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[Dusk Golem]

http://www.pcgamer.com/killing-floor-2-gameplay-video/

From PC Gamer, the people who unveiled Killing Floor 2 seven or eight months ago. They had hands-on time with the game and got to record it, playing with some of the devs, while also holding an interview. First gameplay video just showing straight gameplay of the game and not in a showy way like a trailer. Can see the video at the link above.

 

[BigTnaples]

Looks better than I thought it would. Have Killing Floor but never really gave it the playtime I gave L4D. Is this PC exclusive?

 

[Dusk Golem]

Looks better than I thought it would. Have Killing Floor but never really gave it the playtime I gave L4D. Is this PC exclusive?

Confirmed for PC and PS4 right now. Early Access process I think will be exclusive to PC and coming to that first, but when the 'final' game goes live, it'll also be going to PS4 (final with quotations because KF1 had terrific post-release support for years, it still is getting post-release support almost six years later).

 

[Ikuu]

Looks better than I thought it would. Have Killing Floor but never really gave it the playtime I gave L4D. Is this PC exclusive?

No, it's coming to PS4 too. But I'd imagine PC is going to be the better version.

 

[Bloodrage]

Here we go. Another 500 hours of my life.

Is this PC exclusive?

Sony showed it at their last conference, iirc.

 

[Phantasmal Repose]

This game looks so god damn good. I can't wait to play it. I wonder what the new secret boss is.

 

[Samus4145]

This is the first released gameplay? Damn, I remember seeing it behind closed doors so long ago, I figured they released footage already.

Get hyped, the game is amazingly fun.

 

[abracadaver]

When will it be available on Early Access?

 

[Dusk Golem]

This is the first released gameplay? Damn, I remember seeing it behind closed doors so long ago, I figured they released footage already.

Get hyped, the game is amazingly fun.

We've had trailers, but no direct gameplay, and even trailer-wise it's been a bit sparse. Heard good things about it from those who've played it behind closed doors though.

When will it be available on Early Access?

No official date yet, but with all the recent news and mentions that Early Access is 'very soon', I'd think somewhere in the next couple months.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

I will buy the shit out of the Early Access.

 

[spiritfox]

The UI is so much better than the first game.

 

[pizzacat]

Are you still very slow in terms of movement?

 

[Consequence]

They also have an article up about 4 of the 10 classes http://www.pcgamer.com/these-are-killing-floor-2s-first-four-classes/ easier commando levelling plz.

 

[Dusk Golem]

Are you still very slow in terms of movement?

I'm guessing it'll be like KF1 and classes get speed boosts to move a percentage faster. I know the Berserker and Medic especially got speed boost increases when they were leveled up, though leveling in KF2 is very different.

They also have an article up about 4 of the 10 classes http://www.pcgamer.com/these-are-killing-floor-2s-first-four-classes/ easier commando levelling plz.

Notable those are the 4 classes that will be available at launch of Early Access, the others will come with time. Leveling is different, I know it's 25 levels now and you get to select what upgrade skills you get now. I'm guessing to get to level 25 is still going to take a fair amount of time, though.

 

[Mupod]

They confirmed it's releasing with a map editor, cool.

 

[Consequence]

Notable those are the 4 classes that will be available at launch of Early Access, the others will come with time. Leveling is different, I know it's 25 levels now and you get to select what upgrade skills you get now. I'm guessing to get to level 25 is still going to take a fair amount of time, though.

I just found it tough to level the commando because it depended on killing Stalkers so much. Even with the better vision of them you got in that class they'd get blown up by other players half the time.

 

[XavandSo]

I love everything Tripwire put out and this looks like it's not an exception. Killing Floor 1* is one of my favourite Zombie games ever. And that's a large list.

I'd rather a Red Orchestra 3 soon though. The community on RO2 is dying off and that's one of the best (if not the best) multiplayer experiences I've ever played. Would love to see a "next-gen" Red Orchestra. It'll be amazing.

 

[Dusk Golem]

Finished watching myself, a bit tired right now but the points of interest I noted:

-They confirmed they want multiple bosses this time, which I'm happy about. Apparently the EA release boss (not seen in the video) is not the Patriach, was described as something that throws stuff around. Want more end bosses to be added as EA goes on.
-Confirmed the game will release with a map editor, but other editors will come when the game is further along.
-Game still has British voice options, Alan Wilson still has voice work~ We know there's other voices and accents, but some were worried about this.
-Make note one thing they wanted to change was to make maps have less a 'single' holding out spot you could stay the whole round. Say doors that are destroyed stay destroyed the whole match, sirens and other enemies can destroy lights, among other things.
-Seems some maps are 'updated' larger versions of old maps from KF1. Biotics Lab seems to be in the game on launch.
-Some reward for players that play the game for a long time, though overall made it so leveling won't be quite as time-consuming as it was, but still take months.


Was more said, but a few things said I at least wasn't aware were mentioned before.

 

[Moofers]

I can't watch since I'm at work, but I wanted to voice my support for this game. I have played Killing Floor one for years now and Tripwire has given us new maps and special holiday events FOR FREE this whole time. All the enemies got new skins for Christmas (half-melted snowman, evil elves, mutated reindeer, etc.) and last year we had that awesome Halloween Dollhouse event. When my friends and I realized we were inside the tiny dollhouse we were just looking at, we all thought that was a really neat idea and commented on how more games need that kind of creativity. Its really refreshing. Not only that, but then they made it so that every holiday event was available for users to turn on or off anytime they wanted. Very cool.

For those reasons, KF2 on PS4 is a day one must buy for me. Not only because I genuinely want the game right away, but because I firmly believe in supporting this studio. They are awesome!

 

[BBboy20]

I like how the weapons bend and match the movement to frag throwing and those double mag reloading, whew.

 

[KR_remix]

Definitely prefer this game over L4D, which is also great. Really interested to see how this turns out. It sounds like the editor is gonna be pretty good, I hope the mod scene for this is even better than the one for the first.

edit: also from the comments they are gonna put up some more videos.

PCG Evan Mod • an hour ago
Thanks for watching, friends. Come back tomorrow (and Sunday too, actually) for full-match gameplay videos at 60fps.

 

[LifeBrandRobot]

Game is looking good. I'm so happy this is coming to PS4. Played a ton of the first game but I doubt my laptop could run this smoothly lol.

 

[Anton Sugar]

omg that gunplay

 

[TheMrPliskin]

I really like how the UI looks and I'm glad to see that the gunpaly looks as good as ever, I really need to know that early access date.

 

[Black Soma]

Looks great. Early Access version can't come out soon enough.

 

[Azar]

Wes from PC Gamer here. From what we played of KF2, it's really damn good. Think of how much replay value the original formula had, and then add on top of that an immensely varied gore system. Between the mocap, physics and blood, I don't think killing the Zeds will get old for a very long time.

Also, we've got another gameplay video coming this weekend. Full match. It's about half an hour. Hope everyone watches the Show episode first to listen to the Tripwire guys talk about the game!

 

[Messofanego]

With the slow mo, high framerate animation, particle and gore feedback, Killing Floor 2 could be the new FEAR in the shooting department! 

 

[derExperte]

The sequel is here.

No it isn't. Can't be long now but still....

 

[Messofanego]

Wes from PC Gamer here. From what we played of KF2, it's really damn good. Think of how much replay value the original formula had, and then add on top of that an immensely varied gore system. Between the mocap, physics and blood, I don't think killing the Zeds will get old for a very long time.

Also, we've got another gameplay video coming this weekend. Full match. It's about half an hour. Hope everyone watches the Show episode first to listen to the Tripwire guys talk about the game!

Can't wait to see that 30min match in 60fps PC Gamer Show so good!

 

[Yoshiro]

I know John and Bill (and Mike who remains off camera) had a great time showing the game to PC Gamer!

 

[Nokterian]

I will buy the shit out of the Early Access.

For sure Tripwire is getting my full support bought all there games and dlc. Killing Floor 2 is gonna be so good.

Also weapons animated at 200fps,the M.E.A.T System,all blood is going to paint the whole environment. Gonna be fucking glorious!

Wes from PC Gamer here. From what we played of KF2, it's really damn good. Think of how much replay value the original formula had, and then add on top of that an immensely varied gore system. Between the mocap, physics and blood, I don't think killing the Zeds will get old for a very long time.

Also, we've got another gameplay video coming this weekend. Full match. It's about half an hour. Hope everyone watches the Show episode first to listen to the Tripwire guys talk about the game!

Wait full match 60fps this weekend?

 

[Kinsei]

That UI looks amazing!

I'm glad to hear seasonal events are going to be a thing again (not that I doubted it). They were always fun and ended up breathing life into the player base.

Wes from PC Gamer here. From what we played of KF2, it's really damn good. Think of how much replay value the original formula had, and then add on top of that an immensely varied gore system. Between the mocap, physics and blood, I don't think killing the Zeds will get old for a very long time.

Also, we've got another gameplay video coming this weekend. Full match. It's about half an hour. Hope everyone watches the Show episode first to listen to the Tripwire guys talk about the game!

That sounds great! The full match will be awesome to watch.

 

[Denton]

The gunplay looks so delicious. I wish Tripwire would make singleplayer campaign kind of game with this gunplay. MP stuff ain't for me.

omg that gunplay

perfect gif

 

[Mitch]

KF used to be a go-to for my friends and I. Usually it'd be every Friday night. Such a fun game to play at LAN parties too. Looking forward to this. They've done a great job at keeping the spirit of the game intact.

 

[Big_Al]

I hope the early access version releases in April, just because that's when the OST is released. Hey a man can dream can't he ?

Love Tripwire and happy to support them, both PC and PS4 versions for me and I'm sure I'll put a loooot of time into the early access version.

BRING IT ON!

 

[Black Soma]

Wes from PC Gamer here. From what we played of KF2, it's really damn good. Think of how much replay value the original formula had, and then add on top of that an immensely varied gore system. Between the mocap, physics and blood, I don't think killing the Zeds will get old for a very long time.

Also, we've got another gameplay video coming this weekend. Full match. It's about half an hour. Hope everyone watches the Show episode first to listen to the Tripwire guys talk about the game!

I was reading this and

http://www.pcgamer.com/these-are-killing-floor-2s-first-four-classes/

Berserker

Weapon options: Crovel Survival Tool (starter), Pulverizer, VLAD-1000 Nailgun, Eviscerator

No katana in the EA version?

 

[BPoole]

I had a feeling the early access would be launching soon when I saw KF1 on sale this past weekend. The timing it kind of bad since Pillars of Eternity, GTAV, Cities Skylines, and The Witcher 3 out around hte same time. Each of those are huge time sinks that will probably keep me busy for the rest of the year

 

[Yoshiro]

I was reading this and

http://www.pcgamer.com/these-are-killing-floor-2s-first-four-classes/



No katana in the EA version?

That isn't what the article said. The article just listed out the weapons for the Beserker.

 

[Shark Attack]

Great interview

 

[Black Soma]

That isn't what the article said. The article just listed out the weapons for the Beserker.

So the katana is not a weapon for the berserker this time?

Oh and wait, I didn't notice it but katanas are actually mentioned at the beginning of the article. Hmm...

We’ve already killed a few thousand zeds with shotguns, assault rifles, katanas, and sledgehammers with explosive rounds embedded in their tips.

 

[CheesecakeRecipe]

I hope the early access version releases in April, just because that's when the OST is released. Hey a man can dream can't he ?

That's what I'm hoping for, too. They can't release the soundtrack before we have access to the game in some form... can they? LEMME AT IT

 

[Mupod]

I had a feeling the early access would be launching soon when I saw KF1 on sale this past weekend. The timing it kind of bad since Pillars of Eternity, GTAV, Cities Skylines, and The Witcher 3 out around hte same time. Each of those are huge time sinks that will probably keep me busy for the rest of the year

why are you talking like they gave a release date

what do you know!?

 

[TheMrPliskin]

That's what I'm hoping for, too. They can't release the soundtrack before we have access to the game in some form... can they? LEMME AT IT

If we all believe together it will happen.

 

[JoeInky]

I need this game. Between this and dota 2 I'll be playing nothing else for months.

 

[Nokterian]

I had a feeling the early access would be launching soon when I saw KF1 on sale this past weekend. The timing it kind of bad since Pillars of Eternity, GTAV, Cities Skylines, and The Witcher 3 out around hte same time. Each of those are huge time sinks that will probably keep me busy for the rest of the year

It will hit early access in the near future no date has been announced at all yes it will come this year but when? We do not know it yet.

 

[-MD-]

Really does look great, been looking forward to this.

 

[Consequence]

I need this game. Between this and dota 2 I'll be playing nothing else for months.

I'm hoping this is the game to break me out from my DOTA binge.

 

[Gamesadict]

Looking real good! Great animations and lighting, they reveal they put extra effort on those, and adding some features from UE4. I just hope the community is as active or more like in KF1 with maps, mutators, etc.
Hoping to see high count servers, too. Most of my KF1 time was spent playing on a 40-player server with a really nice community.

 

[Big_Al]

Looking real good! Great animations and lighting, they reveal they put extra effort on those, and adding some features from UE4. I just hope the community is as active or more like in KF1 with maps, mutators, etc.
Hoping to see high count servers, too. Most of my KF1 time was spent playing on a 40-player server with a really nice community.

That's the one thing I found with Killing Floor overall, the community was generally really pleasant and a pleasure to play with. Like most games of course you run into an arsehole at least a few times but compared to the acidic pit that is Left 4 Dead I never had many problems on Killing Floor servers. I admittedly tended to play on Normal/Hard servers and not really Hell On Earth so I'm not sure if it was any different on those servers.

 

[Hypron]

This game looks so good. I'll buy the shit out of it.