Painkiller is taking us further into Purgatory, with a new roguelike mode designed for Painkiller
The realm of Purgatory is getting a little larger in Painkiller when it launches. Either larger, or we are falling under the illusion of it all, with a new roguelike gameplay mode that Anshar Studios and 3D Realms will be packing into the game at launch. A mode that I am sure will have a whole lot of gamers spending more time within Painkiller than we might have expected when October 21st hits us all. That is when the game is launching out there still, so it makes sense. Just in case you missed the release date for it all on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and truly don’t want to miss out on this Rogue Angel that we are going to have to deal with as well.
Before anyone out there gets worried that Painkiller is not going to be just the straight shooter we saw before, this new mode is in addition to the main one we will have in the game. Just to build off it all and allow all three players in the game to run through Purgatory in a non-stop, fast-paced arena where we will keep on collecting weapons and tarot cards along the way. All so we can see how well we can survive and bring down the various bosses that will be roaming out there in Painkiller. A solid choice to go with, since there are many out there who do not like this style of play, in general, but the developers want to make sure there is plenty to keep on coming back for. I’m all for it, and you can see more of all of this in the following video we have to show off the new mode. Then, in just under a month, we can all head out there and see if it was the best choice to add to the mix of things here.
Painkiller — Rogue Angel
Saber Interactive’s 3D Realms label and developer Anshar Studios are excited to reveal “Rogue Angel,” a new roguelike game mode coming to Painkiller when it launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on Oct. 21, 2025. Separate from the main campaign, Rogue Angel takes players to a new realm of Purgatory, where you and your friends will advance through procedurally generated arenas, collect tarot cards, weapons, and items along the way, and take on epic bosses. Get a closer look at the mode in today’s trailer, showing fast-paced gameplay where no two runs are the same.
😇🤜👿 Introducing a whole new way to dominate Purgatory! The Rogue Angel mode harnesses chaos and forges it into a crucible.
Team up with your fellow demon hunters and descend into a twisted new realm of Purgatory, where procedurally generated arenas, unpredictable drops, and brutal enemies await. Each death offers a lesson. Every run improves your skills. Every step brings you closer to becoming unstoppable.
Welcome to Purgatory! You’ve been sentenced for your transgressions against Heaven, but the Voice of the Creator is giving you one chance to redeem yourself. Blast through hordes of demons in brutal, fast-paced combat with an array of infernal weapons. Battle across gruesome gothic environments to stop the fallen angel Azazel’s invasion of Earth and earn your salvation – solo or in online co-op for up to three players.
Key Features:
- Purgatory Is Your Playground: Jump, hook, and dash across vast, spine-chilling biomes while fighting nightmarish enemies in bloody, fast-paced combat with a host of new and classic Painkiller weapons.
- Three-Player Online Co-Op: Play online with up to two friends, exploring diverse locations, uncovering secrets, and facing off against terrifying enemies.
- Grotesque Terrors Await: Challenge a variety of horrifying foes, from hordes of demons to titanic terrors like the monstrous children of Azazel – the Nephilim.
- Unleash The Pain: Use tarot cards to upgrade your abilities, rank up to expand your arsenal, and team up with other players to obliterate all foes.
- Choose Your Character Wisely: Play as one of four distinctive characters – Ink, Void, Sol, and Roch – with unique perks to boost your energy, health, power, and damage.
Were you one of the gamers out there hoping to get a roguelike mode in Painkiller? Do you think it will flow well with three different players at the same time? Will we have to beat the core game to head out into this mode from the start? Why did they go with Purgatory and not a different form of Hell to explain the death loops? Make your way down to the comment section to discuss any and all of that. We know we have more to share for Painkiller out there, so please keep on checking the site and our social accounts to stay as up-to-date on all of that as it flows out of the pits. It was a fun game when we had a chance to play the demos, so we can only assume it has been getting better since then.