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Killing Floor 3 Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Genre | First-Person Shooter, Co-op, Survival Horror |
| Initial Release | 2025-04-10 |
| Developer | Tripwire Interactive |
| Setting | Dystopian Future (2091) |
| Perspective | First-Person |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Multiplayer | 6-Player Online Co-op |
| Unique Feature | The next-generation evolution of the series' signature brutal co-op wave-based combat, built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5 with deeper customization. |
Killing Floor 3 System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low settings, ~30 FPS with Upscaling) – Low Preset, 1080p resolution with upscaling, targeting 30 FPS using traditional lighting, as per official notes.
tune Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS) – This tier is extrapolated for a high-quality 1080p experience without relying on upscaling as heavily as the official 1440p recommendation.
1440p
tune Official Recommended (Targets 1440p, Med/High settings, ~60 FPS with Upscaling) – Medium to High Preset, 1440p resolution with upscaling, targeting 60 FPS with Lumen GI and Reflections enabled, as per official notes.
2160p
tune 4K Ultra Settings (Targets 2160p/4K, High/Ultra settings, ~60 FPS with Upscaling) – High/Ultra Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, aiming for 60 FPS. Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Performance) is essential.
Killing Floor 3 Laptop Recommendations
memory Intel Core I7 12700 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3070 140W
storage 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
1349
Model: MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I7 12700 H (Score: 900)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 (Score: 6600) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution with upscaling, targeting 30 FPS using traditional lighting, as per official notes.).
memory Intel Core I9 13900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
999
Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 13900 H (Score: 1058)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution with upscaling, targeting 30 FPS using traditional lighting, as per official notes.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4060 140W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
1749
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution with upscaling, targeting 30 FPS using traditional lighting, as per official notes.).
memory Intel Core I9 12900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3070 TI 150W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
1397
Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 12900 H (Score: 1030)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 TI (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution with upscaling, targeting 30 FPS using traditional lighting, as per official notes.).
memory Intel Core I5 12450 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3050 75W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
645
Model: HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I5 12450 H (Score: 628)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution with upscaling, targeting 30 FPS using traditional lighting, as per official notes.).
memory Intel Core I5 12500 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3050 TI 80W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
710
Model: Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I5 12500 H (Score: 633)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 TI (Score: 7220) @ 80W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution with upscaling, targeting 30 FPS using traditional lighting, as per official notes.).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435 HS
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3050 75W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
799
Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435 HS (Score: 1655)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution with upscaling, targeting 30 FPS using traditional lighting, as per official notes.).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 680 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
1299
Model: ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 680 H (Score: 880)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 (Score: 7448) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution with upscaling, targeting 30 FPS using traditional lighting, as per official notes.).
memory AMD Ryzen 9 590 HS
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3080 100W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
1489
Model: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 590 HS (Score: 820)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080 (Score: 7904) @ 100W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution with upscaling, targeting 30 FPS using traditional lighting, as per official notes.).
memory Intel Core I7 13620 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
1350
Model: MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core I7 13620 H (Score: 843)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution with upscaling, targeting 30 FPS using traditional lighting, as per official notes.).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10 for Minimum, Windows 11 for Recommended
A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is required. Windows 11 is officially recommended for the higher spec tier.
- memoryDirectX: DirectX 12
The official requirement is DirectX 12. As an Unreal Engine 5 title, it relies on DX12 for its advanced rendering features like Lumen.
- save_altStorage Note: 20 GB available space (SSD Required)
An SSD is listed as a mandatory requirement for both minimum and recommended tiers. The relatively small 20GB install size suggests efficient asset packaging.
settings_applications Optimization Notes:
Upscaling: The game officially supports a full suite of upscaling technologies: NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, Intel XeSS, and Epic's native TSR. The official performance targets explicitly mention the use of upscaling to achieve the desired framerates.
Key Settings: As a UE5 title, the game includes advanced graphical features. The optional Lumen Global Illumination and Reflections will have the most significant performance impact. Adjusting these, along with shadows and effects quality, will be key to tuning performance.
Killing Floor 3: Map Size and Regions
The game features a variety of battlegrounds, from claustrophobic urban environments to sprawling industrial complexes. Maps are designed with the series' signature focus on choke points, verticality, and strategic locations for welding doors and holding out against the horde. The move to Unreal Engine 5 allows for more detailed and destructible environments.
Killing Floor 3 Skills & Upgrades Overview
The classic Perk system returns but has been expanded. Each Specialist (class) has a unique skill tree, allowing for deep customization of abilities and playstyles. A new weapon upgrade system allows players to enhance their favorite guns with new attachments and properties. The in-match economy of earning 'Dosh' to buy better weapons from the Trader pod remains a core part of the gameplay loop.
Killing Floor 3: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
Killing Floor 3 supports full cross-platform play between PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, allowing players to team up with friends regardless of their platform.
Killing Floor 3 Specific Game Elements
Killing Floor 3 Weapons
- securityAssault Rifles (Automatic Rifles)
Versatile firearms that are effective at most ranges. Includes futuristic versions of classic weapons, now highly customizable with various attachments.
- securityExplosives (Grenade Launchers, RPGs)
Weapons designed for maximum area-of-effect damage, ideal for taking down large Zeds like Fleshpounds and Scrakes.
- securityMelee Weapons (Blades, Blunt Objects)
High-risk, high-reward weapons for when the Zeds get too close. The parry system from KF2 returns with refinements.
- securityShotguns (Close-Quarters Weapons)
Devastating at close range, capable of clearing paths through hordes of smaller Zeds. Includes pump-action, semi-auto, and explosive variants.
- securitySpecialist Weapons (Flamethrowers, Healing Darts)
Unique weapons tied to specific specialist roles, such as the Firebug's flamethrower or the Field Medic's healing dart rifle.
Killing Floor 3 Vehicles
- directions_carNone (N/A)
The game is focused on on-foot, arena-style combat within its detailed maps. There are no controllable player vehicles.
Killing Floor 3 Characters
- personNightfall Specialists - Playable Characters (playable)
The game features a roster of five specialists at launch, each representing a different class or 'Perk' (e.g., Commando, Support, Field Medic, Berserker, Demolitionist). Each specialist has a unique personality, appearance, and skill tree.
- personThe Patriarch - Boss
The iconic and brilliant, yet insane, former CEO of Horzine and creator of the Zeds. He returns as a formidable boss with a new arsenal of futuristic weaponry and devastating attacks.
- personThe Zeds - Enemies
The bio-engineered horde of monstrosities created by Horzine. Includes returning favorites like the Clot, Gorefast, Stalker, Siren, Scrake, and Fleshpound, all redesigned with new models and attack patterns.
Top 3 Characters:
Specialists: Rather than specific characters, the focus is on a roster of five distinct specialists at launch. These archetypes (e.g., assault, support, demolition) each have unique skills, personalities, and voice lines. 2. The Patriarch: The iconic final boss from the first game returns with a redesigned and even more menacing form, serving as one of the game's ultimate challenges. 3. The Trader: The disembodied, cheerful voice of the weapon vendor who provides fresh gear and ammunition between waves, acting as a brief moment of respite and strategic planning.
Killing Floor 3 Missions / Objectives
- flagObjective Mode
Objective: A more structured mode where players must move through a map and complete specific tasks (like defending a point or escorting a VIP) while being constantly assaulted by Zeds.
- flagSurvival Mode
Objective: The classic Killing Floor experience. Players must survive a set number of increasingly difficult waves of Zeds on a chosen map, earning money to buy better gear between rounds, and culminating in a final, challenging boss fight.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives:
Mode: The classic Killing Floor experience. Survive a set number of waves of Zeds, with the difficulty and enemy count increasing each round, culminating in a formidable boss fight. 2. Objective Mode: A more narrative-driven mode where players must complete specific tasks around the map while fending off the Zed horde, such as escorting a payload or repairing a generator. 3. Weekly Outbreak: A rotating game mode with unique mutators and challenges that offer special rewards for completion, providing weekly replayability.
Killing Floor 3 Companions / Summons
- groupCo-op Teammates (Human (Player))
Ability: The game is built around a team of up to six human players. Teamwork is essential for survival, requiring players to cover each other, share resources (Dosh), and combine their specialist abilities to overcome the horde.
Killing Floor 3 Collectibles
- collections_bookmarkHorzine Intel
Location/Use: Hidden data-pads and laptops scattered throughout each map. Finding all of them provides additional lore on the 70-year gap between KF2 and KF3 and unlocks special cosmetic rewards.
Killing Floor 3 Armor
- shieldBody Armor
Focus/Stats: A purchasable item from the Trader pod. It provides an extra layer of health that must be depleted before Zeds can damage the player's main health pool. It can be repaired and replenished between waves.
Killing Floor 3 Clothing / Appearance
- checkroomCosmetic Customization
Details: A deep character customization system allows players to unlock and equip hundreds of cosmetic items, including different helmets, body outfits, backpacks, and accessories to create their own unique Nightfall specialist.
- checkroomWeapon Skins
Details: Players can unlock and apply a wide variety of cosmetic skins and charms to their weapons.
Killing Floor 3 Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
The game is built around 6-player online co-op. The primary modes are the classic wave-based Survival and the more structured Objective Mode. A new 'Endless Mode' was added in the first post-launch update.
- labelStory and Setting
The game is set in the year 2091, decades after the Zed outbreaks of the previous games. The megacorporation Horzine, responsible for the initial outbreak, has now perfected its creations, producing a massive army of obedient, bio-engineered Zeds. A rogue group of specialists known as Nightfall is the last line of defense for what remains of free humanity, waging a guerilla war against Horzine's forces.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics
- 1. Intense 6-Player Co-op Survival: The core of the franchise, refined and expanded. Players must work together, combining the unique skills of their specialists to survive increasingly difficult waves of Zeds. 2. Visceral Gore & Zed Dismemberment: The series' trademark gore system is enhanced in UE5, allowing for graphic and satisfying dismemberment of the Zed horde. 3. Deep Customization & Progression: A new, more extensive customization system allows players to personalize their specialists with unique outfits, accessories, and weapon skins. The new weapon upgrade and skill tree systems provide a deeper sense of progression.
Killing Floor 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- help_outline What is Killing Floor 3?It is the third main installment in the co-op FPS series. Players team up in groups of up to six to fight off waves of bio-engineered monsters called Zeds in a dystopian future.
- help_outline How many players can play together?The game supports up to 6-player online co-op.
- help_outline What engine does the game use?Killing Floor 3 is built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5.
- help_outline Does Killing Floor 3 have cross-play?Yes, the game supports full cross-platform play between PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.