John Carpenter's Toxic Commando has hidden gem written all over it. Releasing in just a few weeks on March 12th, the team has prepared a sick animated trailer. Not only that, they've enlisted the synthwave group GUNSHIP to do a song for it. Take a look at it below as you ready yourself to fight the horde, and a bookmark for our recent preview.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Final Preview — A modernized cooperative undead adventure
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PARIS – Feb. 25, 2026 – Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have gone full grindhouse with a very special animated trailer for John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, the ‘80s-inspired action-horror video game arriving March 12 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Watch the brand-new fully animated trailer, featuring the synthwave band Gunship, and let’s get this party started!
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando - Animated Trailer ft. Gunship:
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 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 “Tell Me When the World Stops Ending” by synthwave band Gunship, composed specifically for the trailer. The video is a blend of animation, voice and music that flows naturally, highlighting the skill and dedication of the whole team behind it.
Grab your squad and crash the zombie party in the limited-time demo
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando’s first playable demo is live now until March 2 on Steam. So grab your go-to carnage-minded buddies and see how good it gets blowing up endless hordes of zombies that want to eat your face!
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando launches on March 12, 2026. Pre-order it before it’s too late on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
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