John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
Steam News 19 February 20263mo ago

Steam Demo FAQ

The Toxic Commando Demo is now live, and this blog lays out everything you need to know about it! Don’t hesitate to ask questions in the comments if you need further details. Technical Information Platform: This is a St…

Update log

Full John Carpenter's Toxic Commando update

The complete published notes, normalized for clean reading and source attribution.

Extracted changes

1 fix2 additions3 changes0 removals
  • Balance
  • Compatibility
  • Performance
  • Gameplay
changedTechnical InformationDuration : The demo starts on February 19th at 10:00 AM UTC and wraps up on March 3rd at 10:00 AM UTC .
changedTechnical InformationMinimum & Recommended specs : Minimum system requirements : OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X / Intel Core i5-8400 RAM: 16GB GPU: AMD Radeon RX 580 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 VRAM: 8GB Storage: 58GB (SSD Required) Preset: Low Expected FPS: 30 Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Recommended system requirements : OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i5-11600K RAM: 16GB GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VRAM: 8GB Storage: 58 GB (SSD Required) Preset: Ultra Expected FPS: 60 Resolution: 1920 x 1080
fixedTechnical InformationThe latest Intel GPU Drivers (32.0.101.8425) are currently subject to stability issues (crashes). We advise rolling back to older drivers (32.0.101.8250) for better stability. Update 26/02/26: This issue should be fixed as part of the latest Intel's drivers update. Let us know if you still encounter this issue.
addedTechnical InformationCrashes can happen when video recording programs are enabled. If you want to record, we advise to use a program that captures the window instead of the actual game.
addedTechnical InformationThe FOV slider option is currently not available. It will be added as part of a post-launch update.
changedProgression LimitationsWeapon Accessibility : All weapons provided in the demo content are fully accessible and have no level restrictions .

The Toxic Commando Demo is now live, and this blog lays out everything you need to know about it! Don’t hesitate to ask questions in the comments if you need further details.

Technical Information

  • Platform: This is a Steam-exclusive demo.

  • Duration: The demo starts on February 19th at 10:00 AM UTC and wraps up on March 3rd at 10:00 AM UTC.

  • Minimum & Recommended specs:

    • Minimum system requirements:

      • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit

      • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X / Intel Core i5-8400

      • RAM: 16GB

      • GPU: AMD Radeon RX 580 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

      • VRAM: 8GB

      • Storage: 58GB (SSD Required)

      • Preset: Low

        • Expected FPS: 30

        • Resolution: 1920 x 1080

    • Recommended system requirements:

      • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit

      • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i5-11600K

      • RAM: 16GB

      • GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

      • VRAM: 8GB

      • Storage: 58 GB (SSD Required)

      • Preset: Ultra

        • Expected FPS: 60

        • Resolution: 1920 x 1080

  • The latest Intel GPU Drivers (32.0.101.8425) are currently subject to stability issues (crashes). We advise rolling back to older drivers (32.0.101.8250) for better stability. Update 26/02/26: This issue should be fixed as part of the latest Intel's drivers update. Let us know if you still encounter this issue.

  • Crashes can happen when video recording programs are enabled. If you want to record, we advise to use a program that captures the window instead of the actual game.

  • The FOV slider option is currently not available. It will be added as part of a post-launch update.

What content will be available?

In this demo, you’ll have access to the HUB and to the first Act of the game, which includes the tutorial mission and the first mission. Your playtime is not limited, and the missions available will be infinitely replayable.

  • Tutorial - The Drop: A skippable intro mission to get you familiar with the controls, mechanics, and core features. Note that the first time you’ll play the demo, this tutorial mission will only be playable in solo.

  • The Drop: Once you completed (or skipped) the tutorial one time, you’ll have access to the mission again, this time playable in co-op.

  • Church of the Damned: This mission is fully playable in solo and co-op.

  • Leon’s Base: This is the HUB area. It will be accessible after the completion of the tutorial. It's a safe zone where you can customize your character, change your loadout, try the shooting range, and prepare for your next mission. You’ll be able to join other players in their HUB, or let them join you in yours.

Progression Limitations

We want you to enjoy the demo, but we also don't want to spoil the full experience! Here's what's capped:

  • Class Level CapAll 4 playable Classes will be locked at Level 5 . You'll only experience a limited selection of the full skill trees and abilities available in the final game.
  • Weapon Accessibility: All weapons provided in the demo content are fully accessible and have no level restrictions.

  • Difficulty Levels: You can access all four difficulty levels (Story, Normal, Hard and Very Hard) in the demo, but note that you’ll have to unlock the Very Hard difficulty by completing the Hard difficulty before.

Save Files

  • Any Save files created during the demo will not carry over to the full version of the game. That means any progression you acquire in the demo will not transfer when the full game

Source

Steam News / 19 February 2026

Open original