Focus Entertainment and developer Auroch Digital have announced an upcoming First-person “boomer shooter” set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. In the game, players will play as “a battle-hardened Space Marine on a perilous mission across the galaxy, as they battle against the Chaos Space Marines and daemons of Chaos.” The game will launch sometime next year for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
Focus Entertainment chief creative officer Dessil Basmadjian commented on the game’s announcement in a press release, saying:
“We are delighted to be working on this fast-paced indie first-person shooter alongside the talented Auroch Digital studio, and our long standing partner Games Workshop. We are excited by Boltgun‘s skillful combination of iconic 90s style, the Warhammer 40,000 universe, and thrilling gameplay that is sure to delight all kinds of players.”
Auroch Digital operations director Nina Adams:
“Auroch Digital is proud to be working with Games Workshop again and Focus Entertainment on Boltgun. As a team of massive Warhammer 40,000 fans, this game has been brewing since 2018 and we’re so excited we can FINALLY shout about it from the rooftops! We can’t wait for players to get their hands on it and to see their reactions.”
The game’s details via the publisher can be seen below:
Load up your Boltgun and plunge into battle headfirst! Experience a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, classic, frenetic first-person shooter gameplay and the stylish visuals of your favorite 90s retro shooters.
Play a battle-hardened Space Marine on a perilous mission across the galaxy, as they battle against the Chaos Space Marines and daemons of Chaos.
In glorious boomer shooter style, unleash your devastating Space Marine arsenal as you blast through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood. Run, jump and charge across huge levels to shoot, shred and slice the worst heretics across the galaxy!
Key Features
Dive into a visceral combat experience, complete with viciously satisfying gunplay, high mobility and buckets of blood to reward your skills
Dominate the battlefield with the awesome firepower and heavy metal of a Space Marine’s devastating arsenal
Experience the ultimate homage to retro shooters, blending stylish visuals with fluid, modern first-person shooter gameplay
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