A brand-new patch is live now, fixing major bugs and making your purge more explosive! 💥
Here’s what we worked on:
Steam deck
The cutscenes now play on Steam deck, making the game completely playable on the Steam deck
Accessibility
New cheat available : Unlock all weapons New cheat available : Infinite ammo
QOL
Damage indicators are now stronger, and even more for high damage attacks Added a toggle to deactivate the red “PURGE” filter Reduced the opacity of the red “PURGE” filter Lord of Change’s Pink Fire ability deals less damage The plasma gun inflicts less damage to the player when overcharging (praise the Omnissiah) Added additional loading hints Added an option to deactivate the slow motion triggered by the chainsword Added an option to deactivate the freeze frames caused by the dash Now displaying level stats (kill percentage, timer, secret discovery) in the pause menu Ultrawide support : cutscenes are now properly displayed instead of being stretched Allowed rebinding of the P key FPS are now capped in loading screens Added an option to disable the parallax effect for the Warp rifts Servo skull lines are now easier to read : they stay displayed for longer instead of “typing” slower Added an option for higher text contrast Reduced explosive barrels damage to the player Negative mouse acceleration has been disabled Plasma gun cultists don’t track you through walls anymore
Bug fixing
Fixed a bug causing the player to get a “pistol start” (ie losing your weapons) when using the “restart” button after dying Fixed a bug causing the controller inputs to still be active after switching back to KB&M Fixed the sound playing in VR headsets when the game is launch with a headset plugged in Fixed a bug where Chaos Marines would play their “alert” animation in a loop instead of fighting the player Fixed translation issues in Czech Fixed a bug that made the servo skull only scan health pickups : he will now point at more various things, including doors The Aspiring Champions no longer try to shoot you at point blank range Fixed an a bug where obtaining the Vortex grenade in C3M1 caused a crash Fixed the sound of teleporting portals sometimes not playing correctly Fixed issue with level loading hitch when loading an autosave from a different level Fixed a bug where bile projectile would stack on top of each other
Update your game now and embark on a deadly encounter with the heretics!
The excitement of firing a big gun at a squishy, gibbable target is one of the most enduring experiences in gaming. The resurgent popularity of the “boomer shooter” is proof of the simple joy of reducing your enemies to mulch with overwhelming firepower.
In the grim dark future of the Warhammer 40,000 universe some of the mightiest tools of destruction in the galaxy are brought to bear in epic battles. For Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun we’ve recreated some of the fiercest weapons from these battlefields and dropped them into your hands as a player.
Here’s a rundown of just some of the armaments you’ll use to hack, shoot and crush your way through your enemies.
The Chainsword
The Sternguard’s constant companion. The mighty Chainsword is a vicious tool. Part sword, part chainsaw and deadlier than both. One swift slash can eviscerate a human foe, but tougher enemies require a more concerted effort. By revving the chainsword’s trigger you can use the teeth to chew through armour, flesh and bone. Beware though, as dangerous as this weapon is, getting up close and personal with your foes can be a gamble. Tougher targets may shrug off your blows and even parry your strikes. Be sure to soften them up first with your other stalwart…
The Boltgun
The most recognisable weapon in Warhammer 40,000 universe and the game’s namesake. The Boltgun fires mass-reactive bolts (not bullets) which explode not once, not twice but three times. First a cartridge launches the round out of the barrel, then the rocket propellant in the round ignites and the shell flies towards its target. When it reaches the enemy, the high caliber round penetrates the enemy and a fraction of a second later, explodes. This terrifying and brutal weapon has been represented many times in videogame form. Our goal is the most faithful recreation to date.
As your main weapon you’ll get to know every detail of the Boltgun’s functioning. Clocking hours of heretic slaughtering combat experience.
The Vengeance Launcher
Not all of Boltgun’s weapons are drawn directly from Warhammer 40,0000’s lore. The Vengeance Launcher returns from Captain Titus’ arsenal in 2011’s “Space Marine”. This delayed action sticky grenade launcher turns your opponents into their own worst enemies. Attaching one of its charges to a heretic means that when it detonates, not only will your target be destroyed but also any allies unlucky enough to be caught in the blast radius.
The Grav-Cannon
Sometimes defeating the largest enemies of the Imperium requires the use of an equally big gun. The Grav-Cannon uses an opponent’s own mass against them. Its powerful Graviton beam compresses enemies, crushing them under their own weight. Tougher enemies have more mass and are comparatively more compressed. The Grav-Cannon is the fastest way to turn everything in front of you into a fine red slurry.
Just be sure not to get caught in the gravity well…and watch out for flying gibs.
Get ready for a bloody and explosive experience on Steam.💥👾
Watch the intense Launch Trailer and start purging the taint of Chaos!
It is time to purge the heretics!
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 favorite 90’s retro shooters.
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.
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!
BLAST cultists apart with your mighty Boltgun! SMASH traitors with your Charge! SHRED the spawn of the Archenemy with your Chainsword! MAIM and OBLITERATE hordes of foes with your array of iconic weapons!
Only in death does duty end!
Unleash your mighty wrath in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun on PC.
Get you Boltguns ready with our Extended Gameplay Trailer!
Greetings Space Marines!
Only one week to wait before the release of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun! We’re sure you can’t wait to get your hands on this explosive boomer shooter, so to manage your wait, we cooked this explosive Extended Gameplay Trailer, showcasing a viciously satisfying gameplay footage topped off with a climactic boss fight! Pre-order now ahead of Boltgun’s Steam release on May 23.
Plunge headlong into the grim darkness of the far future!
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a single-player FPS that delivers a hardcore, neo-retro experience in an iconic 90s style, putting you in the ceramite armoured boots of the ultimate killing machine: a Space Marine. One week before it launches, take a nice, good, nostalgic look at the devastating, visceral and gory gameplay that is about to obliterate the daemons of Chaos.
The Extended Gameplay Trailer showcases Boltgun’s extremely fluid and modern gameplay, brought to life with glorious, fully-3D, sprite-based visuals. Load up your Boltgun, grab your chainsword and your Grav-Cannon to shoot, shred, slice, maim and obliterate dynamic waves of heretics in pulse-pounding combat through the wide variety of environments of the vibrant Forge World Graïa.
Carve through the hordes of Chaos when Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun releases on May 23 on Steam. Pre-orders are open for PC.
Summoned by the Inquisition, ready your righteous arsenal, your indomitable armor and your battle-honed instincts to Scour Graia, a Forge World on the brink, overrun by Cultists, Traitors and Daemons.
Dive into a new boltgun trailer with a very satisfying and explosive gameplay:
It is time to purge the heretics!
Blast cultists apart with your mighty Boltgun! Smash traitors with your Charge! Shred the spawn of the Archenemy with your Chainsword! Maim and obliterate hordes of foes with your other devastating weapons!
Only in death does duty end! Unleash your wrath upon the enemies of the Imperium!
Boltgun releases May 23rd, pre-order now on Steam.
It is almost time to join the battle and shoot your way through the ruinous forces of Chaos. We’re delighted to share with you the release date of Boltgun - May23rd.
Smash, crush, destroy heretics and traitors… in an explosive way!
You got it: it's time to suit up and unleash your holy arsenal to purge the creatures of darkness in an implacable pixel bloodbath.
Watch today’s frenzied Release Date Reveal Trailer to get a good nostalgic taste of its frenetic gameplay!
Only in death does duty end!
Eager to dive into the world of a neo-retro, over-the-top shooter driven by unrestrained nostalgia for the fast-paced FPS action of the 90s? Pre-order Boltgun now on Steam!
🔴 STREAM: Get an exclusive first look at Warhammer: 40,000: Boltgun
Watch our devs go head to head on the first 2 levels of Warhammer: 40,000: Boltgun at Digital Tabletop Fest: Blood and Dice 🧛🎲
A let’s play for the Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun will premiere during Digital Tabletop Fest: Blood & Dice in never-before-seen footage. Viewers will get an in-depth look at the game’s first two levels as members from the development team face-off in a competition to defeat all enemies in the fastest time.
The stream features Lead Designer Grant and Principal Programmer Sam who have both been central to the creation of the game. Your host for the stream is Britt, Auroch Digital’s Content Producer.
This is the first time the game will be shown in this capacity so don’t miss out. Catch the stream on the Digital Tabletop Festival page: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/tabletopfest
Make sure to check out the rest of Digital Tabletop Fest: Blood and Dice - there's other great let's plays as well as some brilliant panels. Alongside this you can get great deals on a whole host of games.
We’re delighted to lift the veil on the bloody and frenetic homage to the retro shooters of yore: Warhammer 40.000: Boltgun! Announced at Games Workshop’s Skulls Showcase and developed for PC for release in 2023, this single-player FPS delivers a sprite-based, hardcore experience in the boots of the ultimate killing machine: a Space Marine. Check out the Reveal Trailer for a nostalgic blast from the pixel past!
Visceral retro FPS action to the Warhammer 40,000 flavor
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!
Warhammer 40.000: Boltgun will be coming to Steam in 2023. Wishlist the game now and register your Focus Entertainment account for exclusive news and benefits!
