Warhammer 40,000 Boltgun: a retro FPS that fits in a floppy disk, the announcement trailer unboxes

The Warhammer Skulls Showcase organized by Games Workshop was an opportunity for Focus Entertainment to announce Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. Developed by Auroch Digital, the game presents itself as a retro-oriented FPS, as evidenced by the announcement trailer where we see a 3.5-inch floppy disk. According to Nina Adams, Director of Operations at the studio, the project has been in the works since 2018. “We were seduced by Boltgun’s unique proposition which skilfully combines the singular style of 90s classics, the universe of Warhammer 40,000, and thrilling gameplay that is sure to delight players from all walks of life.“, underlines for his part Dessil Basmadjian, Chief Creative Officer of Focus Entertainment.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun will allow you to embody a Space Marine who will have to “face the worst Demons and Space Marines of Chaos“in the depths of the galaxy.”Deploy the devastating arsenal of Space Marines in all its explosive retro-shooter glory to leave nothing but a mash of blood, sprites and pixels in your pathis explained in the press release. Run, jump and charge through huge levels to shoot, pulverize and smash the worst heretics in the galaxy.“A formula that already makes the old ones salivate, even if it will take more than a retro visual to guarantee the sensations of the time.

While waiting to learn more about Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, note that the game is expected on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch for 2023.

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