New Animated Trailer for John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Summons the Horror Master Himself
John Carpenter lends his voice to a new animated trailer, powered by an original track from synthwave band Gunship delivering pure retro energy
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando is playable now with a free demo on Steam!
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!
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!
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 grab the Leon’s Secret Stash DLC for free!
On top of the base game, the Blood Edition also includes the Bloody Pass, featuring:
- Two post-launch DLCs including unique skins for characters, weapons, and vehicles to make sure you have the most fashionable crew of the apocalypse
- A golden Cosmetic Pack for weapons featuring a weapon charm and character skins
Time’s almost out. Don’t just sit there – play the new Steam demo and gear up with your edition of choice now!
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.
