Commence ‘Operation: Deep Freeze’; Tripwire Interactive Releases Killing Floor 3’s Third Seasonal Update

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Commence ‘Operation: Deep Freeze’; Tripwire Interactive Releases Killing Floor 3’s Third Seasonal Update, Packed with New Content and Features

Developer and publisher Tripwire Interactive today launched the third seasonal update for Killing Floor 3, available to download for free now on PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), the PlayStation®5 system, and the Xbox Series X|S console systems where the game can also be played as part of the Xbox Free Play Days from March 12-15. ‘Operation: Deep Freeze’ takes Nightfall Operatives to the southern tip of the planet in their ongoing pursuit of Dr. Moorcroft’s maniacal experiments. Deep in the frozen wastes of Antarctica, they face new challenges, meet a familiar face, and acquire even more tools of their deadly trade. Alongside a new map, Specialist, weapons, Scavenger Zed, narrative missions and Supply Pass refresh, ‘Operation: Deep Freeze’ introduces the first new boss, the Alpha Scavenger, adds dual-wielding support for the Krait and Bloodhound sidearms, longer mission lengths, updates to speed up the pace of combat and more.



The publisher revealed an action-packed new trailer on today’s Future Games Show, showcasing the new content that awaits players on all platforms. Fans are encouraged to keep an eye on the Tripwire Interactive and Killing Floor 3 social media channels for news and updates on upcoming sales and discounts across all platforms.


Killing Floor 3’s ‘Operation: Deep Freeze’ content update Includes:

Narrative Missions - ‘Operation: Deep Freeze’: The Brunt Ice Shelf of Antarctica is about as remote as it gets, and that’s exactly where Dr. Moorcroft and his Mire experiments have been tracked down. Nightfall agents, discovering they're not alone, form an uneasy alliance with another lone mercenary tracking the increasingly unstable scientist. Together the team must uncover his latest extradimensional experiments and force them to an early conclusion, or soon the bad doctor may become unstoppable.
Combat Pace Update: Sweeping changes to combat make Killing Floor 3 feel faster, deadlier, and more in-line with the pace and lethality of Killing Floor 2. All Zeds have seen a reduction in their health, while their damage and spawn rates have been increased. Mastering the fundamentals of quickly dispatching Zeds and efficient teamwork will be necessary to prevent being overwhelmed by more deadly foes.
Survival Map - Antarctic Base: Explore an expansive new map centered around an abandoned scientific research base, with an attached dig site that’s uncommonly large for a research expedition. While most of the experimental remnants have long since frozen over, some of the facility's former projects may be active, and deadly. Be sure to bring extra layers, and lots of extra ammo.
Specialist - Masterson III: Grandson of the Bill Masterson Sr. and former Horzine Chief of Security, Masterson III found out that everyone is replaceable to the company. After being scapegoated for the Clamefield outbreak and publicly ousted he found little beyond mercenary work, eventually encountering and begrudgingly joining Nightfall. Masterson III returns as a no-nonsense Specialist with a familiar voice for a new decade.
Zed - Scavenger: Originally traced back to the Dreadzone in old London, this terrifying new Zed seems to represent the complete symbiosis of the Mire with some form of invertebrate life. There’s never just one, either, Scavengers hunt in packs and prioritize attacking already wounded targets with their deadly claws and lingering toxic fumes. Like many invertebrates, their heavily armored exterior hides many critical weak points that must be exposed before they attack their prey.
Boss - Alpha Scavenger: This massive Scavenger is a true alpha, dominating smaller scavengers and presenting an incredibly deadly threat to any Nightfall Specialist. In addition to being larger with more deadlier attacks the Alpha Scavenger has been observed cannibalizing its own dead, giving them temporary regenerative properties and empowered attacks.
Weapon - Tekko-Kagi (Ninja): Get up close and personal with the Tekko-Kagi, a pair of retractable claws featuring three deadly blades each. Due to its limited range it’s a higher risk and reward weapon, turning any skilled Specialist into a nigh unstoppable close combat predator. Blades can be customized to inflict a variety of status afflictions with powerful heavy attacks for further mayhem. New mods include:
Blades: Thermal Edge, Frost Reaper, Bone Claws (Zed Tech)
Grips: Power Reservoir, Affliction Booster, Overcharge Cell
Guards: Energy Syphon (Zed Tech), Reinforced Guard, Shredder Guard
Weapon - M-97 Trench Gun (Firebug): A trusty partner in any close quarters fight, no matter the year. The M-97 features slam-firing - allowing players to hold down the fire button to simultaneously fire and feed new shells into the chamber seamlessly, with Incendiary Shotgun rounds loaded by default. New mods include:
Ammunition: Buckshot
Barrel: Spiked Choker, Bayonet
Dual-wield Sidearms Phase 1: In preparation for the Gunslinger class, this update gives players the option to purchase and dual-wield two sidearms. The first two weapons added are the Commando’s reliable Bloodhound P330 and the Engineer’s fully automatic Krait pistol. More weapons will be supported in future updates.
New Survival Option - Long Duration: Stay in the fight longer and face ever more deadly waves of zed in the new “Long” option for mission length. “Long” missions feature 10 rounds of increasingly difficult Zeds, capped with a climactic boss battle.
Season Three Supply Pass with Comic Book Reader: Play and earn 100 new rewards with the latest Supply Pass, which includes both free and paid tracks. Supply Passes can be purchased at any time while Supply Points are earned through gameplay, and neither expire. The newly added Comic Book Reader is available as part of the free rewards track, digging deeper into the lore of the terrifying world of 2091.
Much More: New Daily Challenges, Wave and Weekly Mutators, new execution animations for many Zeds, Quality of Life improvements, bug and crash fixes, and ongoing optimization work continues.

Killing Floor 3 is the latest installment in the legendary co-op action/horror FPS series. The year is 2091, 70 years after the events in Killing Floor 2, and megacorp Horzine has produced the ultimate army: an obedient horde of bio-engineered monstrosities called Zeds. Now, the only thing standing between these infernal creations and the future of humanity is the rebel rogue group known as Nightfall. This intense first-person shooter puts players in the role of a Nightfall specialist, joining forces with up to five teammates as they battle through a war-ravaged, dystopian future, surviving unrelenting waves of Zeds, unlocking new skills, and building the ultimate arsenal.

Developed and published by Tripwire Interactive, Killing Floor 3 launched on July 24, 2025 for PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), the PlayStation®5 system, and the Xbox Series X|S console systems. Digital editions for all platforms include $39.99 for the Standard Edition, $59.99 for the Deluxe Edition and $79.99 for the Elite Nightfall Edition, with physical editions for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S available from select retailers as a Standard Edition with a MSRP of $39.99. This game is rated “M for Mature” by the ESRB and PEGI 18 by PEGI.

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