Retro inspired, but still fully loaded, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun has been announced

Retro inspired, but still fully loaded, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun has been announced

Focus Entertainment and developer Auroch Digital have announced a new retro inspired shooter, set within the world of Warhammer. Say hello to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun and check out the reveal trailer below.

In glorious boomer shooter style, you will 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 order to save the galaxy, you will be able to 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!

“We are delighted to be working on this fast-paced indie FPS alongside the talented Auroch Digital studio, and our long standing partner Games Workshop,” announces Dessil Basmadjian, Chief Creative Officer at Focus Entertainment. "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 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'' says Nina Adams, Operations Director at Auroch Digital.

The game is set to release in 2023 for Switch, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5