Summary
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2has been revealed for a 2026 launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. It is the sequel to 2023’sWarhammer 40,000: Boltgunand is developed by Auroch Digital, the British studio that also worked on the original.
A couple of years ago, theWarhammer 40,000serieswas reimagined as a ’90s-themed first-person shooter title, producing encouraging results. The launch ofBoltgunwas met with an overall positive reception, earning an average rating of 76 on OpenCritic, and received praise for its execution of the retro FPS style. Thanks to this success, there is a direct follow-up game currently in development at Auroch Digital, with Devolver Digital’s Big Fan Games label taking care of publishing. It is just one of several different projects announced at the recently-concludedWarhammerevent.
On May 22,Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2was unveiled at the Warhammer Skulls Showcase, alongside an action-packed gameplay trailer. The sequel—slated for release in 2026 on PC and consoles—continues the story established in the first game, meaning that players will reprise the role of the renowned space marine known as Malum Caedo in his quest to obliterate the heretics. Similar to last time, the game features a visual art style reminiscent of'90s FPS titles such asDoomandQuake. Among the key highlights ofWarhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2are its variety of new locations such as a hive city and a jungle swamp, new enemies such as Bloodletters and Juggernauts, and a branching campaign mode with different approaches leading to different levels. In addition, the devs also releasedWarhammer 40,000: Boltgun—Words of Vengeance, afree Steam gamethat transforms the originalBoltguninto a fast-paced typing game.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 to Arrive in 2026
WhileWarhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2is scheduled for next year, the franchise is set to welcome a few different games by the end of 2025. These titles notably include theWarhammer 40,000: Space Marineremaster coming out on June 10,Space Marine 2’s Siege Mode update dropping on June 26, and theDawn of Warremaster arriving later in 2025. Judging by the variety on offer, these projects could be expected to cater to a wide range ofWarhammer 40,000fans.
Following a remarkable 2024, which sawSpace Marine 2achieve outstanding success, the respective developers behind the assortment ofWarhammer 40,000games shown at the event would hope to benefit from the hype this year as well. On the other hand, it may be fair to assume a good chunk of series enthusiasts are already looking forward to updates regardingSpace Marine 3, which was confirmed in March 2025.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
WHERE TO PLAY
Play as Malum Caedo, a fearless Space Marine, on his perilous mission to locate a shard from a mysterious power source on Graia, a Forge World on the brink of being overrun by Cultists, Traitors and Chaos Daemons. Scour the place, acquire devastating weapons and holy equipment, and PURGE THE HERETICS in this retro shooter!Become the ultimate warrior of the Imperium, wielding your deadly arsenal to explore the violent and iconic Warhammer 40,000 universe. Dominate the battlefield with the awesome firepower and heavy metal of a Space Marine’s devastating weapons, as you battle against the Chaos Space Marines and Daemons.Take control of the mighty Malum Caedo– along with his faithful servo-skull – and plunge headlong into your mission on Graia. Retrieve the Power Source fragment on the Forge World and cleanse the archenemy from its surface! Roam through bastions, cathedrals, corrupted canyons, hellish furnaces and war-torn environments.Dive into a visceral combat experience, complete with viciously satisfying gunplay, high mobility and buckets of blood to reward your skills. Rely on your indomitable chainsword to eviscerate your enemies. Dash, jump and slice the foulest heretics across the galaxy! Unlock new deadly weapons like the Shotgun, Meltagun or Heavy Bolter and equip yourself with different types of devastating grenades. Show no mercy!
