{"id":24390,"date":"2026-10-15T14:45:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/?p=24390"},"modified":"2026-10-15T14:45:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:45:49","slug":"boltgun-2-review-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/en-gb\/boltgun-2-review-roundup\/","title":{"rendered":"Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 Review Roundup: The Sequel Critics Wanted?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail aligncenter wp-image-24361\" src=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boltgun-2-forge-fight-800x450-1.webp\" alt=\"A Space Marine aims a bolter at a Chaos warrior in a molten forge in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boltgun-2-forge-fight-800x450-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boltgun-2-forge-fight-800x450-1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Critics have spoken, and the <strong>Boltgun 2 review<\/strong> verdict is clear: Auroch Digital&#8217;s sequel is a better game than the original. <strong>Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2<\/strong> launched on 14 October 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and it holds an <strong>84 on OpenCritic<\/strong>, with 78% of critics recommending it.<\/p>\n<p>This is a <strong>review roundup<\/strong>: we haven&#8217;t scored the game ourselves. Instead we&#8217;ve gathered the scores, the main praise and complaints from named outlets, and what Steam players are saying in the first days after launch.<\/p>\n<h2>Boltgun 2 at a glance<\/h2>\n<table><tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Released<\/strong><\/td><td>14 October 2026<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Platforms<\/strong><\/td><td>PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Developer \/ publisher<\/strong><\/td><td>Auroch Digital \/ Big Fan Games and Devolver Digital<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a322.49 \/ $24.99 on Steam; \u00a319.99 on PS5; \u00a320.99 on Xbox (UK)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>OpenCritic<\/strong><\/td><td>84, 78% recommend<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Metacritic<\/strong><\/td><td>81 on PC (15 reviews), 76 on PS5 (4 reviews)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Players<\/strong><\/td><td>Steam: Very Positive, 95%; PlayStation Store: 4.83\/5<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Length<\/strong><\/td><td>30+ levels in a branching campaign, two playable characters<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<h2>What is Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail aligncenter wp-image-24383\" src=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boltgun-2-flamer-nurgle-800x450-1.webp\" alt=\"A flamer torches Nurgle daemons in a fiery cavern in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boltgun-2-flamer-nurgle-800x450-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boltgun-2-flamer-nurgle-800x450-1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Boltgun 2 is a retro-style &#8220;boomer shooter&#8221; set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, picking up where 2023&#8217;s Boltgun left off. It looks like a mid-90s first-person shooter, with chunky pixel art and fast, gory combat, but runs on modern tech. The big additions: a second playable character, a branching campaign, and enemies from all four Chaos gods: Nurgle, Tzeentch, Khorne and Slaanesh.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Two heroes:<\/strong> Ultramarine <strong>Malum Caedo<\/strong> returns with his Boltgun, Chainsword and Obliterating Charge. New Sister of Battle <strong>Nyra Veyrath<\/strong> brings a power sword, bolt pistol, flamer and Melta Bomb, with a Fervent Slide that makes her much faster.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A branching campaign<\/strong> of 30+ levels across hive cities, jungles and the Ark of Omen. You can&#8217;t see every planet in one playthrough.<\/li>\n<li><strong>40+ new enemies<\/strong> and bigger boss fights, building to a showdown with the demigod Vashtorr the Arkifane.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Death Korps of Krieg allies<\/strong> fight beside you on some planets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An automap<\/strong>, one of the most-requested fixes from the first game.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mick Gordon<\/strong>, composer of DOOM Eternal, wrote the music for the final boss battle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Boltgun 2 review scores<\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a selection of scores from the launch-day reviews on OpenCritic:<\/p>\n<table><tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Outlet<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Score<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>TechRaptor<\/td><td>9.5\/10<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Gamer Social Club<\/td><td>9.5\/10<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>PlayStation Universe<\/td><td>9\/10<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>But Why Tho?<\/td><td>9\/10<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Loot Level Chill<\/td><td>9\/10<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>DualShockers<\/td><td>8.5\/10<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>IGN<\/td><td>8\/10<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>CGMagazine<\/td><td>8\/10<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>The Games Machine<\/td><td>8\/10<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>COGconnected<\/td><td>82\/100<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>DayOne<\/td><td>7.5\/10<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Analog Stick Gaming<\/td><td>7.5\/10<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>GameBlast<\/td><td>7\/10<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<h2>Boltgun 2 review: what do critics like?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail aligncenter wp-image-24363\" src=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boltgun-2-power-sword-800x450-1.webp\" alt=\"A crackling power sword faces a Khorne daemon in a blood-red hall in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boltgun-2-power-sword-800x450-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boltgun-2-power-sword-800x450-1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A proper sequel.<\/strong> <strong>PlayStation Universe<\/strong> says it succeeds in every way a sequel should improve on its predecessor, and calls it essential for fans of the setting and classic shooters. <strong>IGN<\/strong> praises an engaging, replayable campaign despite minor blemishes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better level design.<\/strong> <strong>TechRaptor<\/strong> highlights tighter levels and outstanding visuals, and <strong>DayOne<\/strong> says the smarter level design fixes its main issue with the first game.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Two heroes who play differently.<\/strong> TechRaptor and <strong>Gamer Social Club<\/strong> both single out Nyra Veyrath and Malum Caedo&#8217;s different movement and weapons as a big boost to replayability. <strong>Uagna<\/strong> adds that the weapons finally feel balanced.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crunchy, fast combat.<\/strong> <strong>DualShockers<\/strong> calls the action fast-paced and exhilarating, and <strong>But Why Tho?<\/strong> praises the level design, sound design and &#8220;crunchy&#8221; combat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What do critics dislike?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It plays it safe.<\/strong> <strong>The Games Machine<\/strong> calls it consistently good but never excellent, <strong>Gameliner<\/strong> wonders whether it does enough to be a full sequel, and <strong>Uagna<\/strong> says it stays too anchored to tradition to truly surprise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thin story and characters.<\/strong> <strong>Analog Stick Gaming<\/strong> found little in the way of story or personality for the two heroes, and <strong>GameBlast<\/strong> says the plot could have had more care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weapon switching.<\/strong> GameBlast also feels the weapon-switching system needs refinement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Made for fans.<\/strong> <strong>CGMagazine<\/strong> says Warhammer veterans will get the most out of it, though newcomers are welcome too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What are players saying?<\/h2>\n<p>Players are even happier than critics: Boltgun 2 is <strong>Very Positive (95%)<\/strong> on Steam and rated <strong>4.83 out of 5<\/strong> on the PlayStation Store. From the most helpful Steam reviews in launch week:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/steamcommunity.com\/profiles\/76561198160761740\/recommended\/3115160\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Yemeth<\/a> calls it &#8220;a textbook example of a good sequel&#8221;, keeping the first game&#8217;s gunplay while fixing its repetitive levels and bullet-sponge arenas.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/steamcommunity.com\/profiles\/76561198004344478\/recommended\/3115160\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Loomis the Moonthing<\/a> is happy there&#8217;s finally a map, which was their biggest complaint about Boltgun 1.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/steamcommunity.com\/profiles\/76561198058915523\/recommended\/3115160\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Nostalgia Nerd<\/a> sums it up as the first game &#8220;but MORE&#8221;: more characters, routes, enemies and accessibility options.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/steamcommunity.com\/profiles\/76561197977936833\/recommended\/3115160\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Sm0k3f47h3r<\/a> left a negative review only because the HUD and crosshair settings from the first game are missing, despite requests after the demo, and says they&#8217;ll change it if they&#8217;re added.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/steamcommunity.com\/profiles\/76561198124570323\/recommended\/3115160\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Boothman<\/a> reports performance dropping the longer they play, especially on the Nurgle level, even on a high-end PC. A few other players mention the same level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Watch the Boltgun 2 launch trailer<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IAlUmeLZiJE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail aligncenter wp-image-24367\" src=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boltgun-2-launch-trailer-800x450-1.webp\" alt=\"Watch the official Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 launch trailer\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boltgun-2-launch-trailer-800x450-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boltgun-2-launch-trailer-800x450-1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Boltgun 2 PC requirements<\/h2>\n<table><tbody>\n<tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Minimum (1080p, Low, 60fps)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Recommended (1080p, High, 60fps)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>CPU<\/strong><\/td><td>Intel Core i5-8600K \/ AMD Ryzen 5 2600<\/td><td>Intel Core i7-7700K \/ AMD Ryzen 5 1500X<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>RAM<\/strong><\/td><td>8 GB<\/td><td>8 GB<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>GPU<\/strong><\/td><td>GTX 980 \/ R9 Fury \/ Arc A580<\/td><td>GTX 1650 \/ RX 570<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Storage<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">13 GB<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<h2>Boltgun 2 review verdict: is it worth it?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail aligncenter wp-image-24365\" src=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boltgun-2-slaanesh-daemonettes-800x450-1.webp\" alt=\"Slaanesh daemonettes charge through a purple arena in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boltgun-2-slaanesh-daemonettes-800x450-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boltgun-2-slaanesh-daemonettes-800x450-1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you liked the first Boltgun, or you love classic shooters like DOOM and Quake, critics and players agree: yes. It&#8217;s cheap, it fixes the original&#8217;s biggest problems, and the two heroes and branching routes give it real replay value. If you were hoping for a big reinvention or a gripping story, the critics&#8217; consensus is that this isn&#8217;t it. PS5 owners with PlayStation Plus Premium can try a one-hour trial first.<\/p>\n<p><!--igame-review--><\/p>\n<h2>More shooter reviews on iGame Magazine<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/en-gb\/gears-of-war-e-day-review-roundup\/\">Gears of War: E-Day review roundup<\/a> \u2013 October&#8217;s big third-person shooter<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/en-gb\/ace-combat-8-review-roundup\/\">Ace Combat 8 review roundup<\/a> \u2013 what critics say about the flight shooter<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/en-gb\/hellraiser-revival-review-roundup\/\">Hellraiser: Revival review roundup<\/a> \u2013 another new October release, for horror fans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Boltgun 2 review FAQ<\/h2>\n<h4>Is Boltgun 2 good?<\/h4>\n<p>Critics think so: it has an 84 on OpenCritic with 78% recommending it, and 81 on Metacritic for PC. Steam players rate it Very Positive (95%).<\/p>\n<h4>Is Boltgun 2 better than the first game?<\/h4>\n<p>Most critics say yes, thanks to better level design, an automap, two playable characters and a branching campaign. Some feel it plays it too safe.<\/p>\n<h4>What platforms is Boltgun 2 on?<\/h4>\n<p>PC (Steam), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. It released on 14 October 2026.<\/p>\n<h4>How much is Boltgun 2?<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a322.49 \/ $24.99 on Steam. In the UK it&#8217;s \u00a319.99 on the PlayStation Store and \u00a320.99 on Xbox.<\/p>\n<h4>Who are the playable characters in Boltgun 2?<\/h4>\n<p>Ultramarine Malum Caedo, who returns from the first game, and new Sister of Battle Nyra Veyrath, who is faster and uses a flamer, power sword and Melta Bomb.<\/p>\n<h4>How long is Boltgun 2?<\/h4>\n<p>The branching campaign has more than 30 levels, and you can&#8217;t see them all in one playthrough, so it rewards replaying with the other character and route.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Critics have spoken, and the Boltgun 2 review verdict is clear: Auroch Digital&#8217;s sequel is a better game than the original. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 launched on 14 October 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and it holds an 84 on OpenCritic, with 78% of critics recommending it. This is a review roundup:&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":24381,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"igame_game_name":"Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2","igame_release_date":"2026-10-14","igame_platforms":"PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S","igame_release_time":"","igame_release_delay":"","igame_links":"Boltgun 2 on Steam | https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3115160\/ | PC\nBoltgun 2 on PS Store | https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-gb\/product\/UP3643-PPSA33779_00-0036248476329215 | PS5\nBoltgun 2 on Xbox | https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-GB\/games\/store\/warhammer-40000-boltgun-2\/9nstz0d3bp0j | Xbox Series X|S\nLaunch trailer | https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IAlUmeLZiJE | Official trailer\nOpenCritic reviews | https:\/\/opencritic.com\/game\/21486\/warhammer-40-000-boltgun-2\/reviews | All critic reviews\nAuroch Digital | https:\/\/www.aurochdigital.com\/ | Developer","igame_related":"23597 | 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