Release

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Critic score

83/100

Platform families

4

Editorial overview

Inside Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

What it is

Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters.

The premise

Play as Malum Caedo, a fearless Space Marine, on his perilous mission to locate a shard from a mysterious power source on Graia, a Forge World on the brink of being overrun by Cultists, Traitors and Chaos Daemons. Scour the place, acquire devastating weapons and holy equipment, and PURGE THE HERETICS in this retro shooter!

Play styles

Single player

Related games

Citadel: Forged With Fire

PC

LUDEX game dossier

Shooter Indie Arcade

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

Auroch Digital · Focus Entertainment

83Critics3.9/5Tuesday, May 23, 20233.2 years ago

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Connected releases

3

Game data from IGDB

Perspective

First person

Themes

Action · Fantasy · Science fiction

Languages

15 supported

Cinematic archive

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Official footage, in-game captures, and production artwork—collected into one immersive gallery.

11 assets

Official trailers

Trailer

Release Date Trailer

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Screenshots & key art

Beyond this game

Explore the complete universe

One complete franchise view connects the main releases, spin-offs, settings, and related game families.

FranchiseWarhammer 40,000Enter the franchise

Content map

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1 Expansion1 Bundle1 Port

Major add-ons

Expansions

Substantial new chapters that remain attached to the original game.

1 release

Expansion82Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Forges of CorruptionJun 18, 2024Requires the base game

Production dossier

The complete game record

Cast, creators, hardware, release history, and the details that define how this game plays.

Who made it

Built with

Unreal Engine 4

Platforms

Xbox Series X|S
Gen 9
PlayStation 4
Gen 8
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 5
Gen 9
Xbox One
Gen 8

Release history

May 23, 2023Nintendo Switch
May 23, 2023PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 23, 2023PlayStation 4
May 23, 2023PlayStation 5
May 23, 2023Xbox One
May 23, 2023Xbox Series X|S

Themes & modes

ActionFantasyScience fictionSingle player

Windows

Minimum

Minimum: • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system • OS: Windows 10 • Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 965 / Intel Core i3-2120 • Memory: 8 GB RAM • Graphics: 1 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon HD 7770 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 • DirectX: Version 11 • Storage: 5 GB available space • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system, 30 FPS, 1920x1080 in low.

Recommended

Recommended: • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system • OS: Windows 10 • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X / Intel Core i5-8400 • Memory: 8 GB RAM • Graphics: 3 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon RX 580 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti • DirectX: Version 11 • Storage: 5 GB available space • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system, 60 FPS, 1920x1080 in ultra.