Killing Floor 3 has been highly anticipated by FPS fans ever since its reveal in Summer 2023. With an official release date set for March 25, 2025, select players have the opportunity to jump into the action early through the Killing Floor 3 Closed Beta. Here's everything you need to know about how to participate.
When Is the Killing Floor 3 Closed Beta?
A fresh trailer offering a glimpse into the intense horror-action gameplay of Killing Floor 3 debuted on January 31st, teasing the game’s upcoming Closed Beta. The beta will run from February 20th to February 24th, giving players a chance to experience the game over a month before its full launch.
How To Join the Killing Floor 3 Closed Beta
To secure access to the Killing Floor 3 Closed Beta, interested players must sign up via the developer’s official mailing list. Simply visit the Killing Floor 3 Sign Up page and click the “Sign Up” button. Enter your email address when prompted and check your inbox to confirm your subscription.
By completing this process, you’ll be added to the Closed Beta waitlist. As the beta dates approach, selected participants will receive further instructions and access details directly through the email list—so keep an eye out starting around February 20th.
What Is Available in the Killing Floor 3 Closed Beta?
Details are still limited, but we do know that the Killing Floor 3 Closed Beta will support online co-op for up to six players. This early build will give fans their first real taste of the new setting and gameplay mechanics.
Set in the year 2091, Killing Floor 3 takes place in a stylized dystopian world where the mega-corporation Horzine has created a terrifying array of bio-engineered monstrosities known as ZEDs. While many resemble classic zombies, others—like the spine-chilling Siren—are anything but ordinary. The Siren is capable of extending its cybernetic neck to deadly heights and emits a piercing sonic scream that can overwhelm even the most seasoned player.
In Killing Floor 3, players take on the role of Nightfall—a rogue resistance group determined to dismantle Horzine and eradicate its monstrous creations. Based on the Closed Beta announcement trailer, one of the featured environments appears to be a fallen research facility overrun with ZEDs. The combat zones shown are tight, claustrophobic, and packed with chaos.
Players will have a variety of tools at their disposal to survive, including conventional firearms, explosive grenade launchers, grappling hooks, futuristic energy swords, and even environmental hazards like lava traps.
The Killing Floor 3 Closed Beta launches on February 20th and will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
