Killing Floor 3: What’s New
Written by Alec Blackwood | Killing Floor 3
Killing Floor 3 focuses on faster combat, new mobility options, class changes, and improved physics. It trims down some of Killing Floor 2’s complexity but adds quality-of-life features and a more modern style.
Faster Combat And Movement
Movement is quicker and more fluid. You can dash, slide, climb ledges, and mantle over objects. This gives matches a faster pace and allows for more vertical map design.
New Classes And Abilities
There are six specialists at launch, including Ninja, Engineer, Commando, Sharpshooter, Firebug, and Medic. Each has unique weapons and special abilities, such as the Ninja’s shock traps and the Medic’s area-healing field. Skills now unlock earlier and progress every two levels up to level 30.
Streamlined Weapon Progression
Weapons are divided into four tiers but can be upgraded quickly using crafting resources. Starter weapons can become very strong early on, changing how players approach loadouts. Mid-match progression focuses more on modding and swapping rather than grinding for high-tier guns.
Map And Boss Changes
The game launches with eight maps, each designed for vertical combat and environmental tools like turrets and zip lines. Bosses like the Queen Crawler and Impaler scale based on team size, and weekly mutations add modifiers for extra replay value.
Stronghold Hub And Customization
A new hub called Stronghold serves as the player base. Here you can practice weapons, modify classes, manage loadouts, and pick missions. Cosmetics are limited to headgear and armor skins, with more customization expected in future updates.
Solo Play And Co-Op
Killing Floor 3 supports one to six players, including full single-player mode. Difficulty and enemy numbers scale with player count, and cross-platform play is fully supported at launch.
Final Blurb
Killing Floor 3 brings faster gameplay, six unique classes, eight maps, and a new hub system. It’s leaner than past games but designed for quick action and future content updates.
FAQ
How many maps are in Killing Floor 3?
There are eight maps at launch.
How many players can play together?
Up to six players can team up, with full single-player support.
Are new classes included?
Yes, six specialists with unique weapons and skills are available.
Does it support cross-platform play?
Yes, players on different platforms can play together.
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