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FREDZ: /* 2023 December 5 – Kingpin: Reloaded Released on Steam */

2026-03-28T13:03:19Z

2023 December 5 – Kingpin: Reloaded Released on Steam

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	=== ~~2024~~ December 5 – Kingpin: Reloaded Released on Steam ===		=== 2023 December 5 – Kingpin: Reloaded Released on Steam ===
	On 5 December 2024, ''Kingpin: Reloaded'' was officially released on Steam, concluding years of anticipation following its announcement at PAX South 2020. Developed by Slipgate Ironworks and published by 3D Realms with Interplay’s involvement, the remaster brought the 1999 crime‑themed first‑person shooter to modern PCs. The release featured enhanced graphics, improved controls, and quality‑of‑life updates while preserving the gritty tone and narrative of the original game.		On 5 December 2024, ''Kingpin: Reloaded'' was officially released on Steam, concluding years of anticipation following its announcement at PAX South 2020. Developed by Slipgate Ironworks and published by 3D Realms with Interplay’s involvement, the remaster brought the 1999 crime‑themed first‑person shooter to modern PCs. The release featured enhanced graphics, improved controls, and quality‑of‑life updates while preserving the gritty tone and narrative of the original game.

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	* [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1224700/Kingpin_Reloaded/ Steam – Kingpin: Reloaded Store Page]		* [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1224700/Kingpin_Reloaded/ Steam – Kingpin: Reloaded Store Page]
	* [https://www.bluesnews.com/s/266496/kingpin-reloaded-released Blue’s News – Kingpin: Reloaded Released (5 December ~~2024~~)]		* [https://www.bluesnews.com/s/266496/kingpin-reloaded-released Blue’s News – Kingpin: Reloaded Released (5 December 2023)]

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FREDZ at 15:17, 27 March 2026

2026-03-27T15:17:33Z

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	* [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1224700/Kingpin_Reloaded/ Steam – Kingpin: Reloaded Store Page]		* [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1224700/Kingpin_Reloaded/ Steam – Kingpin: Reloaded Store Page]
	* [https://www.bluesnews.com/s/266496/kingpin-reloaded-released Blue’s News – Kingpin: Reloaded Released (5 December 2024)]		* [https://www.bluesnews.com/s/266496/kingpin-reloaded-released Blue’s News – Kingpin: Reloaded Released (5 December 2024)]

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			=== 2026 March 24 – Kingpin: Reloaded Delisted from Steam ===
			On 24 March 2026, ''Kingpin: Reloaded'' was delisted from Steam. SteamDB’s change history for the title shows that its purchase options were disabled on this date, making the game unavailable for new buyers while remaining accessible to existing owners.

			'''Sources'''
			* https://steamdb.info/sub/424253/history/ – SteamDB

FREDZ at 00:02, 25 February 2026

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 * [https://web.archive.org/web/19990508065749/http://www.xatrix.com/news.html Xatrix Entertainment – News (archived, 25 August 1998)]
 * [[John W Anderson Interview#26 August 1998|John W. Anderson Interview – 26 August 1998]]
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FREDZ: /* 1998 September 6–9 – First Screenshots Shown at ECTS 1998 */

2026-02-25T00:01:43Z

1998 September 6–9 – First Screenshots Shown at ECTS 1998

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	=== 1998 September 6–9 – First Screenshots Shown at ECTS 1998 ===		=== 1998 September 6–9 – First Screenshots & Trailer Shown at ECTS 1998 ===
	The earliest confirmed ''Kingpin'' screenshots appeared during the European Computer Trade Show (ECTS) 1998, held from 6–9 September in London. Interplay presented an early build of the game at the event, and several gaming outlets published screenshots taken from the show floor or from press materials distributed during ECTS.		The earliest confirmed ''Kingpin'' screenshots appeared during the European Computer Trade Show (ECTS) 1998, held from 6–9 September in London. Interplay presented an early build of the game at the event, and several gaming outlets published screenshots taken from the show floor or from press materials distributed during ECTS.

	These images represent the first publicly available look at ''Kingpin'', showcasing early versions of the game's urban environments, character models, and lighting. The screenshots published by ''Blue’s News'' and GameSpot UK’s ECTS coverage match the material shown at the event, making ECTS 1998 the most likely source of the first public screenshots.		These images represent the first publicly available look at ''Kingpin'', showcasing early versions of the game's urban environments, character models, and lighting. The screenshots published by ''Blue’s News'' and GameSpot UK’s ECTS coverage match the material shown at the event, making ECTS 1998 the most likely source of the first public screenshots.

			'''Surviving promotional video'''
			* [https://www.kingpin.info/download/index.php?dir=kingpin/media/videos/officeel/promo/&file=KPIN.MOV KPIN.MOV]

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FREDZ: /* 1998 May 28–30 – Possible First Trailer Shown at E3 */

2026-02-24T23:24:44Z

1998 May 28–30 – Possible First Trailer Shown at E3

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	'''Surviving promotional video'''		'''Surviving promotional video'''
	* [https://www.kingpin.info/download/kingpin/media/videos/officeel/promo/~~Kingpin_-_Life_of_Crime_Official_Trailer~~.~~mp4 Kingpin – Life of Crime Official Trailer~~]		* [https://www.kingpin.info/download/index.php?dir=kingpin/media/videos/officeel/promo/&file=KPIN.MOV KPIN.MOV]

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FREDZ: /* 2019 December 11 – Community Investigation into Kingpin Revival */

2026-01-21T23:11:19Z

2019 December 11 – Community Investigation into Kingpin Revival

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	=== 2019 December 11 – Community Investigation into Kingpin Revival ===		=== 2019 December 11 – Community Investigation into Kingpin Revival ===
	On 11 December 2019, Kingpin community member Fredz created an investigation page on Kingpin.info compiling early clues that suggested a revival of the game was underway. The page documented cryptic hints from the 3D Realms Discord, trademark filings, and speculation about engine choices, drawing parallels to teaser campaigns for other 3D Realms projects. The investigation was later updated into January 2020, culminating in expectations for PAX South, where ''Kingpin: Reloaded'' was formally announced.		On 11 December 2019, Kingpin community member Fredz created an investigation page on Kingpin.info compiling early clues that suggested a revival of the game was underway. The page documented cryptic hints from the 3D Realms Discord, trademark filings, and speculation about engine choices, drawing parallels to teaser campaigns for other 3D Realms projects. The investigation was later updated into 16 January 2020, culminating in expectations for PAX South, where ''Kingpin: Reloaded'' was formally announced.

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FREDZ at 22:51, 21 January 2026

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	On 17 January 2020, ''Kingpin: Reloaded'' was officially revealed during PAX South. The project was presented by 3D Realms and Slipgate Ironworks, with publishing support from Interplay. The remaster was described as a modernized edition of the 1999 first‑person shooter, featuring enhanced graphics, improved controls, and support for contemporary systems, while retaining the gritty tone and violent crime‑driven narrative of the original release.		On 17 January 2020, ''Kingpin: Reloaded'' was officially revealed during PAX South. The project was presented by 3D Realms and Slipgate Ironworks, with publishing support from Interplay. The remaster was described as a modernized edition of the 1999 first‑person shooter, featuring enhanced graphics, improved controls, and support for contemporary systems, while retaining the gritty tone and violent crime‑driven narrative of the original release.

	The PAX South reveal marked the first major revival of the ''Kingpin'' franchise since its original launch, following years of dormancy and the abandonment of earlier sequel plans.		Coinciding with the reveal, 3D Realms distributed an official press kit prepared by Frederik Schreiber, containing promotional screenshots, logos, and descriptive text for media coverage. The PAX South reveal and press kit together marked the first major revival of the ''Kingpin'' franchise since its original launch, following years of dormancy and the abandonment of earlier sequel plans.

	'''Sources'''		'''Sources'''
	* [https://kingpin.info/hosted/fredz/newkingpin/index.html Kingpin.info – Community Investigation Archive (Dec 2019 – Jan 2020)]		* [https://kingpin.info/hosted/fredz/newkingpin/index.html Kingpin.info – Community Investigation Archive (Dec 2019 – Jan 2020)]
	* [https://www.indieretronews.com/2020/01/kingpin-reloaded-violent-fps-classic-is.html Indie Retro News – Kingpin: Reloaded Announcement (January 2020)]		* [https://www.indieretronews.com/2020/01/kingpin-reloaded-violent-fps-classic-is.html Indie Retro News – Kingpin: Reloaded Announcement (January 2020)]
			* [https://www.kingpin.info/download/index.php?dir=kingpin_reloaded/media/press-kit/&file=Kingpin%20Reloaded%20Press%20Kit-20200117T153430Z-001.zip Kingpin.info – Kingpin: Reloaded Press Kit (17 January 2020)]

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FREDZ at 22:43, 21 January 2026

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-=== 2020 January – Kingpin: Reloaded Announced ===
+=== 2019 December 11 – Community Investigation into Kingpin Revival ===
-In January 2020, ''Kingpin: Reloaded'' was officially announced as a remastered edition of the 1999 first‑person shooter. The project was revealed by 3D Realms and Slipgate Ironworks, with publishing support from Interplay. The remaster was described as a modernized version of the original game, featuring enhanced graphics, improved controls, and support for contemporary systems, while retaining the gritty tone and violent crime‑driven narrative that defined the original release.
+On 11 December 2019, Kingpin community member Fredz created an investigation page on Kingpin.info compiling early clues that suggested a revival of the game was underway. The page documented cryptic hints from the 3D Realms Discord, trademark filings, and speculation about engine choices, drawing parallels to teaser campaigns for other 3D Realms projects. The investigation was later updated into January 2020, culminating in expectations for PAX South, where ''Kingpin: Reloaded'' was formally announced.
-The announcement marked the first major revival of the ''Kingpin'' franchise since its original launch, following years of dormancy and the abandonment of earlier sequel plans.
+'''Sources'''
 '''Sources'''
 * [https://www.indieretronews.com/2020/01/kingpin-reloaded-violent-fps-classic-is.html Indie Retro News – Kingpin: Reloaded Announcement (January 2020)]

FREDZ at 22:25, 21 January 2026

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 === 2000 March 9 – Ryan Feltrin Interview ===
 On 9 March 2000, an interview with Ryan "Ridah" Feltrin was published, offering insight into his work on ''Kingpin: Life of Crime'' and his broader development experience at Xatrix. Feltrin discussed the technical challenges of the project, including AI behavior, networking, and the Linux ports, as well as his approach to engine modification and gameplay systems. The interview also touched on his background, influences, and thoughts on the state of first‑person shooters at the time.
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 * [https://www.gog.com/en/game/kingpin_life_of_crime GOG.com – Kingpin: Life of Crime Store Page]

FREDZ at 02:22, 18 January 2026

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 * [https://www.bluesnews.com/s/6175/kingpin-1-21-patch-released Blue’s News – Kingpin v1.21 Patch Released (29 September 1999)]
 * [https://www.kingpin.info/download/index.php?dir=kingpin/patches/official/windows/&file=kingpin_v121_patch.exe Kingpin.info – Kingpin v1.21 Patch Archive]
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