Boltgun 2: Release Date, Price, Platforms and Co-op

Your boltgun is back, and this time you can trade your Ultramarine armour for a Sister of Battle’s weapons. Boltgun 2 launches today, October 14, 2026, with a reported release time of 4 PM UTC on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, priced at $24.99. You get a single-player shooter, with Nintendo Switch 2 following later.

There’s a Mick Gordon track, too. But before you make room for another round of pixel-art carnage, you’ll want to know when you can play and what your purchase includes. Here are the key facts.

Item	Detail
Release date	October 14, 2026
Release time	Reported as 4 PM UTC, noon ET and 9 AM PT
Price	$24.99 standard price in the US
Platforms	PC through Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
Switch 2	Coming later, with no confirmed date
Game Pass	Purchase required, with cloud play available under eligible plans
Co-op	None, single-player only
Developer and publisher	Auroch Digital, with Big Fan Games and Devolver Digital publishing
Rating	Mature, with blood, gore and intense violence
Install size	13 GB on PC

When Boltgun 2 Unlocks in Your Time Zone

A release date tells you which day to circle. It doesn’t always tell you when you can start shooting. FinalBoss reports that Steam listed Boltgun 2’s release for 4 PM UTC on October 14. That is also the time given for the PlayStation Plus preorder discount to end, although a discount deadline alone doesn’t confirm when every console copy becomes playable. If you’re planning your afternoon around the reported release time, here’s how it converts across the main regions.

Region	Local release time
UTC	October 14 at 4 PM
US Eastern, EDT	October 14 at noon
US Central, CDT	October 14 at 11 AM
US Pacific, PDT	October 14 at 9 AM
United Kingdom, BST	October 14 at 5 PM

Price, Editions and Where to Buy

You don’t have a stack of editions to untangle here. Steam, PlayStation Store and Xbox Store list Boltgun 2 at a standard US price of $24.99, with one standard edition identified in the research. No deluxe edition or DLC appeared on Steam at the time it was checked. You see, the real purchasing differences are the recorded discounts, the bundle with the first game and the free PC demo. Before you choose your store, compare what each listing actually offers.

Store	Price	Notes
Steam	$24.99	A preorder offer showed $22.49 after a 10% reduction. A free demo is available
PlayStation Store	$24.99	PS Plus members were offered $22.49, with the offer scheduled to end October 14 at 4 PM UTC
Xbox Store	$24.99	You need to buy the game to access it
Steam bundle with Boltgun	$42.28 listed total	The recorded listing showed $40.03 after a 5% bundle reduction

Those lower prices were recorded offers, so you shouldn’t assume they remain available after their deadlines. If you’re unsure whether the shooting suits you, the Steam demo gives you two levels to try before paying. If you want both games, compare the bundle’s checkout total with buying them separately.

Platforms, Switch 2 and Game Pass Status

Your launch choices are PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Nintendo Switch 2 is getting a version later, but the research provides no firm date. Game Pass needs a little more explanation because the Xbox listing supports cloud play while still requiring a purchase. Those two details can sound contradictory until you separate access to the game from access to streaming. Here’s what each platform announcement means for you.

• PC. You can buy the Steam version for Windows. Its listed storage requirement is 13 GB, and the store provides a free demo.
• PlayStation. The release is listed for PS5. You get Remote Play support and DualSense vibration, with no PS4 edition announced in the supplied research.
• Xbox. The game is listed for Series X and Series S, with support for up to 120fps. No Xbox One edition is announced.
• Nintendo Switch 2. The port is confirmed for a later release. Metacritic includes the platform, but that listing doesn’t give you a launch date.
• Game Pass. Boltgun 2 isn’t included with the subscription at launch. You must purchase it to play.
• Xbox cloud play. Once you own the game, you can stream it with Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate. The subscription enables that streaming access.
• The first Boltgun. It joined Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass in 2024. That earlier addition doesn’t establish the sequel’s availability.

Is There Co-op in Boltgun 2

No, you can’t bring a friend into Boltgun 2’s campaign. Steam identifies it as single-player, PlayStation lists one player and Xbox gives the same single-player description. There is no listed online or split-screen co-op mode. The two playable heroes might suggest a partnership you can control together, but that isn’t how the game works. Here’s what choosing between them means for your playthrough.

You select your character at the beginning of a run. Malum Caedo and Nyra Veyrath have different weapons, abilities and combat styles, so your choice changes how you fight.

Two heroes. One player.

If playing alongside friends is your priority, Space Marine 2 offers a three-player campaign, co-op Operations and competitive multiplayer. Boltgun 2 gives you a separate solo experience, so make that distinction before buying it for a group gaming session.

Story Setup and Where It Fits in Warhammer 40K

Boltgun 2 continues immediately after the first game’s ending, bringing back Ultramarine veteran Malum Caedo and adding Sister of Battle Nyra Veyrath. Your enemies are tied to Chaos activity in an isolated star system, where Vashtorr the Arkifane awakens a daemonic machine that devastates much of the Imperial fleet. That sends the action beyond Graia, the planet from the original Boltgun. To understand where your campaign sits, it helps to separate its direct sequel story from the Space Marine timeline.

Your task takes you between planets as Caedo and Nyra fight corruption and try to send Vashtorr back to the Warp.

Now, about Space Marine 2.

The original Boltgun takes place several years after Space Marine, the 2011 game. Space Marine 2 is set roughly a century after that first Space Marine story. Our reading of those dates places Boltgun’s events earlier than Space Marine 2.

That is a timeline inference, rather than confirmation that Boltgun 2 is an official prequel. These are separate game series developed by different studios, and the supplied research establishes no direct story connection to Space Marine 2.

What Boltgun 2 Changes From the First Game

Boltgun 2 keeps the first game’s retro shooting style, but gives you another character, more weapons and routes that change which stages you visit. If you enjoyed the original, that familiarity could be the appeal. If you wanted a complete redesign, keep your expectations in check. Here’s what changes when you start playing.

Two Heroes With Different Loadouts

You choose Malum Caedo or Nyra Veyrath at the start of a playthrough. Caedo brings a charge attack, with weapons including a plasma gun and shotgun. The boltgun and heavy bolter return, too.

Nyra gives you a different rhythm. PC Gamer’s preview describes a crossbow, flamer and slide that connects to a jump with slowed time. Other reports list a chainsword, grav cannon and missile launcher among her weapons.

Your character choice changes how you fight, rather than adding a second player.

A Branching Campaign and New Locations

Your route choices lead to different stages, so one run won’t take you through every location. You leave Graia behind for places including a hive city and jungle swamp.

The demo includes a frozen industrial area as well. Its stages involve less backtracking, although the developer says later levels become more complex. A new route guide helps you find your way through them.

Enemies, Systems and Music

You face new Poxwalkers alongside returning enemies such as Nurglings, Chaos Cultists and Bloodletters. Juggernauts led by Bloodletters return as well.

PC Gamer reports that most of the original enemy toughness mechanic has been removed, while grenades now use one type. Mick Gordon contributes the guest track “Ascent of the Arkifane.”

Feature	Boltgun 1 in 2023	Boltgun 2 in 2026
Main character	Malum Caedo	Choose Caedo or Nyra
Locations	Graia	Multiple planets and new environments
Familiar weapons	Boltgun and heavy bolter	Both return alongside additional weapons
Visual style	Retro graphics	A similar retro style

PC Requirements to Run It

Steam lists 8 GB of RAM and 13 GB of storage for both PC specification tiers. Each tier targets 60fps at 1080p, with different graphics presets. You’ll also need DirectX 12 and a 64-bit Windows installation. Before downloading the demo or buying the game, compare your hardware with the published requirements below.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system	Windows 10, 64-bit	Windows 11, 64-bit
Intel processor	Core i5-8600K	Core i7-7700K
AMD processor	Ryzen 5 2600	Ryzen 5 1500X
Memory	8 GB RAM	8 GB RAM
Nvidia graphics	GTX 980, 4 GB	GTX 1650, 4 GB
AMD graphics	R9 Fury, 4 GB	RX 570, 4 GB
Intel graphics	Arc A580	Not specified
DirectX	Version 12	Version 12
Storage	13 GB	13 GB
Performance target	1080p, 60fps at low detail	1080p, 60fps at high detail

Steam Deck compatibility wasn’t listed when the research was gathered. Xbox advertises support for up to 120fps, but that is a separate console feature.

Early Impressions Before Reviews Land

You don’t yet have a finished review consensus to judge. At the research cutoff, Metacritic showed neither a critic score nor user ratings, and Steam had no user reviews. What you do have is a hands-on preview and reactions to the demo. Here’s what those early responses tell you.

• Familiar shooting. PC Gamer’s preview was enthusiastic, describing a larger sequel that stays close to the original’s play.
• Mixed demo reactions. Some Steam forum players felt the additions resembled an expansion more than a full sequel.
• Reasons for enthusiasm. Other players pointed to the extra enemies, weapons, environments and Death Korps of Krieg allies. Several preferred playing Nyra.
• A useful baseline. The first Boltgun earned a Metacritic score of 75. That gives you context for its reception, rather than a verdict on this sequel.

Should You Buy Boltgun 2 Now or Wait

Your decision comes down to what you wanted from a sequel. More retro shooting, another hero and branching routes might be enough. Co-op or major mechanical changes are different expectations. At $24.99, you can compare the price with that promise, then use the free demo to test the shooting. Here’s how to decide.

Buy Now

• You enjoyed Boltgun. The sequel keeps a similar style while adding enemies, weapons and locations.
• You want another combat style. Nyra’s movement and equipment give you an alternative to Caedo.
• You enjoy repeat runs. Branching routes mean you can return to see stages you missed.
• You’re happy playing alone. The campaign is built for one player.

Wait

• You want co-op. There is no online or split-screen option listed.
• You play on Switch 2. That version is coming later, without a confirmed date.
• You need final reviews. The available preview and forum reactions don’t replace completed reviews.
• You’re unsure about the similarity. Try the Steam demo before committing.

Our Take

Boltgun 2 looks like a bigger serving of a familiar shooter at a reasonable price. That is an opinion based on its listed additions and early preview, rather than a final review verdict. Your next step depends on how much you enjoyed the original.

If you liked it, try the demo and see whether Nyra and the new stages give you enough reason to return. If you need reviews or a Switch 2 release date, wait for those details. You have a clear reason to pause, and there’s no need to rush your purchase. Want more October shooters and action games? Our guides to Modern Warfare 4 and Castlevania Belmont’s Curse cover what else is arriving.

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