Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun's mobile expansion arrives this year. Nitro Games is developing Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Boom, a premium retro FPS for iOS and Android that mirrors the boomer-shooter DNA of the original PC and console release. The game was announced at Warhammer Skulls 2026 and will feature different chapters from the Boltgun series, maintaining the '90s aesthetic that defined the original.
Players can pre-register now on both platforms. The mobile version appears visually consistent with its console siblings, which makes sense given the intentionally retro art direction. Boltgun established itself as a standout action title that captured throwback FPS sensibilities, and Boom brings that same energy to handheld devices.
Separately, developer Auroch Digital released a demo for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 on PC. The original Boltgun proved there's substantial appetite for old-school shooter design in the Warhammer 40K universe, and the sequel capitalizes on that success. The demo signals plans for a full sequel while the mobile spin-off expands the franchise's reach beyond traditional platforms.
This dual-pronged approach reflects the current industry strategy of leveraging successful IPs across multiple hardware tiers. Mobile gaming commands a massive audience, and Nitro Games specializes in premium mobile titles, making them a logical fit for adapting Boltgun's arcade-driven action to phones and tablets. Pre-registration suggests a 2026 launch window, giving Warhammer 40K fans multiple ways to engage with the franchise this year.