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Painkiller Reboot Launches on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series With Co‑op and Roguelike Mode

The reboot pivots to three-player co-op, pairing classic arena combat with a standalone roguelike mode.

Overview

  • Anshar Studios and 3D Realms released Painkiller on October 21 across Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
  • Online co-op supports up to three players, with four playable champions—Ink, Void, Sol and Roch—each offering distinct perks and upgrade paths.
  • Rogue Angel functions as a separate roguelike mode featuring runs through procedurally generated arenas, tarot card synergies, loot collection and boss encounters.
  • The arsenal mixes series staples like the Stakegun and Electrodriver with extensive weapon upgrade and customization trees.
  • The Standard Edition is priced at $39.99, while a $49.99 Deluxe Edition includes a Season Pass with three post‑launch DLC drops adding weapon and character skins.