Deck the Halls of Purgatory!
Experience new combat items, Rogue Angel Mode content and QoL improvements in the free update!
Purgatory just got louder, bloodier, and a whole lot more metal. 3D Realms and Anshar Studios have officially unleashed the “Metal as Hell” Content Update & DLC for Painkiller on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series XS, and Steam. This marks the game’s first major post‑launch content drop—one packed with new combat tools, expanded roguelike challenges, and a sleigh-load of quality‑of‑life improvements designed to keep demon‑slaying smoother than ever.
And speaking of smooth—before we dive deeper into the carnage, why not take a front‑row seat to the chaos?
Consider this your backstage pass to the latest gameplay showcase. Grab your headphones, crank the volume to a safe db, and let the halls of purgatory ring!
Keep the headphones in for the Audio Dev Diary below + a new Blu39 track... Dungeons with Dragons!
It's crazy how time flies... but I remember playing the original Painkiller game on PC over 20 years ago. Talk about memories, it was a smooth experience then and I appreciate the fact that wasn't lost. I wish there would've been a remake that showcased Daniel Garner in a whole new way, but anyone who snags this game will ultimately shrug that off if this is their first go round.
Daniel Garner: The Fallen Everyman Who Defined Painkiller
For anyone new to the Painkiller universe, Daniel Garner wasn’t a space marine, a chosen one, or a genetically engineered super‑soldier. He was painfully ordinary—and that’s exactly what made him unforgettable.
Slay the armies of Hell, eliminate Lucifer’s generals, and he might earn the right to see Catherine again.
That’s the emotional core of the original Painkiller: a man who never asked to be a hero, fighting through grotesque arenas of the damned with nothing but grit, grief, and a growing arsenal of absurdly metal weapons. His journey wasn’t about saving the world—it was about clawing his way back to the woman he loved. Tell me that wouldn't have made for a sick remake(?), but... I digress.
What’s New in the “Metal as Hell” Update
The free update brings a pair of new throwable items that add fresh tactical layers to Painkiller’s frantic combat.
• Demon Blood – A leeching projectile that drains enemies and restores your vitality.
• Holy Orb Turret – A deployable powerhouse that blasts foes with righteous fury.
Players diving into Rogue Angel Mode—Painkiller’s roguelike gauntlet—will find even more to chew on. The update introduces 10 new arenas and an additional boss fight, expanding the mode’s replayability and raising the stakes for every run.
• 4 new character skins
• 6 new weapon skins
Season Pass owners get the DLC at no additional cost, while everyone else can pick it up for $4.99 £3.99 €4.99.
