Painkiller Releases "Metal as Hell" Content Update & DLC Today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S & Steam
Experience new combat items, Rogue Angel Mode content and QoL improvements in the free update, alongside a new trailer!
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Dec. 16, 2025 – Purgatory is getting some renovations! 3D Realms and developer Anshar Studios have released the first major content update for Painkiller today on PC and consoles. Free for all players, the "Metal as Hell" update adds two new throwable items to deploy in battle - the leeching Demon Blood and powerful Holy Orb Turret - as well as 10 new arenas and an additional boss fight for the roguelike Rogue Angel Mode and a host of quality-of-life features.
Check out today's "Metal as Hell" trailer for a closer look at all the new action!
Painkiller is also releasing a new developer diary on the 3D Realms YouTube later today! The video will give players a behind-the-scenes look at Painkiller's sound design, from mixing sound effects, implementing audio UX elements, and building a unique system to make music flow between levels - with unique sounds for each biome and environment.
The "Metal as Hell" DLC is also available today as a free download for Season Pass owners or as a standalone purchase for £3.99|€4.99 and includes four character skins and six weapon skins.
Today's free Painkiller update also adds a slew of quality-of-life features, including a revive progress bar, push-to-talk functionality in Voice Chat, and more. A host of improvements were also introduced to existing features, including weapon progression in Rogue Angel Mode, adjustments to the titular Painkiller weapon, additional settings options, balancing and more. For all the info on the update's content, check out the patch notes.
About Painkiller
Blast through hordes of demons in brutal, fast-paced combat with an array of infernal weapons that can be upgraded and customized in multiple ways with devastating results in Painkiller! Battle across gruesome gothic levels to stop the fallen angel Azazel's invasion of Earth and earn your salvation – solo or in online co-op 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 Co-op: 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: Upgrade and customize your weapons to expand your arsenal, use tarot cards to power up your abilities, and team up with friends to obliterate all foes.
- Choose Your Character Wisely: Play as one of four distinct characters - Ink, Void, Sol and Roch - with unique perks to boost your energy, health, power and damage.
- Rogue Angel Mode: Survive a brutal roguelike mode where you and your friends advance through handcrafted arenas and take on epic bosses while collecting tarot cards, weapons and items along the way.
Painkiller is available now on PlayStation 5 (Deluxe), Xbox Series X|S (Deluxe), and PC via Steam. For more Painkiller, visit the game's website, and follow along on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X for the latest updates.
About Saber Interactive
Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 15 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber's titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, Turok: Origins, World War Z, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, SnowRunner, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game and RoadCraft. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.
About 3D Realms
Redefining AAA - Action, Attitude, Adrenaline, 3D Realms has rocked the world for almost 30 years by publishing unforgettable, iconic games like Duke Nukem, Terminal Velocity, Shadow Warrior, Death Rally, Max Payne, and more recently Ghostrunner, Ion Fury, CULTIC, Tempest Rising, and RIPOUT.
Led by industry veterans, 3D Realms is a proud member of Saber Interactive, with a mission of publishing games for grownups. Unapologetic and uncompromising, we're not afraid of being who we are and being damn good at it - for everyone's benefit. For more information, visit 3drealms.com.
About Anshar Studios
Anshar Studios, based in Katowice, Poland, is a dynamic game development studio known for producing AA-quality games across multiple platforms. Since 2012, the team of nearly 200 skilled professionals have been dedicated to crafting meaningful gaming experiences with a focus on narrative depth and immersive gameplay. Notable releases include the self-published Gamedec, Bloober Team's Layers of Fear and Observer: System Redux, along with undisclosed projects for major industry developers and publishers. Skilled team, well-crafted portfolio, and ambition to grow. Learn more at: ansharstudios.com.
