Boltgun 2's Rotating Fleshmetal Level Tests Team Patience Before Oct 14 Launch
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 launches on October 14, featuring a new playable character and a challenging rotating level called Vicious Circles that tested the development team's technical limits.
Key points
- The game releases on October 14 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
- A new level named Vicious Circles features rotating ring sections and a giant spinning cog.
- Principal designer Matt Bone noted the level caused technical issues for coders and artists due to moving platforms and clipping.
- The sequel introduces Adepta Sororitas Battle Sister Nyla Veyrath as a second playable character.
- The game follows the 2023 original and maintains a retro shooter style.
Background
The original Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun released in 2023 and received positive reviews, with an 87.43% positive player average on Steam. It featured a retro art style and focused on first-person action against Chaos forces. The sequel was first teased in May 2025.
How outlets are covering it
Rock Paper Shotgun highlights the technical challenges of the Vicious Circles level, noting that moving platforms and intricate fleshmetal art caused issues for coders and artists. OpenCritic focuses on the release date and the addition of a new playable character, Nyla Veyrath, emphasizing the game's continuation of the original's style and setting.
Why it matters
The game's release adds to the Warhammer 40,000 franchise's presence in the FPS genre, offering new characters and innovative level designs that test technical boundaries.
What to watch
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is scheduled to launch on October 14, 2026, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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