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Title: Boltgun ΓÇö Words of Vengeance is Warhammer's grimdark answer to
Typing of the Dead

Date: Thu, 22 May 2025 19:35:15 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/gaming/boltgun--word...

Games Workshop, maker of the popular Warhammer 40K tabletop game, held its
annual Warhammer Skulls festival today, and announced a slew of new video
games, remasters and DLC for its properties. I've collected some of the more
exciting announcements below.

First, let's start with Space Marine 2. In March, Games Workshop announced a
sequel was already in development. At the time, the company said the new game
was "likely years away from release," but it also reiterated post-launch
support for Space Marine 2 would continue. Today we got an update on Space
Marine 2's long awaited horde mode, called here Siege Mode. It will arrive as
part of a free update slated for release on June 26.

However, that's not all. On June 10th, GW will release Space Marine ΓÇö
Master Crafted Edition. It's a remaster of the 2011 original developed by
Relic Entertainment. The new version features updated textures and character
models, with support for 4K resolutions, modernized controls and a refreshed
user interface. If you've not played Space Marine, it's worth revisiting if
only to hear Mark Strong voice protagonist Captain Titus. Master Crafted
Edition arrives on June 10 on Xbox Series X/S and PC through Steam and GOG.

Speaking of Relic, a remaster of the studio's excellent Dawn of War is also
on the way. No word on an exact release date yet, but GW says Dawn of War ΓÇô
Definitive Edition will feature updated visuals, camera controls and a new
HUD. The re-release will be compatible with mods for the existing game, and
has a 64-bit code base to ensure it's playable on modern systems for years to
come.

For fans of boomer shooters, there's Boltgun game on the way. It will arrive
in 2026, and it's coming to Steam, Xbox Series X/S and PS5. The new game will
pick up right where the first game ended, with a new non-linear single player
campaign that has new enemies for players to overcome. Of course, you'll also
have access to new weapons with which to vanquish the Emperor's enemies in
the most cartoonishly violent way possible.

In the meantime, today you can download Boltgun ΓÇö Words of Vengeance, a
free typing action game that will have you spelling words and phrases from
Warhammer lore like "thin your paints" and "Ghazghkull." You bet I'm
downloading it right now.

Last but not least, Owlcat, creator of the CRPG Pathfinder: Wrath of the
Righteous, is working on a sequel to the criminally underrated Rogue Trader.
The new game is adaptation of GW's Dark Heresy RPG and casts the player as
the leader of an Inquisition party. It looks like Owlcat has a bigger budget
this time around, which is a great sign for the project. Rogue Trader had
moments where it felt like if Owlcat had the time and resources that Larian
did to work on Baldur's Gate 3, it would have been every bit as popular.

Again, those are just some of the announcements Games Workshop made today, so
be sure to check out the Warhammer Community website to get the full story.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at
https://www.engadget.com/gaming/boltgun--word...
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