{"rewrite":{"id":"r_983c91b4a3824824f5807b73","clusterId":"c_5c68a47ea6c5ff80696609dc","slug":"warhammer-40-000-boltgun-2-demo-launches-on-steam-during-next-fest","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 Demo Launches on Steam During Next Fest","summary":"Auroch Digital released a demo for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 on Steam during Steam Next Fest, alongside a 40-minute gameplay video. The sequel introduces Battle Sister Nyla Belas as a new playable character with higher mobility, new weapons like the Condemnor Stake Thrower, a weapon selection wheel, and enemies from Khorne and Slaanesh. The game is scheduled for a 2026 release.","whyItMatters":"The demo and gameplay video confirm that Boltgun 2 expands the original's retro-FPS formula with a second protagonist, new Chaos factions, and player-requested quality-of-life features, setting a clearer picture for its 2026 launch.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eDeveloper Auroch Digital has made a demo for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 available on Steam as part of the ongoing Steam Next Fest event. A 40-minute gameplay video accompanied the release, showing off the sequel\u0026#39;s additions. Battle Sister Nyla Belas joins returning protagonist Malum Caedo as a playable character, bringing higher mobility with sliding and sword dashes, plus a new jump-slide mechanic that slows time for aiming. The demo also introduces the Condemnor Stake Thrower, a charging penetrative weapon, and a weapon selection wheel requested by players of the first game. Enemy forces now include Khorne and Slaanesh alongside the previous game\u0026#39;s Nurgle and Tzeentch, with new enemy types such as Bloodletters, Bloodcrushers, and Named Enemies. Allied Death Korps of Krieg NPCs appear in stages. The game supports Japanese interface and subtitles and is planned for release within 2026.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 demo is out on Steam for Next Fest. New protagonist Nyla Belas, new weapons, and Khorne/Slaanesh enemies. Full game due 2026.","twitterPost":"Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 demo is live on Steam during Next Fest. New character Nyla Belas, new weapons, and Khorne/Slaanesh join the fight. Full release planned for 2026.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Auroch Digital released a demo for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 on Steam during Next Fest, with a 40-minute gameplay video. The sequel adds Battle Sister Nyla Belas as a second playable character, new weapons, a weapon wheel, and enemies from Khorne and Slaanesh. The game is scheduled for a 2026 release.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/912/G091285/20260617007/\",\"title\":\"Retro FPS Sequel \\\"Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2\\\" Demo Now Available on Steam; Purge Heretics with a New Protagonist and New Weapons\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3923,"outputTokens":683,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1781669403,"createdAt":"2026-06-17T04:01:59.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-17T04:04:57.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-17T04:04:57.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_5c68a47ea6c5ff80696609dc","canonicalTitle":"レトロFPS続編「Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2」の体験版がSteamで配信開始。新たな主人公や新たな武器で異端者を粛清せよ","representativeArticleId":"a_223c297d66fe33343d65b5ea","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2\"],\"studios\":[\"Auroch Digital\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-17T03:16:55.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-17T03:16:55.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-17T04:04:57.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"4Gamer.net","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/912/G091285/20260617007/","title":"レトロFPS続編「Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2」の体験版がSteamで配信開始。新たな主人公や新たな武器で異端者を粛清せよ"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2"],"studios":["Auroch Digital"],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Auroch Digital released a demo for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 on Steam during Steam Next Fest.","Battle Sister Nyla Belas joins returning protagonist Malum Caedo as a playable character with sliding, sword dashes, and a jump-slide mechanic that slows time for aiming.","The demo introduces the Condemnor Stake Thrower, a charging penetrative weapon, and a weapon selection wheel requested by players of the first game.","Enemy forces now include Khorne and Slaanesh alongside the previous game's Nurgle and Tzeentch, with new enemy types such as Bloodletters, Bloodcrushers, and Named Enemies.","The game is scheduled for a 2026 release."]}