Plasma Gun Archives

AppWizard

May 21, 2026

I played Boltgun 2 and it’s sick

Boltgun 2 is a sequel to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, developed by Auroch Digital. It retains the essence of the original game while introducing new features, including an expanded arsenal, diverse biomes, and dual protagonists. Players can choose between two characters at the start: Nyra Veyrath, an Adepta Sororitas battle sister with a crossbow and flamethrower, and Malum Caedo, who uses a plasma gun and shotgun. The game features two demo missions set in a swampy jungle and a frozen industrial complex. Gameplay mechanics have been simplified, with a single type of grenade and a removal of the complex toughness system. The missions are more linear, focusing on straightforward objectives, but the full campaign will include more complex levels. The game is set to be released in 2026.

AppWizard

September 24, 2025

The most grimdark FPS on Steam somehow gets gnarlier with gross new skins and a hefty class rework

Warhammer 40k Darktide has received a substantial update titled Bound by Duty, which introduces lethal plasma weaponry, a new map (Theatre of Rectitude), and a new enemy type called the Plasma Gun-wielding Scab. The update also brings back Havoc Mutators, including one that grants toxicity and another that enhances combat effectiveness. New equipment for players includes a Power Falchio and variants of the Boltgun and Bolt Pistol that fire explosive rounds. The Zealot class has been rebalanced for improved effectiveness, along with adjustments to other classes like Psyker, Veteran, Ogryn, and Arbites. The update features a live event called Smuggled Munitions, where players eliminate squads that have stolen plasma weapon caches, rewarding them with a portrait frame upon completion. The update is available on Steam, along with full patch notes detailing balance tweaks and bug fixes.