John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando is coming in 2026, bringing over-the-top co-op action inspired by classic ’80s action-horror cinema. Developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment, this wild FPS throws you and your squad into a monster-filled apocalypse where teamwork, firepower, and humor are the only way to survive.
Watch the gameplay reveal trailer here.
The Sludge God Rises
In the near future, a disastrous experiment to harness Earth’s core unleashes the Sludge God, an eldritch nightmare that twists the land into slime and corrupts the living into undead monsters. The world needs heroes — but when the best mercenaries are too expensive, it’s time to call in The Toxic Commandos.
Players pick from a cast of characters, each with different classes and abilities, and team up in squads of four to take down the apocalypse. Whether blasting hordes with heavy weapons, slicing through enemies with katanas, or unloading grenades into the chaos, every mission is about pushing back the tide of corruption and sending the Sludge God back where it came from.
Buddy-Movie Chaos Meets Co-Op Carnage
John Carpenter’s signature influence is clear: outrageous humor, horror mixed with action, and that unmistakable over-the-top vibe of ’80s cinema. The game is built around:
- Co-op for up to 4 Players – Full crossplay support across PC and consoles.
- Swarm Action – Powered by Saber’s Swarm Engine, handling massive hordes and epic bosses.
- Over-the-Top Combat – Guns, grenades, special abilities, and yes… even katanas.
- Off-Road Mayhem – Drive across slime-soaked terrain in your favorite ride, mowing down enemies along the way.
- Progression & Customization – Upgrade abilities, enhance gear, and take on increasingly hardcore challenges.
Whether you’re behind the wheel or blasting on foot, every mission is an explosive cocktail of chaos and teamwork.
Save the World, Toxic Style
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando isn’t about elite operatives or picture-perfect heroes. It’s about misfit mercenaries thrown into a nightmare they probably shouldn’t survive — but somehow do. That’s where the fun begins.
Players will face waves of monsters, monstrous bosses, and environments corrupted by evil forces. Through teamwork, quick thinking, and a lot of firepower, squads can turn the tide and prove that even the “worst” heroes might be the right ones for the job.