Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 release date is October 14: $24.99 on Steam, PC requirements and the Switch 2 gap

Boltgun 2 release date: what is confirmed

The Boltgun 2 release date is October 14, 2026, which is tomorrow as this is published. The Steam store page lists the date for Windows, and the game is also coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on the same day. A Nintendo Switch 2 version has been announced but has no date; the Wikipedia entry, citing GameSpot's August 26, 2026 report, describes it as following the other versions, and the platform is still listed as to be announced.

The game is developed by Auroch Digital and published by Big Fan Games, a Devolver Digital label, according to the Steam page. It is a single-player sequel to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, the retro shooter that launched in 2023, and it was first announced on May 22, 2025. Nothing in the launch listing suggests an early access phase or a staggered rollout between PC and consoles.

If you only want the short version: it is out October 14, it costs $24.99 on Steam, and you can try two levels for free first. The rest of this piece covers the price, the hardware you need and what the game actually adds.

Boltgun 2 price: $24.99, with a pre-purchase discount

On the Steam page we opened on October 13, Boltgun 2 is $24.99. A 10% pre-purchase discount takes it to $22.49, and the listing also offers a bundle with the first game at $40.03, which is 5% off the $42.28 combined price. Pre-purchase discounts on Steam normally end when the game launches, so treat $22.49 as a launch-window price rather than a permanent one and check the page before you buy.

We have not verified console prices. The PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store listings were not something we could open for this report, so we are not quoting a number for them. Regional pricing on Steam also varies, and all figures here are the US dollar prices shown to us.

For context on value, the more useful question than price is length and replay value. The developers have pointed to a branching campaign with unique weapons and abilities per character as the reason to go through it more than once.

What Boltgun 2 adds: two characters and a branching campaign

According to a May 21, 2026 press release published through Game Developer, Boltgun 2 has a branching single-player campaign with new locations, more weapons, more enemies and more room to explore. The release describes the story as picking up directly from the events of the first game, so players who skipped the original may want to read a recap first.

There are two playable characters, and each has their own weapons, abilities and playstyle. Malum Caedo, a Sternguard Veteran who returns from the first game, is described in the press release as a muscular brawler. The second character, a Battle Sister, is an agile bladed fighter; the press release spells her name Nyra Veyrath, while Wikipedia spells it Nyla, so check the in-game credits when you play.

Enemies named in the release include Nurglings, Chaos cultists, Bloodletters and Juggernauts, plus new foes. The Steam page adds that the game contains violence, blood and gore, which fits the franchise but is worth knowing before you play it around others.

Boltgun 2 PC requirements: it is built for modest hardware

The Steam page sets the minimum at Windows 10 64-bit, an Intel Core i5-8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 8 GB of RAM and a GeForce GTX 980, Radeon R9 Fury or Intel Arc A580 with 4 GB of video memory. That minimum targets 1080p at 60 FPS on Low quality, and it needs DirectX 12 and 13 GB of storage.

The recommended tier is Windows 11, an Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, the same 8 GB of RAM and a GeForce GTX 1650 or Radeon RX 570 with 4 GB. That targets 1080p at 60 FPS on High quality. In other words, a budget graphics card from a few years back is enough for the quality tier Steam recommends, which is rare for a 2026 release.

Those are developer-published targets, not benchmarks, and we have not run the game. The free demo is the safest test: if it runs smoothly on your machine, the full game should behave similarly, since the demo uses the same engine and the same style of levels.

The Boltgun 2 demo: two levels you can play now

The free Steam demo launched in May 2026 around the Warhammer Skulls Showcase. The press release says it has two levels and lets you pick either character. One is an overgrown mangrove swamp full of Nurgle demons and cultists, and the other is a frozen Imperial facility overrun by Chaos, with Khorne enemies.

The demo is the best way to settle whether the movement and weapon feel suit you, because the first game was known for fast, retro-style shooting and the sequel keeps that design language, per the announcement coverage. It also lets you check performance against the requirements above before spending money.

Mick Gordon's boss music and the Switch 2 question

Several outlets reported in late August and September 2026 that DOOM composer Mick Gordon wrote an original track for the final boss fight, with the date announced alongside a teaser. We have not been able to open the primary announcement for this report, so treat the detail as reported by press rather than confirmed by us.

The Switch 2 version is the open question. No date or price has been published in anything we could verify. If you only play on Nintendo hardware, the sensible move is to wait for an official date rather than assume a window. Players on PC and the other consoles have no such gap on October 14.

Who should buy it, and what to do before launch

If you enjoyed the first Boltgun, this is an easy purchase at $24.99, and the pre-purchase discount is a small saving for deciding before the launch day passes. If you have never played a Warhammer 40,000 game, the demo is a risk-free introduction because it needs no lore knowledge to enjoy.

Before October 14, check your drive has 13 GB free, try the demo if you have not, and confirm the price on your store of choice. We will update this piece if the Switch 2 date or console pricing is announced.