AALBORG, Denmark — Dec. 5, 2023 — Kingpin: Reloaded, the remastered, enhanced version of the classic criminal-themed first-person shooter, makes its long-awaited return to a life of crime on PC via Steam today thanks to developer Slipgate Ironworks and publishers 3D Realms and Interplay. Dish out revenge as a thug hellbent on taking down the Kingpin!
In a lawless gangland ruled by a merciless Kingpin, an unknown ruffian emerges after a brutal pummeling by hitman Nikki Blanco. With no clear reasoning behind why he was targeted, our nameless protagonist readies an arsenal on a blood-filled path of vengeance. Smash heads with a lead pipe, mow down enemies with a Tommy Gun, or use a bazooka to blast away foes.
Kingpin: Reloaded breathes life into a late ‘90s FPS classic, enhanced for modern audiences. Originally developed on the renowned Quake II engine, Kingpin: Reloaded offers 4K resolution, ultrawide monitor support, controller integration, and the ability to toggle between “classic” and “enhanced” modes for a tailored gameplay experience.
Roam the crime-ridden streets of noir art deco-inspired environments. Recruit fellow mobsters to build an unstoppable gang, tackling hub-based missions and upgrading a deadly arsenal. While Kingpin: Reloaded does not shy away from its foul-mouthed roots, those who want to tread on the pacifist side can opt into a “no violence” mode.
“We’re thrilled to bring the enhanced version of a certified cult classic to life,” said Frederik Schreiber, founder of 3D Realms. “This is an excellent opportunity for veterans to revisit the charm of boomer shooters and for newcomers to experience it for the first time.”
Kingpin: Reloaded is available now on PC via Steam for $19.99 with a 25% launch discount during the first week. Also, those who own the original IP on Steam will be able to get Kingpin: Released with a 30% discount. The game features English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, and Simplified Chinese-language support. For more information, please visit the 3D Realms website and check out the official Twitter, Facebook, and Discord.
About 3D Realms
Redefining AAA – Action, Attitude, Adrenaline, 3D Realms has rocked the world for almost 30 years by publishing unforgettable, iconic games like Duke Nukem, Terminal Velocity, Shadow Warrior, Death Rally, Max Payne, and more recently, Ghostrunner, Ion Fury, Cultic, Tempest Rising, Phantom Fury, and RIPOUT.
Led by industry veterans, 3D Realms is a proud member of the Embracer Group as part of Saber Interactive, with a mission of publishing games for grownups. Unapologetic and uncompromising… we’re not afraid of being who we are and being damn good at it – for everyone’s benefit.
To learn more about 3D Realms, visit https://3drealms.com/.
About Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Founded in 1983, Interplay Entertainment Corp. is a developer, publisher, and licensor of video game software headquartered in Southern California. The company has produced and licensed titles for many of the most popular interactive entertainment software platforms in the action/arcade, adventure/RPG, and strategy/puzzle categories. Its portfolio of well-recognized Intellectual Properties includes BattleChess, Clay Fighter, Descent, Earthworm Jim, Freespace, Giants, Kingpin, Messiah, MDK, Run Like Hell, and Sacrifice, among others. Interplay also holds exclusive distribution rights to certain existing Redneck Rampage and Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance titles.
You can learn more about Interplay’s library of games at https://interplay.com.
