Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2

TechRaptorAustin Suther

9.5/10

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is a fantastic sequel, featuring a new character, new weapons, and top-notch gameplay.

GamingTrendJackson Lustberg

90/100

A straight upgrade

Loot Level ChillMick Fraser

9/10

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is a game that knows exactly what it wants to be and exactly who it caters to.

Playstation UniverseJohn-Paul Jones

9/10

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 isn't just a sterling sequel which improves on its predecessor in every way, it's also one of the best boomer style shooters of the last few years. Read our PS5 review for more.

Lords of GamingMahmood Ghaffar

8.4/10

Boltgun 2 delivers rancid, violent boomer shooter goodness with tight gunplay, beautiful retro art, and pure Warhammer 40k action. Read our full review!

COGConnectedMark Steighner

82/100

Warhammer 40K: Boltgun 2 is a sequel to the 2023 retro boomer shooter, now featuring dual protagonists and a branching campaign.

CGMagazineMarcus Kenneth

8/10

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 finds a great mix to please longtime W40K players and newcomers, although veterans will find themselves leaving with a lot more enjoyment.

XboxEraJesse Norris

8/10

This is a review of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, which releases on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC in October 2026

Analog Stick GamingJeff Young

7.5/10

Boltgun 2 doesn't have anything in the way of a compelling story, or even anything to define its aesthetically pleasing protagonists. However, smart quality of life choices and those lifted from later versions of the original Boltgun do make for a more directed and refined sequel

Checkpoint GamingAustin Gallagher

7/10

Boltgun 2 is a safe sequel that does much of the same things as the original title. If you enjoyed stomping your way through the 40K universe in the boots of Malum Caedo a few years ago, this second outing will likely tick all of the same boxes. But if you were looking for a more adventurous entry, you might need to look to the broader pantheon of Warhammer titles.

GamelinerBram Noteboom

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is the next achievement from Auroch Digital. Does this 'boomer shooter' manage to impress? Read the review!

GameTyrant Andrew Farrell

Unscored

Reviewed on: PC Code provided by the publisher. I consider the first Boltgun to be pretty good, even if it had several missteps that held it back from being a top-tier modern-day boomer shooter. Boltgun 2 is similarly solid if unremarkable, improving upon the level design and theming in its pred