John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando launches March 12, 2026

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Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have announced that the first-person shooter John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store) on March 12, 2026.

The game comes in two versions: standard and a special Blood Edition. If you pre-order either version, you’ll get the “Leon’s Secret Stash” content pack for free. The Blood Edition includes extra content released after the game launches, such as exclusive character, weapon, and vehicle skins, a gold-themed weapon Cosmetic Pack, a weapon charm, and a unique skin for each character.

Here is an overview of the game, via Focus Entertainment:

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As a huge fan, I’m so excited for this game! It looks like you’ll be fighting off absolutely massive groups of enemies, both while driving and on foot, and the boss battles seem incredibly challenging. The tech powering it – Saber’s Swarm Engine – is the same one that made World War Z: Aftermath and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II look so amazing, so I know it’s going to be visually stunning. Plus, you can play with friends on any platform, which is awesome! If you’re an adrenaline junkie or love ’80s horror, this is definitely one to watch when it comes out in early 2026!

Not Just Another Mercenary Team

A risky attempt to tap into the Earth’s core goes horribly wrong in the near future, creating a nightmarish landscape of decay and reanimating the dead. The scientist responsible believes he can fix things, but his first choice – a team of elite, highly-paid mercenaries – proved too costly. So, he’s had to settle for THE TOXIC COMMANDO.

Strap in for Cross-Play-Ready Cooperative Carnage

Team up with up to three friends – playing together on any platform – and defeat the Sludge God and its monstrous army, sending them back to where they came from. Choose a character and class that fits how you like to play, hop into a vehicle, and unleash a barrage of bullets, explosives, unique powers, and even katanas!

Key Features

  • Buddy-movie vibes and the over-the-top humor, action, and horror of classic 80s cinema, inspired by the legendary John Carpenter.
  • Teaming up with friends to face down hordes of monsters who want to eat your face.
  • An explosive cocktail of visceral first-person shooter action and apocalyptic environments.
  • Upgrading your skills and testing new abilities against increasingly hardcore challenges.
  • Saving the planet against impossible odds.

Then now’s your time to go commando!

Watch a new trailer below.

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2025-12-12 04:31