John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando release time & countdown clock
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John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando was announced way back in June 2023, and anyone looking forward to the zombie-filled co-op shooter will be happy to learn that the release day has finally arrived. The game launches on March 12, and we’re just a few hours away from the PC launch (at the time of writing this). You can find everything you need to know about the release time down below – the console version has already been launched early today.
When will John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando release on PC today?
According to Focus Entertainment, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando will be released for PC on March 12 at 10 AM PST. However, the release time will be different for everyone, depending on where you live. To make things easier for you, we’ve mentioned the release times for different regions below.
- Los Angeles – 10 AM PST (March 12)
- New York City – 1 PM EST (March 12)
- London – 6 PM GMT (March 12)
- Berlin – 7 PM CET (March 12)
- Mumbai – 11:30 PM IST (March 12)
- Tokyo – 3 AM JST (March 13)
- Sydney – 5 AM AEDT (March 13)
- Auckland – 7 AM NZDT (March 13)
We’ve also added a countdown clock above, which will help you track the exact time remaining until the game launches. If you can’t see the timer, that means the game has already released, and you can dive into it now.
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What about consoles? It’s already released!
For console users, the game was released on March 12 for everyone, and the exact time for different regions can be seen in the image below – these times have all since passed. Aside from PC, Toxic Commando is available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
What is John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando about?
As for what the game offers, it is a co-op first-person shooter focused on fighting massive zombie hordes with a squad of players. The game places you in the role of a mercenary known as a Toxic Commando, and your main goal is simple: stop the Sludge God and its army of undead creatures before they take over the world.
The gameplay revolves heavily around four-player cooperative action. You can form a squad with friends or join other players online to fight through waves of enemies together. Teamwork plays an important role, as players need to revive fallen teammates, share ammo, and protect each other while fighting through large groups of infected. The game constantly throws enemies from different directions, so working together becomes necessary to survive.
Combat focuses on fast-paced shooting and crowd control. Players have access to a wide range of weapons, including guns, grenades, and special abilities designed to deal with large enemy groups. The infected attack in massive numbers, creating chaotic situations where players must keep moving and shooting to avoid being overwhelmed.
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