Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Set for May 23rd Release

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, an action FPS, is set to release on May 23rd, combining the Warhammer universe with retro shooter visuals and modern gameplay mechanics.
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The Warhammer 40,000 universe is expanding with the upcoming release of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, an action first-person shooter that offers a unique blend of classic FPS gameplay, 90s retro shooter visuals, and the rich lore of the Warhammer 40,000 series. The game is slated for release on May 23rd on PlayStation 5 & 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, with a price tag of $21.99.

Developed by Auroch Digital and published by Focus Entertainment, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun puts players in the role of a battle-hardened Space Marine on a dangerous mission across the galaxy. Players will face off against the formidable Chaos Space Marines and daemons of Chaos, engaging in fast-paced combat and utilizing an array of devastating weapons.

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The game pays homage to retro shooters while incorporating modern FPS gameplay mechanics, offering a visceral combat experience marked by satisfying gunplay, high mobility, and abundant bloodshed. Players will traverse large levels, running, jumping, and charging through a pixelated landscape filled with sprites and explosions as they eliminate heretics across the galaxy.

Here is the promotional information from the Steam Page:

Load up your Boltgun and plunge into battle headfirst! Experience a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, classic, frenetic FPS gameplay and the stylish visuals of your favourite 90’s 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!

• 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 FPS gameplay

Players can expect to dominate the battlefield with the Space Marine’s powerful arsenal and heavy metal, exemplifying the ferocity and strength of Warhammer 40,000’s iconic characters. Pre-orders for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun are now available on the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Steam, allowing fans to secure their copy ahead of the game’s release.

Shaun Savage

Shaun Savage

Shaun Savage is the founder and editor-in-chief of Try Hard Guides. He has been covering and writing about video games for over 9 years. He is a 2013 graduate of the Academy of Art University with an A.A. in Web Design and New Media. In his off-time, he enjoys playing video games, watching bad movies, and spending time with his family.

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