In June 2023, publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive announced John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Since then, we haven’t had any updates on the game.
A leak (via Insider Gaming) ended up revealing some images and details about the title.
According to the leak, Saber Interactive’s upcoming title resembles games like Left 4 Dead or Back 4 Blood, but has two main differences.
The leak reveals the first major change is that missions are now tied to specific areas rather than simply moving from point A to point B. The second significant change involves vehicle traversal across maps. It’s highlighted that in-game vehicles play a crucial role, featuring fuel gauges that deplete unless players find gasoline. Vehicles can also be equipped with weapons for defense and various upgrades, including a louder horn to attract more zombies.
Regarding replayability, the leaker states it’s similar to other PvE co-op games where you can select different difficulties while leveling up various characters and weapons. The leak also indicates the game will feature a central hub or operations base where players can upgrade equipment, test weapons, and more.
See below for the title’s official description (via Epic Games Store):
In the near future, an experimental attempt to harness power from Earth’s core ends in terrible disaster: the awakening of the Sludge God, a supernatural abomination that begins terraforming the area, turning land into toxic slime and the living into undead monsters. However, the genius behind the experiment has a plan to fix everything. He just needs a team of competent, highly-trained mercenaries to do the job… Unfortunately, that team charged too much, so he hired…
The Toxic Commando!
Control one of the Commando squad members, team up with friends, and send the Sludge God and its horde of things-that-should-never-return back to the underworld. Choose the class that fits your playstyle, hop into your favorite vehicle, and wield an arsenal of weapons, grenades, special abilities, and even a katana to save the planet!
If you’re the type of person who enjoys:
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The feel of buddy-cop movies with raunchy humor, action, and terror from classic 1980s cinema, inspired by the legendary John Carpenter
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Playing with friends to battle hordes of monsters wanting to eat your face
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An explosive mix of visceral FPS action and apocalyptic environments
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Upgrading your masteries and testing new abilities against increasingly tough challenges
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Saving the planet against all odds
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Then it’s time to take command!
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando was scheduled for 2024, but with no news since 2023, it’s hard to say when it’ll release.
