John Carpenter's Toxic Commando News

[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]In the near future, an experimental attempt to harness the power of the Earth’s core ends in a terrifying disaster, turning soil to scum and the living to undead monsters. However, Leon Dorsey, the genius behind the experiment has a plan to make things right: a team of highly trained mercenaries to get the job done. Unfortunately, they were all too expensive. That’s why he hired THE TOXIC COMMANDO.[/p][p][/p][p]Team with up to 4 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 favourite ride for that pure rush of power 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.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando will come in two editions, the Standard Edition and the Blood Edition. Pre-orders of any edition grant the Leon’s Secret Stash DLC for free![/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]On top of the base game the Blood Edition includes the Bloody Pass, featuring:[/p]

• [p]2 post-launch DLC including unique skins for each characters, weapons and vehicles to make sure you are the most fashionable crew of the apocalypse  [/p]
• [p]a Cosmetic Pack Gold Color for weapons + a charm for your weapon + 1 skin per character[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Don’t let the undead get to you first – grab your edition now![/p][p][/p][p]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.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]To stay up to date with the latest Toxic Commando news, follow us on the Toxic Commando X account and join the official Discord server.[/p][p][/p][p]See you on March 12![/p][p]
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Looking at John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, I knew I was in for a good time, because sometimes in life, all you really need is to empty a clip into a horde of zombies, and if that’s not enough, you can mow them over too!

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando is an upcoming 4-player co-op shooter from the minds over at Saber Interactives, who are no strangers to a gory good time. With a name like John Carpenter attached to the game, I was curious to see how the legendary filmmaker’s distinct philosophy could translate to a video game. After roughly 4 hours with an early build of John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, I can say with confidence that the forthcoming zombie shooter not only evokes the same atmospheric tension found in his works, but does so on top of a fun and frenetic FPS experience, one that feels both familiar and fresh.

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, like in true Carpenter fashion, follows the exploits of a small rag-tag group of... Read more

Looking at John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, I knew I was in for a good time, because sometimes in life, all you really need is to empty a clip into a horde of zombies, and if that’s not enough, you can mow them over too!

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando is an upcoming 4-player co-op shooter from the minds over at Saber Interactives, who are no strangers to a gory good time. With a name like John Carpenter attached to the game, I was curious to see how the legendary filmmaker’s distinct philosophy could translate to a video game. After roughly 4 hours with an early build of John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, I can say with confidence that the forthcoming zombie shooter not only evokes the same atmospheric tension found in his works, but does so on top of a fun and frenetic FPS experience, one that feels both familiar and fresh.

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, like in true Carpenter fashion, follows the exploits of a small rag-tag group of... Read more

[p][/p][p]This FAQ will be updated with any recurring questions we see, and with additional info we can provide as the release gets closer, so make sure to come back once in a while![/p][p]The best way to catch us is on the game's Discord server. We're active every day![/p][p]Join our Discord server here[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]What is John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando?[/h3]

• [p]Imagine a game inspired by John Carpenter filmography of the 80’s, mixed with buddy-movie vibes, over-the-top action, humor, and horror. That’s John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, a first person shooter set in the near future, where an experimental attempt to harness the power of the Earth’s core ends in a terrifying disaster: the release of the Sludge God. You play a member of the Toxic Commando, a squad hired to make things right by driving off-road vehicles in open environments, rolling over infected abominations and obliterating hordes of monsters with their arsenal of gunfire, grenades, katanas and more!
  
  Team up with up to three friends, get yourselves a ride, explore the Exclusion Zone and complete a fat bunch of objectives for an explosive cocktail of visceral FPS action and apocalyptic environments to save the planet against impossible odds! [/p]

[p][/p][h3]On which platforms is the game playable? [/h3]

• [p] The game is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Which languages are available?[/h3]

• [p]The game's text is available in the following languages: English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditionnal Chinese. The game's audio is only be available in English.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]How many missions are there at launch?[/h3]

• [p]There are 8 missions planned for the launch, plus the tutorial mission.[/p]

At Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, we revealed the very first look at John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando's gameplay, our a co-op FPS where you and your squad of friends battle hordes of horrifying creatures before they infect the entire world!

Whether behind-the-wheel or on foot, players will face massive enemy hordes and daunting bosses, all powered by Saber's Swarm Engine (the same tech behind World War Z: Aftermath and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2). And yes, the game fully supports crossplay co-op, so you can team up with friends across PC and consoles!

💥 [h3]Not just another mercenary team[/h3]
In the near future, an experimental attempt to harness the power of the Earth’s core ends in a terrifying disaster, turning soil to scum and the living to undead monsters. However, the genius behind the experiment has a plan to make things right: a team of highly trained mercenaries to get the job done. Unfortunately, they were all too expensive. That’s why he hired THE TOXIC COMMANDO.

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🧟 [h3]Strap in for crossplay-ready co-op carnage[/h3]
Play in squads of up to 4 friends and send the Sludge God and its horde of things-that-should-never-be back to the underworld. Pick your character and choose the class that matches your playstyle, pile into your favorite ride, and unload an array of gunfire, grenades, special abilities, and freaking katanas.

🌟 [h3]The toxic menu:[/h3]

• Buddy-movie vibes and the over-the-top humor, action, and horror of classic 80s cinema, inspired and with the involvement of the legendary John Carpenter
  
• Teaming up with friends to face down hordes of monsters who want to eat your face
  
• An explosive cocktail of visceral FPS action and off-road driving on slime-corrupted terrain across massive post-apocalyptic environments
  
• Upgrading your skills and testing new abilities against increasingly hardcore challenges
  
• Saving the planet against impossible odds

Strap in, suit up, and get ready to fight for the planet, Toxic Commando style.

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando launches in early 2026.

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