John Carpenter's Toxic Commando News

[h3]Our brand new animated trailer is here, bringing the game’s buddy-movie-meets-over-the-top-action spirit to life in vibrant cartoon form! 🧟💥[/h3][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Brought to life by the brilliant folks at Gizmo Animation, this animated trailer also features John Carpenter as a terrifying zombie party-god, with the Master of Horror himself voicing his character and setting the stage for an apocalypse unlike any other.[/p][p][/p][p]Powering this vibrant world and perfectly capturing the energy of 80s movies is the original track by synthwave band Gunship, “Tell Me When the World Stops Ending,” composed specifically for the trailer. 
[/p][p]A blend of animation, voice, and music that flows naturally, highlighting the skill and dedication of the whole team behind it!

[/p][h2]Time-limited demo: grab your squad and crash the zombie party! ⌚🏃‍♀️‍➡️[/h2][p]
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando first playable demo is live until March 2 on Steam.

[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] Huge thanks to everyone who’s already jumped in, we’re reading all your feedback and can’t wait for the full launch! On that note, we’ve heard you loud and clear: a FOV slider will be added shortly after launch at the latest. 🙏[/p][p]Haven’t played yet? Rally your most carnage-hungry friends and dive in to see how good it gets to blow up endless hordes of zombies that want to eat your face! 😉[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Pre-order the Standard or Blood Edition (and get a free DLC)[/h2][p]Toxic Commando will come in two editions: the Standard Edition and the Blood Edition, both available for pre-orders now.[/p][p]
The Standard Edition includes:[/p][p][/p][p]On top of the base game, the Blood Edition includes the Bloody Pass, featuring:[/p]

• [p]2 post-launch DLCs including unique skins for 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
  
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[p]Time’s almost out. Don’t just sit there, sit there and gear up with your edition now![/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]

[h3]Hello everyone,[/h3][p]
[/p][p]This Demo update focuses on stability improvements and some Quality of Life adjustments. We've addressed the reported issue of blurry images by setting the "Cinematic Ambiance" to disabled by default. Please report back if you continue to experience this problem.[/p][p][/p][p]Regarding the highly-requested FOV slider, we want to assure you we are actively working on this feature and plan to implement it as soon as possible.[/p][p]We’re also working on adding a toggle ADS option.

[/p][h2]PATCH NOTES
[/h2][p]QoL Improvements[/p]

• [p]The "Cinematic Ambiance" graphic setting is now disabled by default. This change addresses and resolves the "blurry image" problem experienced by some players. The setting can still be activated via the Graphics tab in the Menu.[/p]
• [p]The issue preventing the "ready" button from functioning during matchmaking when players remapped the default "C" key has been corrected.[/p]
• [p]The shader precreation process has been optimized for faster loading.[/p]

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[/p][p]Stability and Crash Fixes[/p]

• [p]Fixed server crashes which ended the game for all players in a party.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a crash that could happen when a player was incapacitated.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a crash on leaving the game. [/p]
• [p]Fixed rare crashes on switching weapons in different situations.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a rare crash that could happen if the game was ended with a zombie on a vehicle.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a rare crash when using the Mortar.[/p]

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[/p][p]We’ll keep monitoring your feedback, so make sure to let us know if you encounter bugs or crashes!

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[p]The Toxic Commando Demo is now live, and this blog lays out everything you need to know about it! Don’t hesitate to ask questions in the comments if you need further details. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Technical Information[/h3][p][/p]

• [p]Platform: This is a Steam-exclusive demo. [/p]
• [p]Duration: The demo starts on February 19th at 10:00 AM UTC and wraps up on March 3rd at 10:00 AM UTC.[/p]
• [p]Minimum & Recommended specs:[/p]
  • [p]Minimum system requirements:[/p]
    • [p]OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit[/p]
    • [p]CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X / Intel Core i5-8400[/p]
    • [p]RAM: 16GB[/p]
    • [p]GPU: AMD Radeon RX 580 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070[/p]
    • [p]VRAM: 8GB[/p]
    • [p]Storage: 58GB (SSD Required)[/p]
    • [p]Preset: Low[/p]
      • [p]Expected FPS: 30[/p]
      • [p]Resolution: 1920 x 1080[/p]
  • [p]Recommended system requirements:[/p]
    • [p]OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit[/p]
    • [p]CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i5-11600K[/p]
    • [p]RAM: 16GB[/p]
    • [p]GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti[/p]
    • [p]VRAM: 8GB[/p]
    • [p]Storage: 58 GB (SSD Required)[/p]
    • [p]Preset: Ultra[/p]
      • [p]Expected FPS: 60[/p]
      • [p]Resolution: 1920 x 1080[/p]

• [p]The latest Intel GPU Drivers (32.0.101.8425) are currently subject to stability issues (crashes). We advise rolling back to older drivers (32.0.101.8250) for better stability. Update 26/02/26: This issue should be fixed as part of the latest Intel's drivers update. Let us know if you still encounter this issue.[/p]
• [p]Crashes can happen when video recording programs are enabled. If you want to record, we advise to use a program that captures the window instead of the actual game.[/p]
• [p]The FOV slider option is currently not available. It will be added as part of a post-launch update.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]What content will be available?[/h3][p][/p][p]In this demo, you’ll have access to the HUB and to the first Act of the game, which includes the tutorial mission and the first mission. Your playtime is not limited, and the missions available will be infinitely replayable.
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• [p]Tutorial - The Drop: A skippable intro mission to get you familiar with the controls, mechanics, and core features. Note that the first time you’ll play the demo, this tutorial mission will only be playable in solo.[/p]
• [p]The Drop: Once you completed (or skipped) the tutorial one time, you’ll have access to the mission again, this time playable in co-op.[/p]
• [p]Church of the Damned: This mission is fully playable in solo and co-op.[/p]
• [p]Leon’s Base: This is the HUB area. It will be accessible after the completion of the tutorial. It's a safe zone where you can customize your character, change your loadout, try the shooting range, and prepare for your next mission. You’ll be able to join other players in their HUB, or let them join you in yours.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Progression Limitations[/h3][p][/p][p]We want you to enjoy the demo, but we also don't want to spoil the full experience! Here's what's capped:[/p]

• [p]Class Level Cap: All 4 playable Classes will be locked at Level 5. You'll only experience a limited selection of the full skill trees and abilities available in the final game.[/p]
• [p]Weapon Accessibility: All weapons provided in the demo content are fully accessible and have no level restrictions. [/p]
• [p]Difficulty Levels: You can access all four difficulty levels (Story, Normal, Hard and Very Hard) in the demo, but note that you’ll have to unlock the Very Hard difficulty by completing the Hard difficulty before.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Save Files[/h3][p][/p]

• [p]Any Save files created during the demo will not carry over to the full version of the game. That means any progression you acquire in the demo will not transfer when the full game launches.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Playing with Random Players (Matchmaking):[/h3]

1. [p]Visit Leon in the HUB, or go to the “Play” tab.[/p]
2. [p]Choose your desired mission, difficulty, and class.[/p]
3. [p]Start the search; the matchmaking system will automatically pair you with players based on your criteria.[/p]
4. [p]Alternatively, select "Quick Game" for a rapid match with randomized settings if the specific parameters don't matter to you.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Playing with Friends:[/h3]

1. [p]Go to the "Social" menu, or click the “+” icon on the top-right corner of the pause menu[/p]
2. [p]In the "Friends" tab, find your invite code (press "V" by default on the right side of the screen). Players that are already friends on Steam can be invited directly.[/p]
3. [p]Share this code with your friends.[/p]
4. [p]Your friends must enter the code in the same menu by pressing "Join by code" ("J" by default).[/p]
5. [p]Once your friends have joined your session, you can select a mission and begin mauling zombies! Note that you can also join an ongoing game to directly jump into the action.[/p]
6. [p](optional) If your party is not complete, you can select the option “Private Game” in the “Play” tab if you don’t want to play with other players. Bots will fill the remaining places.[/p]

[p][/p][p]That’s it for this blog about the Demo. Join us on Discord to chat with other players and get the latest news about Toxic Commando and give us your feedback! [/p][p][/p][p]
See you soon in the demo! We're excited to read your feedback![/p]

[h3]Hello Commandos![/h3][p][/p][p]We're excited to detail the four classes of Toxic Commando in today's blog! Let’s dive in![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]
First, to clear up a frequent question: the character you choose is independent of the four classes. This means you are free to pick your favorite character and assign them to any class you wish.
[/p][p]You can level up classes all the way to 40. You earn XP for a class by playing missions; harder missions give you more XP. Each class has its own unique Special Ability and skill tree. The skills are separated by tiers, determining their power. Of course, the strongest skills will require progress further in the skill tree, and will necessitate more Skill Points to unlock. On levels 5, 10 and 15, you’ll unlock a new variation for your Special Ability.

As mentioned, to unlock a new skill for a class, you’ll need to spend “skill points”. You’ll get some by leveling up your class, but you can also find these special “Sludge Seeds” during a mission, that’s why exploring is important! [/p][p]
For example, here’s the Strike’s skill tree:[/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]The Strike
[/h3][p]The Strike is the bane of the zombies. This class is focused on dealing massive damage and rapidly eliminating large groups of enemies with its signature ability, the Fireball. This powerful projectile deals massive AoE damage, and it can be upgraded with the skill points you’ll collect in missions. For example, you can modify the projectile type, increase the size of the AoE explosion, or set enemies on fire.[/p][p]The Strike class can carry way more ammo and grenades than the others, so go ahead and blast every zombie you spot! Plus, they reload faster and their melee attacks can set enemies on fire with the right perks. 
[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][h3]The Medic
[/h3][p]The Medic is, as implied, the class that is centered around keeping the squad alive. Its ability, the Healing Aura, restores HP over time to nearby allies. When upgraded, the Healing Aura can become a healing projectile to restore health from afar, or on the contrary you can decide to change it to a short-range healing burst that heals 100% of permanent health to all allies close.[/p][p]The Medic can pick perks to carry more Medical Gear items than other classes, and have stronger Medkits. You can also pick a skill to self-revive when incapacitated, which can be clutch in tense moments. You can also opt for a more aggressive approach and select a skill that makes your healing ability deal damage to enemies within its radius. In short, the Medic is a key member of any squad![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]The Operator
[/h3][p]The Swiss Army knife of the squad. The Operator controls an allied drone that can engage in combat and assist in various ways. By progressing in the class’ skill tree, you’ll be able to change the drone’s projectile to incendiary shells, piercing lasers or EMP-charged projectiles that deal AoE damage. In addition to these offensive upgrades, the drone can also be used to help incapacitated allies recover, fix vehicles and generators, and even release the Operator from Revival Pods.[/p][p]The Operator is also the vehicle specialist, as a lot of its class skills revolve around vehicles. While driving, the Operator’s vehicle takes less damage, reduces its fuel consumption and automatically restores the vehicle's HP (but consumes more gasoline!).[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]
[/p][p][/p][h3]The Defender
[/h3][p]The Defender is the tank of the squad: taking the damage to help their allies to survive. Its special skill deploys a dome-shaped barrier that blocks ranged attacks from enemies, and damages the zombies entering it. When upgraded, the Defender can choose to have the ability to deploy 3 smaller barriers simultaneously, to have a barrier that deals even more damage to enemies inside or to have a mobile barrier that moves with the Defender.[/p][p]As the frontline specialist, the Defender class excels at absorbing damage and counter-attacking. Their perks are designed for durability, offering increased HP and damage resistance. Additionally, they are equipped to sustain the fight longer by carrying extra grenades and ammunition.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][p]That’s it for this blog! We hope it helped to understand the core gameplay of each class. Don’t hesitate to ask us questions here or on our Discord server, we’ll be happy to answer! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]See you on March 12 for the release![/h3]

[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h2]Get ready for non-stop zombie destruction 🧟💥[/h2][p]The trailer introduces the highly trained  (and incidentally cheapest) team of mercenaries  you’ll be cleaning the zombie mess as in this 4-player co-op action survival shooter, taking on multiple missions through a semi-open world infested with Sabers hellish Swarm technology, sending endless, simultaneous waves of mutated monstrosities straight at your face.[/p][p][/p][h3]Armed and dangerous 🔫🪖[/h3][p]Luckily, you’ll have the wheels of a slime-proof line-up of badass rides to smash them under and navigate this hellscape. Expect a lethal set of 16 primary weapon types and all kinds of secondary weapons that will have you blow up zombie heads manically, from shotguns, SMGs, sniper rifles to pistols, machetes and crowbars.[/p][p][/p][h3]Your Squad 🫡[/h3][p]With 4 classes to choose from, manage your own kickass abilities as Strike, Medic, Operator or Defender. Tag team with up to 3 buddies using matchmaking or a private lobby with friends–full crossplay![/p][p][/p][h2]Go commando in a time-limited demo ⌚🏃‍♀️‍➡️[/h2][p]John Carpenter's Toxic Commando gets a first playable demo, live from February 19 to March 2 on Steam. So, ready your go-to carnage-minded buddies and see how good it gets to blow up endless hordes of zombies that want to eat your face ![/p][p][/p][h2]Pre-order the Standard or Blood Edition (and get a free DLC)[/h2][p]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.[/p][p][/p][p]On top of the base game, the Blood Edition includes the Bloody Pass, featuring:[/p][p][/p]

• [p]2 post-launch DLCs including unique skins for 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]Don’t let the undead get to you first. Grab your edition now![/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]