Painkiller delayed to October 21, roguelike game mode revealed

Publisher 3D Realms and developer Anshar Studios have delayed Painkiller, the reimagining of the classic first-person shooter franchise, from its previously planned October 9 release date to October 21. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.

The companies also revealed “Rogue Angel,” a roguelike game mode separate from the main campaign. Rogue Angel takes players to a new realm of Purgatory, where players will advance through procedurally generated arenas; collect tarot cards, weapons, and items along the way; and take on bosses.

Here is an overview of the game, via 3D Realms:

About

Welcome to Purgatory! You’ve been sentenced for your transgressions against Heaven, but the Voice of the Creator is giving you one chance to redeem yourself. Blast through hordes of demons in brutal, fast-paced combat with an array of infernal weapons. Battle across gruesome gothic environments to stop the fallen angel Azazel’s invasion of Earth and earn your salvation—solo or in online cooperative play for up to three players.

Key Features

• Purgatory Is Your Playground – Jump, hook and dash across vast, spine-chilling biomes while fighting nightmarish enemies in bloody, fast-paced combat with a host of new and classic Painkiller weapons.
• Three-Player Online Cooperative Play – Play online with up to two friends, exploring diverse locations, uncovering secrets, and facing off against terrifying enemies.
• Grotesque Terrors Await – Challenge a variety of horrifying foes, from hordes of demons to titanic terrors like the monstrous children of Azazel—the Nephilim.
• Unleash the Pain – Use tarot cards to upgrade your abilities, rank up to expand your arsenal, and team up with other players to obliterate all foes.
• Choose Your Character Wisely – Play as one of four distinctive characters—Ink, Void, Sol, and Roch—with unique perks to boost your energy, health, power, and damage.

Watch a new trailer below.

Rogue Angel Trailer