Built by the team behind Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, World War Z, and SnowRunner, the game blends cinematic horror vibes with over-the-top cooperative action. Powered by Saber’s Swarm Engine, players will battle massive hordes of mutated enemies across a semi-open world where survival depends on teamwork and firepower.

You won’t be fighting alone. Toxic Commando supports four-player co-op, letting squads jump into missions together to mow down relentless zombie waves. To help even the odds, players can roll into combat with a lineup of heavy-duty vehicles designed to plow through enemies while navigating the game’s chaotic environments.

The arsenal is equally impressive, featuring 16 primary weapon types alongside a variety of secondary options. Whether you prefer shotguns and sniper rifles or want to get up close with machetes and crowbars, there’s no shortage of tools for turning the undead into scrap.

Players can also tailor their approach by choosing from four distinct classes — Strike, Medic, Operator, or Defender — each offering unique abilities that encourage strategic team play. Full crossplay is supported, making it easy to squad up through matchmaking or private lobbies regardless of platform.

If you’re eager to jump in early, a limited-time demo will be available on Steam from February 19 through March 2, giving players their first hands-on taste of the carnage.

Pre-orders are live now for both the Standard Edition and the Blood Edition. Reserving either version grants access to the “Leon’s Secret Stash” DLC at no extra cost. Meanwhile, the Blood Edition packs in the Bloody Pass, which includes two post-launch DLC drops loaded with cosmetic skins for characters, weapons, and vehicles, plus a golden cosmetic pack to help your squad stand out during the apocalypse.

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando storms onto PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on March 12, 2026.

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Arriving in early 2026, Toxic Commando throws players into a monster-infested apocalypse where teamwork, big guns, and even bigger vehicles are the only way to survive.

A Slime-Covered World Gone Wrong

The setup is pure B-movie gold: an experiment to harness Earth’s core energy goes horribly wrong, transforming the planet’s soil into sludge and unleashing hordes of twisted undead. The scientist behind the mess wants to clean it up — but instead of hiring elite mercenaries (too expensive), he settles for… well, The Toxic Commando.

Co-op Carnage, Carpenter Style

This isn’t your standard shooter. Toxic Commando leans hard into its inspirations with:

• 4-player co-op with full crossplay across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

• Buddy-movie vibes mixed with John Carpenter’s signature humor and horror.

• First-person gunfights blended with off-road driving through slime-soaked wastelands.

• A mix of guns, grenades, special abilities, and even katanas to keep the monster hordes in check.

• Upgrade systems, escalating challenges, and boss fights against abominations straight out of Carpenter’s nightmares.

Powered by Saber’s Swarm Engine (the tech behind World War Z: Aftermath and Space Marine 2), expect screen-filling hordes of enemies and plenty of chaos.

Saving the World — With Style

It’s campy, it’s bloody, it’s hilarious, and it’s exactly what you’d expect from something stamped with John Carpenter’s name. If you’re a fan of co-op shooters, ’80s horror flicks, or just want to mow down sludge monsters with friends, this one’s going to be worth keeping on your radar.

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando launches in early 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Epic & Steam). Wishlist it now before the Sludge God gets you.