Boltgun 2 Unveiled: Warhammer’s Retro Shooter Returns With New Campaign

First look at Boltgun 2: A Space Marine wading into pixelated carnage, as revealed during the Warhammer Skulls 2025 showcase.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun’s pixelated, over-the-top action is back for another round, as Auroch Digital officially lifted the lid on Boltgun 2 during the Warhammer Skulls 2025 showcase. For those new to the series, Boltgun launched as a love letter to ‘90s shooters—think DOOM with a Warhammer twist—drenching players in gothic sci-fi mayhem and chainsword-swinging brutality.

Set to release in 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, the sequel promises to expand on everything fans loved about the original. This time, players will forge their own path through the grimdark universe thanks to a branching campaign structure. “We wanted to give players more agency and replayability,” said Auroch Digital’s creative director during the showcase, highlighting how each run will offer fresh missions and surprises. That’s a marked shift from the original’s more linear approach, addressing feedback about repetitive level design and injecting much-needed variety into every playthrough.

Sprawling hive city environment in Boltgun 2. — New environments: Boltgun 2 introduces sprawling hive cities and alien jungles, a major leap from the first game’s gothic corridors.

The environments are getting a serious upgrade this time around. While the signature gothic corridors return, they’re joined by sprawling hive cities and lush alien jungles—each brimming with tactical challenges and visual spectacle. The arsenal also gets a boost, packing new over-the-top weaponry alongside returning fan favorites. Expect to face a wider variety of foes too, as Boltgun 2 expands the enemy roster with new horrors drawn from across the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

Of course, the iconic chainsword and pixelated gore make their gory return, but with refined combat mechanics and tactical depth. “We heard your feedback loud and clear,” Auroch Digital stated in a press release, referencing calls for greater gameplay variety and more meaningful choices. The sequel aims to blend old-school FPS nostalgia with modern twists and deeper player agency, all wrapped in Warhammer’s signature grimdark style.

Whether you’re a hardcore Warhammer devotee, a retro shooter enthusiast, or simply craving some frantic, chainsaw-fueled action, Boltgun 2 is shaping up to be a worthy successor. With its ambitious new campaign structure and commitment to bigger, bloodier action, this sequel looks set to push the retro FPS formula into bold new territory. We’ll see just how far Auroch Digital takes the mayhem when Boltgun 2 lands next year.