You may not be the best team of mercenaries, but you are a Toxic Commando! 

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 soil to scum and the living to undead monsters. Luckily, the genius behind the experiment has a plan to make things right. All he needs is 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.

Play in squads of up to 4 friends — with full crossplay support across PC and consoles — 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.

Whether behind-the-wheel or on foot, players will face massive enemy hordes and daunting bosses, all powered by Saber's Swarm Engine, the technology behind World War Z: Aftermath and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Fully supporting cross-platform co-op, the game gives adepts of adrenaline hunters and ’80s horror fans a release window to fear with excitement!

Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive go full grindhouse with a very special animated trailer for John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, the ’80s action-horror-inspired shooter arriving March 12 on all platforms.

A visual work of art celebrating the John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando experience

Today’s trailer brings the game’s buddy-movie-meets-over-the-top-action spirit to life in vibrant cartoon form. Crafted by the tremendous talent 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.

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. 

A blend of animation, voice, and music that flows naturally, highlighting the skill and dedication of the whole team behind it.

Go commando in a limited-time demo

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is getting a first playable demo on Steam, available from February 19 to March 2! So get your favorite carnage-minded buddies ready!

Pre-order the Standard or Blood Edition and Get Free DLC!

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando will come in two editions – the Standard Edition and the Blood Edition, both available to pre-order now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Pre-order any edition to get the “Leon’s Secret Stash” DLC for free!

On top of the base game, the Blood Edition includes the Bloody Pass, featuring:

• Two post-launch DLCs including unique skins for characters, weapons and vehicles – make sure you’re the most fashionable crew in the apocalypse!

• A golden Cosmetic Pack for weapons featuring a weapon charm and character skins

Key Features

• Buddy-movie vibes and the over-the-top humor, action, and horror of classic 80s cinema, inspired by 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 apocalyptic environments…
• Upgrading your skills and testing new abilities against increasingly hardcore challenges…
• Saving the planet against impossible odds…

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on March 12, 2026.