What it is
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is the follow-up to Auroch Digital’s retro‑inspired shooter. Confirmed for release on 14 October 2026 in the UK, the sequel expands the original’s fast, brutal first‑person combat with a second playable protagonist, new enemies drawn from multiple Chaos factions, and larger, more varied levels. The core design remains a single‑player, old‑school FPS experience presented with modern production values and Unreal Engine 5 visuals.
- UK release
- 14 October 2026 (digital launch confirmed for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S)
- Platforms
- PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S; Nintendo Switch 2 confirmed to follow
- Developer
- Auroch Digital
- Publisher
- Big Fan Games (a Devolver Digital label)
- UK price
- Not announced — no confirmed UK RRP yet
- PEGI
- Not yet assigned / not published
- Genre
- First‑person shooter, single‑player action
- Online mode
- No — single‑player only (campaign focused)
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
Story and setting
Boltgun 2 picks up directly after the events of the first game and keeps to the grimdark Warhammer 40,000 setting. You will play as Ultramarine Malum Caedo — the returning Space Marine protagonist — and a newly revealed second lead, Sister of Battle Nyra Veyrath, from the Adepta Sororitas. The campaign branches across new locations and centres on the Imperium’s fight against the encroaching forces of Chaos; the developer’s material also introduces a named antagonist, the daemon‑engineer Vashtorr, shown in the release trailer.
Everything about the plot that Auroch and publisher Big Fan Games have published points at a single‑player, narrative‑led continuation rather than a multiplayer spin: it’s explicitly framed as campaign play that blends retro FPS pacing with the grimdark Warhammer tone.
How it plays
Boltgun 2 is a first‑person shooter built to echo 90s boomer‑shooter sensibilities — fast movement, close encounters, weapon pickups and large enemy waves — but presented with contemporary fidelity. The sequel adds a second playable character (Nyra Veyrath) with her own weapon set (examples shown so far include a bolt pistol, powersword and flamethrower), alongside the returning Malum Caedo. Trailers and a playable demo on Steam demonstrate expanded enemy variety, including Daemons of Slaanesh and Death Guard, and larger arena‑style encounters.
Auroch has emphasised single‑player campaign features, new weapons and “new ways to purge” rather than multiplayer modes. There’s also new presentation flourishes — pixel‑art cinematics and collectables were mentioned in developer posts — plus a substantial music credit: Mick Gordon is credited with composing the final boss track.
Platforms, editions and UK price
Auroch Digital and publisher Big Fan Games have confirmed a 14 October 2026 launch for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S; a Nintendo Switch 2 version has been announced to follow shortly after the other platforms. The developer’s site and official Steam community posts are the primary confirmations for platforms and the date.
At the time of writing there is no publisher announcement of UK RRP, pre‑order editions or retailer exclusives, and no confirmed information on whether the game will appear on subscription services at launch (for example Game Pass or PlayStation Plus). Similarly, no official PEGI rating has been published yet.
Trailers and public appearances
Auroch and Big Fan Games have run a steady reveal cadence: the Sister of Battle extended reveal was published on Warhammer Community on 28 October 2025, showcasing Nyra Veyrath and her kit; additional gameplay trailers and a release‑date trailer were published around 26 August 2026 and subsequently posted to the developer’s Steam page and official channels. The release‑date trailer revealed the October 14 launch window, showed Vashtorr and included a first listen to the Mick Gordon‑scored boss theme.
A free Steam demo was made available during the announcement window so players could sample levels for each playable character; developer blog posts recap features shown at Warhammer Skulls and other showcases through 2025–2026.
What we still don't know
Price in the UK, physical editions, retailer pre‑order bonuses and the game’s official PEGI classification have not been published. There is no confirmed information from publisher or developer about day‑one DLC, post‑launch roadmap (for example New Game Plus, extra modes) beyond general statements about additional content, or whether the Switch 2 release will be simultaneous in all territories or delayed by region.
Online features are explicitly described by the developer as single‑player only; anything beyond that has not been announced and should be treated as unconfirmed.
Not yet confirmed
- Exact UK RRP and details of physical editions or retailer pre‑order bonuses
- PEGI rating and age classification at launch
- Day‑one inclusion on services such as Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus
- Detailed post‑launch roadmap (DLC, New Game Plus, extra modes) beyond general developer hints
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2: your questions
Will Boltgun 2 have multiplayer or co‑op?
No — the developer and official materials describe Boltgun 2 as a single‑player campaign experience. There has been no announcement of multiplayer or co‑op modes.
Which characters can you play as?
Two playable characters are confirmed: returning Ultramarine Malum Caedo and a new Sister of Battle, Nyra Veyrath, each shown with different weapons and play styles in the demos and trailers.
When exactly does Boltgun 2 launch in the UK?
The confirmed UK digital launch date is 14 October 2026; that applies to PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Nintendo Switch 2 is confirmed but scheduled to arrive shortly after the main launch.
Is Boltgun 2 already on Steam to wishlist or demo?
Yes — the game has an official Steam presence and Auroch released a demo ahead of launch; wishlisting is available on the Steam store page.
