Updated daily · 16 Oct 2026
Player reception
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2
Auroch Digital’s retro shooter sequel adds a second hero, a branching campaign and all four Chaos gods, and nearly all of its launch-week reviews recommend it.
In short
As of 16 October, 95% of 293 player reviews recommend it. Fans of the first Boltgun call it a better sequel in almost every way, praising the gunplay, the new map, the Sister of Battle and the wider cast of enemies. The few complaints are frame rate drops in the Nurgle levels and a feeling in some reviews that it changes too little to be a full sequel. Warhammer 40,000 fans and anyone who likes fast, old-school shooters get the most from it.
What players say
What players say about Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2.
Players praise the gunplay, the levels, the second hero and the enemy roster. Slowdown in the Nurgle levels and a sequel some find too close to the first draw the complaints.146
Read in full
We read every one of these reviews on 16 October 2026 and judged each by what it says.
- Fans of the first game call it a better sequel.
- Players point to more weapons, more enemies, allied troops and stronger levels, and many say it fixes what bothered them in Boltgun. A few find it too close to the first game to feel new.146149
- The new map wins over returning players.
- The automap and the optional navigation guide end the wandering that some disliked in the first game, and the levels feel more open and vertical. A handful find them more linear, with secrets that are too easy to spot.146149
- The Sister of Battle doubles the campaign.
- Nyra is faster, with her own weapons and armor that recovers, and many plan a second run as her to see the branching levels they skipped. Some find Malum slower and weaker than in the first game and want him tuned.146
- Warhammer 40,000 fans love the detail.
- All four Chaos factions, named enemies and Death Korps of Krieg fighting alongside you earn steady praise. Vashtorr, the recurring boss, is the one foe some find tiresome.146149
- The shooting and the music carry the action.
- Players call the gunplay crunchy and fast, and Mick Gordon’s final boss music is a favorite. A few want weightier sound effects.146148
- The Nurgle levels slow some PCs down.
- Most report smooth play, handhelds included. Some see the frame rate fall the longer they play the Nurgle levels, even on high-end PCs, and a few meet dead enemies still walking or shots passing through walls.146
- Some want options back.
- Players ask for the HUD and crosshair settings of the first game, a way to quiet the servo skull, and co-op now that there are two heroes.146
Themes raised
| Theme | Most helpful, of 77 | Latest, of 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Compared with the first game | 59 | 17 |
| Gunplay, weapons and movement | 29 | 7 |
| The two heroes | 27 | 5 |
| Levels, map and secrets | 21 | 1 |
| Enemies and bosses | 17 | 3 |
| Music and sound | 15 | 3 |
| Warhammer 40,000 detail | 14 | 2 |
| Branching missions and replays | 11 | 1 |
| Performance and bugs | 9 | 3 |
| Price and value | 6 | 4 |
Questions
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, in short.
Is Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 worth it?
Players say yes. As of 16 October, 95% of 293 reviews recommend it. Fans of the first game and of fast retro shooters enjoy it most, and a few who wanted more change from the first game suggest waiting for a sale.146
Is Boltgun 2 better than Boltgun?
Do you need to play the first Boltgun before Boltgun 2?
No. The story follows on from the end of the first game, and players new to the series enjoy it too.146
How long is Boltgun 2?
Does Boltgun 2 have co-op?
No. The campaign is single-player, and some players wish the second hero came with co-op.146
Is Boltgun 2 hard?
Does Boltgun 2 run well on PC?
For most players it runs smoothly, handhelds included. Some report the frame rate dropping the longer they play the Nurgle levels, even on high-end PCs.146
What PC do you need for Boltgun 2?
The minimum is a Core i5-8600K or Ryzen 5 2600, 8 GB of RAM and a GeForce GTX 980, Radeon R9 Fury or Arc A580, for 60 fps at 1080p on Low. Auroch Digital recommends a Core i7-7700K or Ryzen 5 1500X with a GeForce GTX 1650 or Radeon RX 570 for 60 fps at 1080p on High. It needs 13 GB of storage.146
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- 146Steam: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, store page and user reviews (opens in a new tab) Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- 147Auroch Digital on Steam: Boltgun 2 is out now, 14 October (opens in a new tab) Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- 148Auroch Digital on Steam: Boltgun 2’s launch date, Mick Gordon and Vashtorr, 27 August (opens in a new tab) Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- 149Auroch Digital on Steam: what’s new in Boltgun 2, 23 September (opens in a new tab) Accessed 16 Oct 2026