Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive have just revealed John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando. Watch the reveal trailer below, which premiered at the Summer Game Fest live showcase, for a first look at the game’s over-the-top gameplay and John Carpenter-inspired ‘80s vibes, packed with tons of action, humor, and horror.
In the near future, an experimental attempt to harness the power of the Earth’s core ends in a terrifying disaster: the release of the Sludge God. This eldritch abomination begins terraforming the area, turning the soil into scum and the living into undead monsters. Luckily, the genius behind the experiment has a plan to make things right. He needs a team of competent, highly trained mercenaries to get the job done. Unfortunately, they were all too expensive. Which is why he’s hired… the Toxic Commandos!
Take control of one of the commandos, team up with your friends, and send the Sludge God and its horde of things-that-should-never-be back to the underworld. Choose the class that matches your playstyle, pile into your favorite ride, and unload an array of gunfire, grenades, special abilities, and freaking katanas as you save the planet!
Whether behind the wheel of a vehicle or on foot, players will face off against massive hordes of mutated creatures, all powered by Saber’s Swarm Engine, the technology behind World War Z: Aftermath, and the upcoming Space Marine 2.
“We’re happy to team up once again with our historical partner Saber. After World War Z, Space Marine 2, Insurgency, SnowRunner, and many others, Toxic Commando is a new entry into the successful long-term relationship between Focus and Saber. We cannot wait to unveil more about this new amazing IP created by the talented teams at Saber and leverage Focus’ expertise in turning new franchises into worldwide hits.”
John Bert, Managing Director at Focus Entertainment
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2024. Wishlist the game now on the Epic Games Store if the game has piqued your interest. Sign up for the closed beta test to get a chance to play the game ahead of its release.
