John Carpenter-inspired action horror video game is coming in 2024

The game tries to switch things up with its plot. It tells a story that involves an experiment gone awry, the awakening of an entity called the Sludge-God, and that entity's ability to transform the average, everyday person into a ghoul.

Fortunately, the head of the experiment knows how to set things right. However, he needs a group of competent and highly-trained mercenaries to do this.

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando seems like an easy enough game. As far as we can tell, you will be tasked with killing a lottttt of zombies on your way to what we presume is a showdown with the Sludge God. With the vast array of weapons – guns, grenades, katanas, and more – at your disposal to accomplish this task, we presume there won't be any dull moment in the game.

We should mention that the game is a co-op shooter which means you can participate in a team with your friends.

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is the latest in a long line of video games – including World War Z, SnowRunner, Space Marine 2, and Insurgency – that is the result of a partnership between Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive.

None of the parties involved in the game have revealed its release date beyond stating that it will be ready by next year. Nevertheless, we know it will be available on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.

By the way, Carpenter hinted that a Dead Space feature film adaptation is on the way last January. However, the horror genre master won't be involved, in what will be disappointing news to fans of his work.

In the meantime, you can wishlist Toxic Commando on Epic Games Store. You can also sign up for aClosed Beta test on the game's website.