John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Releases March 12 on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Inspired by the legendary filmmaker’s wildest nightmares, the game’s release date was revealed live at the Game Awards 2025 with a zombie-packed new trailer

After a spectacular gameplay trailer, Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment are thrilled to announce that the ’80s action-horror-inspired co-op shooter John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando will infest PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on March 12, 2026. Pre-orders are live on all platforms, with a free DLC to grab.

The release date was unveiled alongside a blood-pumping Release Date Reveal Trailer during the Game Awards ceremony – Watch the full video here.

NO BRAINS. NO BRAKES. NO FILTER.

In the near future, an experimental attempt to harness the power of the Earth’s core ends in a terrifying disaster, turning soil to sludge and the living to undead monsters. Leon Dorsey, the genius behind the experiment, had a plan to make things right: hiring a team of highly trained mercenaries to get the job done. Unfortunately, they were all too expensive. That’s why he hired THE TOXIC COMMANDOS.

Tag team with up to 3 buddies—with full crossplay support across PC and consoles. Send the Sludge God and its horde of things-that-should-never-be back to the underworld as you drive across semi-open maps and tear through the wasteland. Find how your squad clicks, shooting swarms of enemies together and smashing them under the wheels of your favorite ride for that pure rush of satisfaction. Unload an array of gunfire, grenades, special abilities, and even freaking katanas. When mutated monstrosities swarm from every angle, teamwork isn't optional—it's survival.

Pre-order the Standard or Blood Edition (and get a free DLC)

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando will come in two editions—the Standard Edition and the Blood Edition, both available for pre-orders now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam.

Pre-orders of any edition grant the Leon’s Secret Stash DLC for free.

On top of the base game, the Blood Edition includes the Bloody Pass, featuring:

• 2 post-launch DLCs including unique skins for characters, weapons, and vehicles to make sure you are the most fashionable crew of the apocalypse  

• a Cosmetic Pack Gold Color for weapons + a charm for your weapon + 1 skin per character

Don’t let the undead get to you first. Grab your edition now!

Free updates will also be creeping up, adding new missions, enemies, weapons, and vehicles for all players. Stay alert even after the launch. Zombies don't sleep.

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando brings chaos on March 12, 2026. Pre-order it now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, on Steam and Epic Games Store.