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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 x64 Bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-8600K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 980 (4096MB) / Radeon R9 Fury (4096MB) / Arc A580 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 13 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Low Quality setting, in 1080p, producing 60 FPS

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 x64 Bit Processeur : Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1650 (4096 MB) / Radeon RX 570 (4096 MB) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 13 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : High Quality setting, in 1080p, producing 60 FPS

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2

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Released October 14, 2026
sample: 266 reviews posted after launch (131 AI-classified)
91/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 94 % · 266 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 95% positive vs 93% overall (975 recent reviews)
24,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Most players finish a session in the 2‑10 hour window, yet they keep replaying the fast‑paced action. The title sits at a Very Positive 94% approval across 266 Steam reviews, with 89 positive gameplay mentions out of 96.

What it's about: Éradiquez les hordes hérétiques au nom de l’Empereur dans Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 ! Incarnez l’Ultramarine Malum Caedo ou la Sœur de Bataille Nyra Veyrath dans une suite du FPS rétro avec toujours PLUS d’ennemis, PLUS d’armes et PLUS de moyens de purger l’hérésie !

In-game

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« Blew up all the Krieg I just freed by shooting a barrel on reflex 10/10 realistic Warhammer experience »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 5 h played4322
« See, ID Software, it's not so difficult. Doom, Mick Gordon and amazing gameplay. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played11
« Seems to be a total improvement over the first game. There is a map now, which was my biggest complaint with Boltgun 1. Feels really good to shoot things. Flamethrower is good. And you get to play as a lady in this one. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 5 h played1
« NYRA VEYRATH IS SO COOL, I LOVE WOMEN »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 4 h played11
« ✓ Space Racism ✓ Angry AF Protagonist ✓ Taunt Button ✓ Chainsword ✓ Game runs like butter ✓ Peak Gunplay ✓ Gore Yea this game is a 10/10 imo »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 6 h played1
« ok, I admit it. I killed the guardsman by mistake. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played11
« great game but devs did not implement hud and crosshair settings that were present in the first game and were asked for by the community after they released the demo several months ago. if they do so, i will change my review to positive. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played5
« Game performance get's worse the longer you play, even with a 9800x3d and 7900 xtx within a couple of minutes of playing the Nurgle level I'm less than 20 fps. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played61
« Performance in Nurgle levels is unacceptable, unplayable after just a few minutes. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played1
« Game glitches at Nurgle's level (second one i think) and FPS drop's like crazy for no reason, waiting for fix to change review. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« Still lacking. Still hard to tell what is going on. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« jeu très sympa! un bon boomer shooter, bien plus joli et méchant que le premier »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 7 h played

In players' words

« Blew up all the Krieg I just freed by shooting a barrel on reflex 10/10 realistic Warhammer experience »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 5 h played4322
« great game but devs did not implement hud and crosshair settings that were present in the first game and were asked for by the community after they released the demo several months ago. if they do so, i will change my review to positive. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played5
« See, ID Software, it's not so difficult. Doom, Mick Gordon and amazing gameplay. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played11
« Game performance get's worse the longer you play, even with a 9800x3d and 7900 xtx within a couple of minutes of playing the Nurgle level I'm less than 20 fps. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played61
« Seems to be a total improvement over the first game. There is a map now, which was my biggest complaint with Boltgun 1. Feels really good to shoot things. Flamethrower is good. And you get to play as a lady in this one. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 5 h played1
« Performance in Nurgle levels is unacceptable, unplayable after just a few minutes. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played1
« NYRA VEYRATH IS SO COOL, I LOVE WOMEN »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 4 h played11
« Game glitches at Nurgle's level (second one i think) and FPS drop's like crazy for no reason, waiting for fix to change review. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« ✓ Space Racism ✓ Angry AF Protagonist ✓ Taunt Button ✓ Chainsword ✓ Game runs like butter ✓ Peak Gunplay ✓ Gore Yea this game is a 10/10 imo »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 6 h played1
« Still lacking. Still hard to tell what is going on. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« ok, I admit it. I killed the guardsman by mistake. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played11
« jeu très sympa! un bon boomer shooter, bien plus joli et méchant que le premier »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 7 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
93 % pos · n=96
Content / longevity
98 % pos · n=41
Audio / music
82 % pos · n=17
Performance
64 % pos · n=11
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=10
Value for money
71 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=5
Interface / UX
60 % pos · n=5
Story / writing
75 % pos · n=4
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay968943
Content / longevity414001
Audio / music171421
Performance11704
Graphics / art101000
Value for money7502
Stability / bugs5005
Interface / UX5302
Story / writing4301
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.4 h.

🪤 69 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
87 % (n=82)
2-10h
97 % (n=173)
10-25h
100 % (n=11)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,1 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 16 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 2,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

3 review videos analyzed: 2 positive1 mixed0 negative

Les créateurs YouTube et les joueurs Steam convergent sur la qualité du gameplay, des graphismes et de l'audio, qui sont largement positifs. Cependant, ils divergent sur la performance, la narration et le contenu, avec des avis plus mitigés de la part des créateurs YouTube. Les joueurs Steam mentionnent également des problèmes de bugs et d'interface utilisateur, qui ne sont pas abordés par les créateurs.

Gameplay
100 % pos · n=3
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=3
Story / writing
50 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=2
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=2
Value for money
100 % pos · n=2
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1

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Strengths

  • Gameplay drives the praise: 89 positive mentions out of 96
  • Graphics receive flawless acclaim: 10 positive mentions out of 10
  • Content depth impresses: 40 positive mentions out of 41
  • Audio scores high: 14 positive mentions out of 17

Weaknesses

  • Bugs dominate the criticism: 5 negative mentions out of 5
  • Performance hiccups cause concern: 4 negative mentions out of 11
  • Multiplayer disappoints: 1 negative mention out of 1

Who is it for?

Fans of Warhammer 40,000 who enjoy tight, action‑heavy indie shooters will feel right at home, especially those who prefer bite‑sized play sessions.

Is Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 94% of 266 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay drives the praise. Current price: 24,99€.

Verdict

The game delivers a highly engaging core loop and polished visuals that resonate strongly with its audience. Minor technical flaws and the lack of multiplayer depth keep it from being flawless, but the overall sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive.

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