Killing Floor 2 Makes Sure That The Weather Outside Is Frightful

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Deck the halls of Killing Floor 2 with piles of gore with the Christmas update here for Killing Floor 2

It is that time of year once again and the holiday updates start flowing out there for everyone to enjoy, just as we should have seen coming for Killing Floor 2. You know, the title that screams Christmas cheer for all. That is what Tripwire Interactive is tossing out there again this year with the latest update for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC version of the game. The Chop ‘Til You Drop update is here for Killing Floor 2 and it adds all of the fun little elements and experiences one could want for the joyous time of year it is supposed to be. Even if this update and game offer up a closer experience to what it truly is like out there for most of us.

Just like every year, Killing Floor 2 is getting all kinds of new gear and features to bring the holidays in the game a bit more but with the setting still overtaking it all. New game cosmetics, achievements, and modes will be in the mix along with all of the Santa costume-wearing creatures out there to kill along the way. It would be interesting to see a full expansion or title in this vein for a video game in general, but for now, we will have to stick with what we have for Killing Floor 2. Although, if memory serves, there was a different title from long ago that prospered in the setting and only faded due to the hardware no longer selling during the holidays…

Killing Floor 2 — Chop ‘Til You Drop Update

Out now for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam or the Epic Games Store, today’s free update for the first-person shooter, co-op action title brings a bundle of Holiday cheer and fear to players, including the new Carillon Hamlet map, Christmas themed Zed variants, weekly game modes Boss Rush and Shrunken Heads, new weapons, cosmetics, achievements, and quality of life improvements!

Killing Floor 2: Chop ‘Til You Drop Update Highlights:

  • New Featured Community Map: Carillon Hamlet
    • This medium-sized map has an industrial style with a bright, daytime setting that’s perfect for making players feel all the holiday joy — until the Zeds arrive.
    • Supported Modes: Survival, Weekly, and Endless
  • Event Objectives
    • The new event introduces 5 new objectives tied to the Carillon Hamlet map where players can earn the Holiday Shopping Companion Backpack accessory.
  • New Weekly Game Modes
  • Boss Rush: This mode consists of different waves of fighting with one random boss, with the difficulty scaling with each wave. After completing the mode, players are rewarded with the Boss Trophy Backpack accessory.
  • Shrunken Heads: Sharpshooter? Not this match. In this mode, Zed’s heads are shrunken down and do not take head-shot damage. Also, all Zeds have a new critical spot, configured for each zed type. After completing the mode, players are rewarded with the Practice Target backpack accessory.
  • Doshinegun: Turn your Cash into Bash! The Doshinegun is designed for the Survivalist Perk and comes with five unique skin variants!
  • Free HRG Stunner: Designed to pack a punch with plenty of stopping power, this free weapon for SWAT class players is “shockingly” strong and great for keeping waves of zeds at bay.
  • New Cosmetics
    • Alchemist Weapon Skin Bundle Pack
    • Christmas Weapon Skin Bundle Pack
    • Alchemist Gear Cosmetic Bundle Pack
  • Chop ‘Til You Drop themed cosmetics will be purchasable via the Direct Bundle
    • Holiday Shopper Outfit Bundle: Gear up for Black Friday with the new Chirstmas 2021 outfit. This bundle is compatible with the following characters: Mr. Foster, Reverend Alberts, Mrs. Foster, PC Rob Briar, Classic Briar, Oisten Jagerhorn, Ana Larive, Lt. Bill Masterson, Classic Masterson, Donovan Neal, DJ Scull, Anton Strasser, Hayato Tanaka, Rae Higgins.
  • New Achievements
    • The Update adds new Map Difficulty and Achievements for those who like to keep score.

Will you be taking a deep dive into all of this for Killing Floor 2 or will you skip out on this little bit of fun? Do you think these little updates and bonus DLC are worth putting together or is it something most of us will skip out there? Would you want to play a game based around the holidays outside of this time of year or is that really the only way to sell them? Let us all know down in the comments and then feel free to discuss it all. I am sure there will be more for Killing Floor 2, so keep a close eye on the site and our socials for those updates and much more.