Boltgun 2 Demo Is Out Now, Ahead of Its Full 2026 Release

Fans of retro-style FPS mayhem have a new reason to celebrate: the Boltgun 2 demo went live during Warhammer Skulls 2026, giving players a hands-on taste of Warhammer 40K Boltgun 2 ahead of its full release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S later this year. The game is developed by Auroch Digital, the studio behind the original Boltgun, which launched back in 2023.

What’s in the Demo

The Boltgun 2 demo includes two new levels pulled from the full game, and lets players choose between the two playable protagonists: returning Sternguard Veteran Malum Caedo, and the sequel’s new addition.

Gameplay-wise, the demo sticks close to the boomer-shooter formula that made the original a hit, while expanding the variety of enemies, weapons, and level layouts on offer.

Meet Boltgun 2’s Nyra Veyrath

One of the biggest highlights of the sequel is Boltgun 2’s Nyra Veyrath, a Sister of Battle whose combat style contrasts sharply with Malum’s. Where Malum is big, slow, and heavy-hitting, Nyra is faster and more nimble. Her demo loadout includes a bolt pistol, a heavy crossbow that many players singled out as the demo’s most satisfying weapon, and a flamethrower well suited for clearing out enemy hordes.

Nyra is voiced by Alanah Pearce, while Malum retains his original voice actor, Rahul Kohli — giving each character a distinct personality throughout the campaign.

Boltgun 2’s Branching Campaign: One Choice, No Switching Back

Just as notable as the new character is Boltgun 2’s branching campaign structure, which has players pick one character at the very start of the game and stick with them for the entire playthrough — no switching back and forth mid-campaign, unlike most dual-protagonist games that allow free swapping.

That opening choice locks in weapons, abilities, and even certain character-specific level segments, meaning a second playthrough with the other character offers a noticeably different experience rather than just a reskin of the same content.

What to Expect From the Full Game

Beyond the new character and campaign structure, the developers have confirmed all four Chaos Gods will be represented in the full release, each bringing their own forces — including Daemonettes and Noise Marines aligned with Slaanesh, alongside devotees of Khorne, adding more variety to combat encounters. The team has also promised environments that move beyond the gothic cathedral aesthetic of the original, along with wider, more elaborate level designs.

Conclusion

Releasing the Boltgun 2 demo ahead of launch is a smart way to build anticipation, giving players a first look at Nyra Veyrath’s distinct playstyle and the added replay value of the branching campaign. Fans of retro FPS shooters will want to keep an eye on Warhammer 40K Boltgun 2 as it heads toward its full release later this year.