.
- Horzine Memo To All Staff - 2 June 2026
Nightfall, we've intercepted a communication from Horzine's internal systems that may give us access and help us track down Moorcroft once and for all. With documents we've gathered previously, you may be able to poke around for more information as to his whereabouts. We must stop him before he unleashes the mire upon the entire world.Decrypted Message \Ç̴͍̖̥̯̯̪̅͒ͅL̶̢̢͙̥̼̳͙̪̻̮̱̰̳̒̂̐̉̀̿̃̾́̿̀͑͛̚͜Ȩ̸̛̱͇͈̹̞̱̟̞͖̭͐͊̄̒͜A̸̯͇̭͛̐́͜Ṙ̴͓͓͔̤̜͖̦̩͇̈́̊͂̿͒̃͊͐̀̽̽̅̂̒͜A̷̺̹̟͚͛̄͊͜Ṉ̴̮͔̮͍̯͛̈́́̃̏̽̏͌̃́̽͝C̵̭̦̲̓́̕Ę̸͓͍͈͓̲̣̠̤̺̥̣̋̊̚͜ ̴̛̺͈̟̖̖̰̓̽̓̆͒̄͌̀͘͜ͅľ̷̬͎͔̱̬̪͙͉͂̽͊͊v̵̯̮̙̗͇̈́̋͠ĺ̷̨̡̥̜͖͉̬̰̳̺̰̞̥̫̞̽̍̎͑͛͗̑̿̄̑̊̚͠:̵̼̰̓̅̾͋̈̿͋̒͜ͅ ̷̦̙͔̈́͒͂̈́͋̎̇̎̿͘͘͝͝o̷̧̗̦̙̲̺̗͓̙̹̫̯̤̞͒̏̈́͂̂͆͒͐̄͐̕͝͝ņ̷̞̦̗̝͎̖̖̭̲̤̝̠̥̑̐̋̽s̷̨̘̪͈̱͒l̶̡̙̼͉̺̝̃͌̈́̈́͑̊͒͝a̴̡̨̲̜̲̱̩͈̼̹̣̠̰̯͛̄̇́̈́͝u̷͇͓̗̜͗͆͘͠g̶̞̥͈̬̤̹̜͇̦̟͐̉̾̆̿͆̇̽́̔͐̂͘͜͝h̸̖͇͗̎̾̕͜ț̷̨̡̦͓͉͎̮͔̲̥̜͐̐̾̾̿͂̊͝
