Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on November 19. It's $24.99 on the Nintendo eShop, the same price as on Steam. The Switch 2 version was always promised "shortly after" the October 14 launch on PC, PS5 and Xbox, and now it has a date.
Yes, that's the same day as GTA 6, which isn't coming to Switch 2. So if Switch 2 is your main console, this is something new to play that night.
The quick facts
| Switch 2 release | November 19, 2026 |
| Switch 2 price | $24.99 (Nintendo eShop) |
| Already out on | PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, since October 14 |
| Developer | Auroch Digital |
| Publishers | Big Fan Games and Devolver Digital |
| Physical copy? | No, digital only |
That last one matters for collectors. Auroch Digital's own FAQ says Boltgun 2 is digital only and there's no physical version planned. So no boxed Switch 2 copy for the shelf, at least for now.
What you get
Boltgun 2 is a sequel to the 2023 retro shooter, and it picks up right where the first one ended. It's the same idea: a fast, pixel-style first-person shooter in the grim darkness of the 41st millennium, where you run around blowing up Chaos with a boltgun. The big change is that you get two characters this time.
- Malum Caedo, the Space Marine from the first game, now a Sternguard Veteran. Heavy hitter.
- Nyra Veyrath, a Sister of Battle Celestian. Faster and more mobile, and she likes to burn things.
Each one has their own abilities, weapons and play style. The campaign also branches now, so you pick your own path, and each branch has its own levels.
The enemies come from all four Chaos gods this time: Nurgle, Tzeentch, Khorne and Slaanesh. That means Bloodletters riding Juggernauts, Daemonettes, Noise Marines with sonic weapons, and plenty more. The new places include a huge hive city, mangrove swamps on a jungle world, and the Ark of Omen.
Other new bits, from Auroch's own list:
- New weapons, including the chainsword, shotgun and flamer
- An optional navigation guide and automap, so you don't get lost
- A guest track from Mick Gordon for the final boss
Auroch hasn't announced anything extra or different for the Switch 2 version, so expect the same game as on the other consoles.
How it's doing
Pretty well, from what Auroch is saying. In a Steam post on November 11, the studio thanked players for a 96% Overwhelmingly Positive review score on Steam. The same post said a patch is coming in the next few days to fix bugs players have reported, including achievement bugs.
It hasn't all been good news for the studio, though. Auroch Digital announced in late October it was cutting around a quarter of its staff, blaming market conditions. That was after Boltgun 2 had already launched on the other platforms.
The first Boltgun is on Switch 2 too
If you never played the original, it's already on the Switch 2 eShop. The first Boltgun is $21.99, the Forges of Corruption DLC is $5.99, and there's a Forges of Corruption Edition with both for $24.99. Buying the game and DLC separately would be $27.98, so the edition saves you about $3.
Malum Caedo is in Warhammer Survivors now
One more fun one. Auroch also announced that Malum Caedo, the hero of both Boltgun games, joins the roster in Warhammer Survivors, the $7.99 roguelite that's already out on consoles, PC and mobile.
Other Warhammer games coming up
It's a busy few months for Warhammer games. Dawn of War IV launches December 3 on PC. Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy is out January 28, 2027. And Warhammer Blood Bowl just got pushed to spring 2027.
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Playing it on Switch 2
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For a fast shooter like this, a full-size controller is handy. The Switch 2 Pro Controller is the one to get. Digital games eat storage, so a microSD Express card helps too. And if Malum Caedo got you into Space Marines, the Sternguard Veteran squad is the real-life tabletop version of him.
FAQ
When does Boltgun 2 come out on Switch 2?
November 19, 2026, according to the Nintendo eShop.
How much is Boltgun 2 on Switch 2?
$24.99, the same as on Steam.
Is there a physical version of Boltgun 2?
No. Auroch Digital says it's a digital-only release with no physical version planned.
What platforms is Boltgun 2 on?
PC on Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S since October 14, and Switch 2 from November 19.
Sources
- Nintendo eShop: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 (Switch 2) nintendo.com
- Steam: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 store.steampowered.com
- Auroch Digital: Boltgun 2 FAQ aurochdigital.com
- Nintendo Everything: Boltgun 2 coming to Switch 2 (release date update) nintendoeverything.com
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