Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 Gets Nintendo Switch 2 Release

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 will be released on October 14 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, and a Nintendo Switch 2 version has been announced, though a post‑launch release date is still pending. A digital download on the Nintendo eShop is set to retail for $21.99, and the developer has indicated that current Switch owners may receive a free upgrade to the Switch 2 version, rather than a separate edition. The original game was previously available on the original Nintendo Switch, but the Switch 2 version is not a distinct “Switch 2 Edition.”

The title continues the fast‑paced, pixel‑filled run‑and‑gun formula that made the first game popular, now featuring a Space Marine battling Chaos Space Marines and daemons in a galaxy‑wide campaign. Players can run, jump, and charge through huge levels, blasting enemies with a range of Space Marine weapons. The Switch 2 version promises the same visceral gunplay and heavy‑metal atmosphere, with the game described as a “glorious boomer shooter” that mixes retro visuals with modern FPS mechanics. The free upgrade notice suggests that the Switch 2 version will simply improve performance or add features without requiring a separate purchase.

Boltgun 2 expands the experience with two distinct playable characters—Ultramarine Malum Caedo and Sister of Battle Nyra Veyrath—each with its own arsenal and abilities that affect movement and combat. The campaign is now branching, letting players choose the order of missions, which leads to unique levels and content not seen on every playthrough. More than thirty levels are confirmed, and the roster of enemies grows to over three dozen new types, including mounted foes called Bloodcrushers. New weapons such as the Condemnor Stakethrower and the Red‑Mist Shotgun broaden the arsenal, while a new weapon wheel allows quick switching in the heat of battle. The game also introduces Death Korps of Krieg units that fight alongside the player in certain sections, adding an additional layer of combat depth.