Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 vs Grand Theft Auto V

• Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
• Composers: Auroch Digital Audio Team & Mick Gordon (Guest)
• Input Methods: Full Controller Support, Keyboard & Mouse, Steam Deck Verified
• Release Date: October 14, 2026
• Storage Requirement: 13 GB Available Space
• Target Framerate: 60 - 144+ FPS Uncapped
• Voice Cast: Rahul Kohli (Malum Caedo), Alanah Pearce (Nyra Veyrath)

• Perspective: Third-Person (Default), First-Person (Optional since PS4/XB1/PC versions)
• Multiplayer: Grand Theft Auto Online (Persistent Open World, Co-op Heists & Missions, PvP Modes, Businesses, Extensive Customization)
• Setting: Los Santos & Blaine County, San Andreas (Fictionalized Southern California)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
• Unique Feature: Three Playable Protagonists (Switchable), Complex Heist Missions, Detailed Open World Satire, Extensive Vehicle Customization, Robust Online Component (GTA Online).

• Playable Protagonists (Michael, Franklin, Trevor): Players can switch between the three protagonists nearly at any time when not on a mission. During certain missions, two or all three protagonists work together, with the player switching between them to perform specific roles or utilize their unique special abilities (Michael's bullet time, Franklin's driving slow-mo, Trevor's rage mode).
  Human
• Chop (Franklin's Dog): Franklin's pet dog. Chop can accompany Franklin on walks, play fetch, and can be used to track down targets or find collectibles using the iFruit app (companion app functionality). He can also attack enemies if commanded or if Franklin is attacked.
  Canis familiaris (Rottweiler)
• Heist Crew Members (Temporary AI): For major heists, players select a crew (gunman, driver, hacker) from a pool of available NPCs. Each crew member has a skill level and takes a percentage cut of the heist's score. Their performance depends on their skill; less skilled members are cheaper but might make mistakes. Using them on heists can improve their skills for future jobs.
  Human
• Other Gang Members / Associates (Contextual AI): Characters like Lamar Davis, Ron Jakowski, Wade Hebert, and members of The Families or Trevor Philips Industries often accompany the protagonists on specific missions, providing combat support and dialogue. They are AI-controlled and mission-specific.
  Human

• Purity Seals: Hidden behind destructible masonry walls, ventilation ducts, and high gothic balconies across all levels.
• Emperor's Tarot Cards: Concealed in secret reliquary chambers unlocked by discovering hidden skull switches and platforming routes.
• Dataslates of Graia: Scattered throughout battlefields containing narrative logs recorded by fallen guardsmen, tech-priests, and inquisitors.

• Spaceship Parts: 50 glowing alien spacecraft parts scattered across San Andreas. Collecting all of them for the 'Omega' stranger mission rewards Franklin with a unique dune buggy, the Space Docker.
• Letter Scraps: 50 hidden scraps of a letter written by Leonora Johnson's killer. Finding all scraps reveals the killer's identity and unlocks a final confrontation mission for Franklin.
• Hidden Packages (Underwater): 12 packages containing money, often found in underwater wrecks or hidden locations. Requires scuba gear or a submersible to reach some.
• Nuclear Waste Barrels (GTA Online related, but accessible in Story Mode with Trackify): 30 barrels of toxic waste in the waters around San Andreas. Collecting them with a submersible for a specific property (Sonar Collections Dock) yields money.
• Stunt Jumps: 50 specific ramps or environmental features designed for spectacular vehicle jumps. Completing them successfully (landing in a designated zone) contributes to 100% completion.
• Under the Bridge Challenges: Fly an aircraft under 50 specific bridges throughout San Andreas.
• Knife Flight Challenges: Fly an aircraft sideways between 15 specific narrow gaps between buildings.
• Epsilon Tracts (Kifflom!): 10 religious tracts related to the Epsilon Program cult. Collecting them is part of Michael's Epsilon Program stranger mission storyline.
• Monkey Mosaics (Enhanced Version PC/PS4/XB1+): 50 monkey street art mosaics to photograph as part of a stranger mission, unlocking monkey outfits and a special vehicle.

• Warhammer 40K
• Grimdark
• Retro FPS
• Boomer Shooter
• Space Marines
• Adepta Sororitas
• Chaos Daemons
• Gore
• Fast-Paced Action

• Crime & Heists
• The American Dream (Corrupted)
• Satire of Modern Society
• Friendship & Betrayal
• Family Dysfunction
• Celebrity Culture
• Government Corruption
• Violence
• Mid-Life Crisis
• Ambition

• Sternguard Boltgun: Primary Ballistic Rifle
  The classic weapon of the Adeptus Astartes, firing .75 caliber mass-reactive explosive rounds that penetrate armor and detonate internally.
• Ministorum Flamer / Pyreblaster: Incendiary Cleansing Weapon
  Sister Nyra Veyrath's signature weapon, projecting torrents of sacred promethium to reduce swarming cultists and lesser daemons to ash.
• Condemnor Stakethrower: Crossbow / Bolter Hybrid
  A specialized anti-psykana weapon launching silvered, rune-etched stakes that deliver devastating kinetic and spiritual damage to elite daemons.
• Astartes Chainsword: Melee Weapon
  A roaring motorized blade equipped with monomolecular diamond-carbide teeth, tearing through flesh and armor during execution combos.
• Meltagun: Thermal Energy Weapon
  Projects a superheated beam of sub-molecular agitation that instantly vaporizes heavy armor, armored dreadnoughts, and daemon beasts.
• Heavy Bolter: Heavy Support Weapon
  A rapid-firing heavy machine gun delivering overwhelming sustained suppression fire that rips apart lines of heretical infantry.
• Plasma Gun: Energy Projectile Weapon
  Fires concentrated spheres of superheated plasma that disintegrate targets on contact, featuring a powerful charged blast mode.
• Sororitas Bolt Pistol: Sidearm
  A nimble sidearm engineered for rapid target acquisition, quick-swapping, and precision headshots during high-speed mobility.

• Pistols: Sidearm (Semi-Auto, Automatic)
  Variety of handguns including the Pistol, Combat Pistol, AP Pistol (fully automatic), SNS Pistol, Heavy Pistol, Pistol .50. Customizable with suppressors, extended magazines, flashlights, and tints. Some usable while driving.
• Submachine Guns (SMGs): Automatic (Close to Medium Range)
  Includes the Micro SMG, SMG, Assault SMG, Combat PDW, Gusenberg Sweeper. High rate of fire, effective in close quarters and from vehicles. Customizable.
• Assault Rifles: Automatic/Semi-Auto (Versatile)
  Staple rifles like the Carbine Rifle, Assault Rifle, Special Carbine, Bullpup Rifle, Advanced Rifle. Good all-rounders, customizable with scopes, grips, suppressors, extended mags, etc. Many have Mk II variants in GTA Online with further upgrades.
• Shotguns: Close Quarters (High Damage)
  Pump Shotgun, Sawed-Off Shotgun, Assault Shotgun (fully automatic), Bullpup Shotgun, Heavy Shotgun. Devastating at close range. Some have Mk II variants.
• Sniper Rifles: Long Range (Precision)
  Sniper Rifle, Heavy Sniper (can damage vehicles). Customizable with advanced scopes, suppressors. Heavy Sniper Mk II can use explosive/incendiary rounds in GTA Online.
• Machine Guns (LMGs): Automatic (Suppressive Fire)
  MG, Combat MG. Large magazine capacity for sustained fire. Combat MG Mk II offers significant upgrades in GTA Online.
• Heavy Weapons: Explosive/High Power
  Grenade Launcher, RPG, Minigun, Homing Launcher, Railgun (PC/PS4/XB1+), Compact Grenade Launcher. Used for anti-vehicle, anti-personnel (area effect), or heavy destruction.
• Melee Weapons: Close Quarters (Silent/Brutal)
  Fists, Knife, Nightstick, Baseball Bat, Crowbar, Golf Club, Hammer, Axe, Machete, Switchblade, Pool Cue, Pipe Wrench, Broken Bottle, Knuckle Dusters, etc. Wide variety for silent takedowns or brawling.
• Throwables: Tactical/Explosive/Utility
  Grenades, Sticky Bombs (C4), Proximity Mines, Pipe Bombs, Molotov Cocktails, Tear Gas, Jerry Can (can be ignited).
• Special & GTA Online Weapons: Unique/Advanced
  Many additional weapons have been added to GTA Online over time, including futuristic weapons (Widowmaker, Unholy Hellbringer), Marksman Rifle, Compact Rifle, Double Action Revolver, Navy Revolver, Stone Hatchet, and numerous Mk II weapon variants with specialized ammo types (FMJ, armor-piercing, incendiary, explosive, hollow point).

• Mark VI Corvus / Mk X Tacticus Power Armor (Malum Caedo): Maximum Armor: 200 pts; 85% kinetic damage mitigation; grants knockback resistance against heavy shockwaves.
• Sabbat Pattern Sororitas Power Armor (Nyra Veyrath): Maximum Armor: 150 pts; +25% sprint and dash velocity; accelerates Faith Shield recharge on holy kills.
• Iron Halo Refractor Shield: Energy barrier that absorbs up to 100 points of high-explosive or energy projectile damage before dissipating.

• Body Armor Vests: Purchasable from Ammu-Nation stores in various strengths (Super Light, Light, Standard, Heavy, Super Heavy). Provides a blue armor bar over the health bar that absorbs damage. Does not visually change character model significantly beyond a subtle vest outline under clothing for some types. Needs to be replenished after taking damage.
• Bulletproof Helmets (GTA Online): In GTA Online, certain helmets offer a degree of protection against headshots, though this functionality has varied with updates. Primarily cosmetic in Story Mode.
• Clothing Layers (Implied Protection): While not a direct armor stat, wearing more layers of clothing (e.g., jackets over shirts) is sometimes perceived by players to offer minuscule, unquantified damage resistance, though this is not an official mechanic. Primarily for cosmetic and role-playing purposes.

• Ultramarine Ceremonial Pauldrons and Tabard: Default Cobalt Blue, 1st Company Veteran White Trim, Battle-Damaged Weathered Gold, and Chapter Laurels.
• Order of Our Martyred Lady Vestments: Default Black Armor with Red Robes, Argent Shroud Silver, and Reliquary Scarlet Vestments.

• Tops (Shirts, T-Shirts, Jackets, Hoodies, Vests, etc.): A vast selection of upper body wear available in different styles, colors, and brands from various clothing stores (Binco, Suburban, Ponsonbys, Discount Store).
• Bottoms (Pants, Jeans, Shorts, Trackpants, etc.): Wide range of lower body wear, including different fits, materials, and colors.
• Shoes (Sneakers, Boots, Dress Shoes, Sandals, etc.): Extensive footwear options to match any outfit, from casual to formal.
• Accessories (Hats, Glasses, Watches, Chains, Earrings, Masks, Gloves, Scarves, Ties): Numerous accessories to personalize each protagonist's look. Masks are particularly important for heists and anonymity.
• Outfits (Suits, Tuxedos, Casual Sets, Workwear, etc.): Pre-set outfits available for purchase, often for specific occasions or roles (e.g., business suits, security uniforms, biker leathers).
• Haircuts & Beards: Players can visit barbershops to change each protagonist's hairstyle and facial hair (for Michael and Trevor, Franklin has limited facial hair options). Hair and beards grow over time for Michael and Trevor if not maintained.
• Tattoos: Tattoo parlors offer a wide selection of tattoos that can be applied to various parts of the protagonists' bodies.

Features distinct character mechanics and upgrade paths: Malum Caedo excels in heavy forward momentum, utilizing shoulder-charge sprint tackles, brutal ground slams, and ferocious execution dashes that instantly replenish armor. Nyra Veyrath offers superior agility with mid-air dashes, holy zeal charges, and Faith Aura bursts that ignite surrounding heretics in cleansing fire. Throughout levels, players discover Machine Spirit Blessings and Relic Purity Seals that upgrade weapon ammunition capacity, firing rates, and critical strike damage.

Each of the three protagonists has unique special abilities: Michael can slow down time in combat (like bullet time); Franklin can slow down time while driving; Trevor can enter a rage mode, dealing more damage and taking less. Player stats (Stamina, Shooting, Strength, Stealth, Flying, Driving, Lung Capacity) improve through repeated use of related actions. Weapons can be customized with attachments (scopes, suppressors, extended mags, grips, tints). Vehicles can be extensively modified at Los Santos Customs shops (performance upgrades, cosmetic changes). Properties can be purchased to generate income and provide safe houses.

Features extensive multi-tiered level maps organized into distinct planetary warzones: (1) Hive Tertium-Sigma: A monumental industrial hive city featuring vertical cathedral spires, crumbling macro-bridges, and grim underhive factorums; (2) Phaedra-Secundus: A hostile death world filled with murky mangrove waterways, corrosive quagmires, and fungal ambush points; (3) Forge Station Omnissiah's Grief: An orbital Mechanicus void station corrupted by Warp corruption, filled with gravity-defying arenas, plasma incinerator cores, and grand basilica halls.

The game world is one of the largest and most detailed ever created by Rockstar. Los Santos is a vast, meticulously crafted urban metropolis with diverse districts (Vinewood, Downtown, Rockford Hills, South Los Santos). Blaine County offers contrasting environments like the Alamo Sea (Salton Sea analogue), Mount Chiliad, Sandy Shores (desert town), Paleto Bay (coastal town), and dense forests. The map is filled with activities, landmarks, and dynamic events.

• Space Marine Drop Pod: Orbital Insertion Capsule
  Armored atmospheric entry pod used by Malum Caedo to crash directly into the heart of fortified enemy strongholds.
• Astra Militarum Valkyrie Gunship: Airborne Transport / Assault Craft
  Twin-engine VTOL craft that transports the protagonists between distant planetary sectors and warzones.
• Rhino Armored Personnel Carrier: Tracked Transport Vehicle
  Classic Imperial armored transport used as heavy fortifications, cover, and defensive barriers across urban warzones.

• Cars (Sedans, Coupes, Muscle, Sports, Super, SUVs, Off-Road, Compacts, Vans, Utility): Land Vehicle (Wheeled)
  An enormous variety of cars representing numerous real-world inspired designs across all classes. Extensively customizable at Los Santos Customs shops (performance, armor, paint, wheels, body kits, etc.).
• Motorcycles (Street, Chopper, Dirt Bike, Sport Bike, ATV): Land Vehicle (Two/Four Wheeled)
  A wide range of motorcycles and ATVs for fast and agile traversal. Also customizable.
• Aircraft (Planes, Helicopters, Jets): Air Vehicle
  Includes propeller planes (Duster, Mallard), private jets (Luxor, Shamal), fighter jets (P-996 LAZER, Hydra VTOL in GTA Online), various helicopters (Maverick, Buzzard Attack Chopper, Cargobob, Annihilator), and blimps. Storable in hangars.
• Boats & Watercraft (Speedboats, Sailboats, Dinghies, Submersibles, Jet Skis): Water Vehicle
  Various watercraft for navigating oceans, rivers, and lakes. Includes fast speedboats, fishing boats, personal watercraft (Seashark), and even a submersible for underwater exploration. Storable in marinas.
• Bicycles (BMX, Cruiser, Mountain Bike, Road Bike): Land Vehicle (Pedal)
  Various types of bicycles for leisurely travel or stunt riding. Can be used to improve stamina.
• Commercial & Industrial Vehicles (Trucks, Semis, Buses, Taxis, Construction, Emergency): Land Vehicle (Utility/Service)
  Includes large semi-trucks (with trailers), buses, taxis, tow trucks, garbage trucks, fire trucks, ambulances, police cars. Many can be driven by the player.
• Military Vehicles (GTA Online Focused, some in Story Mode): Land/Air Vehicle (Armored/Weaponized)
  Tanks (Rhino), armored personnel carriers (Insurgent, Barracks), weaponized aircraft (Hydra, Savage), and various other weaponized vehicles heavily featured in GTA Online updates, with limited appearances or accessibility in Story Mode without mods.

• Bloodletter of Khorne: Daemon of Chaos (Khorne)
  Lesser daemon infantry armed with Hellblades that closes distance rapidly in aggressive packs.
• Juggernaut of Khorne: Daemon Engine / Daemonic Beast
  Armored living battering ram of brass and demonic sinew that charges players across open arenas.
• Nurglings: Daemon of Chaos (Nurgle)
  Swarming pestilent imps that overwhelm players in large numbers and spit caustic bile.
• Chaos Spawn: Chaos Aberration
  Mutated, unpredictable mass of limbs and teeth that thrashes wildly in close-quarters combat.

• Dogs (Rottweiler, Labrador, Poodle, Pug, Husky, Terrier, etc.): Canis familiaris
  Domesticated (Chop - Franklin's dog, other pet dogs), Stray, Some can be hostile (guard dogs)
• Deer & Elk: Cervidae
  Prey, Hunting (in Blaine County), Ambient Wildlife
• Coyotes & Boars: Canidae / Suidae
  Ambient Wildlife (Blaine County), Can be startled/defensive, Hunting
• Cougars (Mountain Lions): Puma concolor
  Hostile Predator (primarily in Blaine County wilderness areas)
• Sharks (Great White, Hammerhead): Selachimorpha
  Hostile Marine Predator (in deeper ocean waters)
• Birds (Pigeons, Seagulls, Crows, Hawks, Chickens): Aves (Various)
  Ambient Wildlife, Pigeons are a collectible
• Cats (Domestic): Felis catus
  Ambient Domesticated/Stray Wildlife
• Rabbits, Squirrels, Rats: Various Small Mammals
  Ambient Wildlife
• Cows, Pigs, Chickens (Farm Animals): Various Domestic Livestock
  Ambient Farm Wildlife
• Fish (Various types in GTA Online): Pisces (Various)
  Aquatic Wildlife (more prominent in GTA Online with fishing)
• Peyote Plants (Transformative): Lophophora williamsii (Fictionalized)
  Collectible that, when consumed by a protagonist in Story Mode, causes a hallucination where they transform into a random animal (bird, dog, cougar, fish, etc.) temporarily.

• Malum Caedo: Protagonist / Ultramarine Sternguard Veteran
  A hardened veteran of the Ultramarines 1st Company, single-handedly responsible for halting the corruption on Graia.
• Nyra Veyrath: Protagonist / Celestian Sister of Battle
  A fierce elite warrior of the Order of Our Martyred Lady dedicated to purging heretics and daemons with righteous fire.
• Lord Sorcerer Azkellion: Antagonist / Chaos Sorcerer
  Mastermind behind the planetary corruption seeking to tear open a permanent Warp rift across the sector.
• Blightlord Champion Thrax: Antagonist / Death Guard Commander
  A hulking plague champion spreading Nurgle's rot through the industrial pipelines of Hive Tertium-Sigma.

• Michael De Santa (Townley): Protagonist
  A former successful bank robber in his 40s, living under a FIB witness protection deal in a luxury mansion in Rockford Hills. He is married to Amanda and has two teenage children, Tracey and Jimmy, with whom he has a dysfunctional relationship. Bored with his retired life, he is drawn back into crime.
• Franklin Clinton: Protagonist
  A young African-American man in his 20s from South Los Santos, working as a repo man for a luxury car dealership. He aspires to escape the gangbanging lifestyle and make something of himself, seeing an opportunity when he meets Michael.
• Trevor Philips: Protagonist
  A psychopathic, violent, and unpredictable Canadian former bank robber and Michael's ex-partner, now living in a trailer in Sandy Shores, Blaine County. He runs Trevor Philips Industries, dealing in drugs and weapons. Known for his extreme temper and loyalty to those he considers friends.
• Lester Crest: Supporting Character / Heist Planner
  A brilliant but physically disabled criminal mastermind and hacker. He plans many of the major heists for Michael, Franklin, and Trevor, and provides them with intel and assassination contracts (for Franklin).
• Lamar Davis: Supporting Character / Franklin's Best Friend
  Franklin's best friend and fellow member of The Families street gang. He is charismatic but often reckless and gets Franklin into trouble. Provides comic relief and several mission lines.
• Dave Norton: Supporting Character / Corrupt FIB Agent
  An FIB agent who made the deal with Michael for his witness protection. He frequently uses Michael for his own corrupt schemes and to advance his career.
• Steve Haines: Antagonist / Corrupt FIB Agent
  Dave Norton's superior at the FIB, even more corrupt and ambitious. He forces Michael, Franklin, and Trevor to carry out dangerous operations to undermine the IAA (GTA's CIA analogue).
• Devin Weston: Antagonist / Billionaire Magnate
  A narcissistic and powerful billionaire investor who initially hires the protagonists but later becomes a major antagonist, double-crossing them.
• Amanda De Santa, Tracey De Santa, Jimmy De Santa: Supporting Characters / Michael's Family
  Michael's estranged wife and two spoiled, problematic children. Their dysfunctional family life is a major source of Michael's stress and a recurring theme.
• Ron Jakowski & Wade Hebert: Supporting Characters / Trevor's Associates
  Ron is Trevor's paranoid, conspiracy theorist neighbor and business associate. Wade is a dim-witted but loyal follower of Trevor.
• Various Heist Crew Members (Packie McReary, Chef, gunman, drivers, hackers): Recruitable NPCs
  For major heists, players can recruit various specialists with different skill levels and cut percentages. Using them improves their skills for future heists. Some are familiar faces from past GTA games.

• Chapter 1: The Ash Spire Drop: Main Campaign Mission
  Orbital drop-pod insertion into Hive Tertium-Sigma to breach enemy perimeter defenses and secure an extraction point.
• Chapter 2: Blood and Rust: Branching Campaign Mission
  Fight through an infested promethium refinery, sabotaging fuel manifolds to halt a Khorne ritual.
• Chapter 3: Quagmire of Phaedra: Branching Campaign Mission
  Explore a dense alien swamp biome to eliminate subterranean Chaos Spawn nests and recover lost Imperial weapon caches.
• Chapter 4: The Defiled Basilica: Campaign Climax / Boss Encounter
  Ascend the cathedral spire to confront Lord Sorcerer Azkellion and collapse the Warp gate in a multi-phase boss fight.

• Story Missions (Michael, Franklin, Trevor)
  A long series of interconnected missions that advance the main narrative, involving each of the three protagonists individually and often together. These range from character introductions and personal storylines to elaborate heists, assassinations, and confrontations with rival factions and law enforcement.
• Heist Missions (Setup & Finale)
  Major multi-part missions that are central to the game. Players plan the heist by choosing an approach (e.g., 'Subtle' or 'Obvious'), selecting a crew with varying skills and cut percentages, completing prerequisite setup missions (e.g., acquiring getaway vehicles, equipment), and then executing the main heist finale.
• Strangers and Freaks Missions
  Optional side missions initiated by unique, often eccentric, 'Stranger' characters encountered throughout the world. Each stranger offers a distinct storyline or series of tasks for one or more of the protagonists (e.g., Tonya's towing missions for Franklin, Maude's bounty hunting for Trevor, Epsilon Program for Michael).
• Assassination Missions (Lester for Franklin)
  A series of missions given to Franklin by Lester Crest, where Franklin must assassinate specific corporate targets. These missions can significantly impact the in-game stock market, allowing players to earn large amounts of money by investing before and after the assassinations.
• Random Events
  Dynamic, unscripted events that occur as players explore Los Santos and Blaine County. These can include stopping muggings, helping stranded motorists, participating in impromptu street races, finding lost items, or dealing with altercations. Completing these often rewards small amounts of cash or stat increases.
• Property Management Missions
  After purchasing certain businesses (e.g., Los Santos Customs, Taxi Co., Sonar Collections Dock), players may receive occasional missions or tasks related to managing that property, which can generate weekly income.
• Activities & Hobbies (Golf, Tennis, Triathlons, Street Races, Flight School, Shooting Range, etc.)
  Various recreational activities available throughout the world. Participating and succeeding in these can improve character stats, earn money, or contribute to 100% game completion.
• Bail Bond Missions (Trevor & Maude)
  Trevor can undertake bounty hunting missions for Maude Eccles, tracking down and capturing bail jumpers in Blaine County, either dead or alive (alive yields a higher reward).

Engineered exclusively as a high-intensity single-player boomer shooter campaign. Multiplayer engagement is supported through global level scoreboards, Chapter Trials, Endless Horde arenas, and weekly curated challenge runs featuring active gameplay mutators.

Standard Edition ($29.99 USD / £24.99 GBP) contains the complete base game with all branching campaign paths and bonus arena modes. Digital Deluxe 'Forgemaster' Edition ($39.99 USD) includes the full game, the Official Digital Soundtrack featuring guest combat tracks by Mick Gordon, an 80-page Digital Artbook showcasing retro sprite development art, and exclusive in-game cosmetic weapon skins including the 'Gilded Relic' Boltgun and 'Saint Celestine's Flame' Pyreblaster.

Originally released on PS3/Xbox 360. Later enhanced versions released for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, and further enhanced versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Various editions included: Standard, Special Edition (SteelBook, blueprint map, stunt plane trials, bonus outfits, tattoos, special ability boost, additional weapons), Collector's Edition (Special Edition content + security deposit bag, GTA V cap, characters for GTA Online). The Premium Online Edition bundles the base game with the Criminal Enterprise Starter Pack for GTA Online.

Post-launch plans detailed by Auroch Digital and Big Fan Games include free content updates featuring an Endless Horde Survival Mode, community speedrun challenge gauntlets, and authentic CRT retro screen filters, followed by a major story expansion DLC titled 'Wrath of the Omnissiah' scheduled for 2027.

The primary post-launch support has been for Grand Theft Auto Online, which has received a massive amount of free content updates over the years. These include new heists, businesses (CEO, Biker, Gunrunning, Nightclub, Arcade, etc.), vehicles, weapons, clothing, game modes, properties, and story-driven contact missions. No single-player story DLC was released for GTA V.

• Q: When is Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 releasing?
  A: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is scheduled to launch worldwide on October 14, 2026.
• Q: What platforms will Boltgun 2 be available on?
  A: Boltgun 2 will release on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a Nintendo Switch 2 edition launching shortly thereafter.
• Q: Who are the playable characters in Boltgun 2?
  A: The game features two distinct playable characters: returning Ultramarine Sternguard Veteran Malum Caedo and new Celestian Sister of Battle Nyra Veyrath.
• Q: Does Boltgun 2 feature multiplayer or co-op?
  A: Boltgun 2 is strictly a single-player retro boomer shooter designed for high-intensity solo campaigns, supported by online global scoreboards and speedrun rankings.
• Q: Is Mick Gordon involved in the music of Boltgun 2?
  A: Yes, composer Mick Gordon has contributed original high-intensity combat tracks to the game soundtrack alongside the Auroch Digital audio team.
• Q: What are the new enemy factions introduced in Boltgun 2?
  A: Boltgun 2 introduces Khorne daemons (Bloodletters, Juggernauts), Slaanesh daemons, and Nurgle's Death Guard alongside returning Chaos Space Marine traitors.

• Q: How many playable characters are in GTA V?
  A: There are three playable protagonists in the main story mode: Michael De Santa, Franklin Clinton, and Trevor Philips. Players can switch between them freely outside of missions.
• Q: Is GTA V's Los Santos the same as in GTA: San Andreas?
  A: Yes, Grand Theft Auto V is set in a reimagined, high-definition version of Los Santos and the surrounding state of San Andreas, which was first featured in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004). Many landmarks and areas are inspired by the older game but are significantly more detailed and expanded.
• Q: What are Heists in GTA V Story Mode?
  A: Heists are complex, multi-stage missions that form the core of GTA V's storyline. They involve planning, choosing an approach (e.g., stealthy or aggressive), selecting a crew of specialists (gunman, driver, hacker), and executing the robbery. The success and payout of heists can be affected by player choices and crew skill.
• Q: Can I play GTA V in first-person mode?
  A: Yes, the enhanced versions of GTA V (PC, PS4, Xbox One, and newer consoles) include a fully implemented first-person mode, allowing players to experience the entire game from this perspective. This mode can be toggled on or off at any time.
• Q: Is Grand Theft Auto Online free if I own GTA V?
  A: Yes, Grand Theft Auto Online is included with the purchase of Grand Theft Auto V. However, it requires an internet connection and, on consoles, may require a subscription to PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass Core/Ultimate for online play.
• Q: Are there cheat codes in GTA V?
  A: Yes, Grand Theft Auto V features a variety of cheat codes for the single-player story mode that can be entered using button combinations (on consoles) or by typing them (on PC). Cheats can spawn vehicles, grant invincibility, change weather, etc., but using them typically disables achievements/trophies for that play session.

Built in Unreal Engine 4 using a proprietary retro-rendering pipeline. Combines 3D level architecture, dynamic lighting, and volumetric smoke with authentic 1990s-era 2.5D pixelated enemy sprites, multi-angle death animations, and permanent floor-and-wall blood splatter.

Utilizes the RAGE engine to deliver a highly detailed and realistic depiction of Los Santos and Blaine County. The game is known for its impressive draw distances, detailed textures, advanced lighting and shadow effects, realistic weather systems, and convincing character animations. Enhanced versions on PC, PS4/Xbox One, and PS5/Xbox Series X|S introduced higher resolutions, improved textures, denser traffic/pedestrians, and features like ray tracing on the latest consoles/PC.

Features a punishing industrial metal and dark synthwave soundtrack composed by the Auroch Digital audio team, elevated by headline combat tracks composed by Mick Gordon (Doom, Wolfenstein). Sound design features thunderous weapon clatter, mechanical reload cycles, and full voice acting starring Rahul Kohli as Malum Caedo and Alanah Pearce as Celestian Sister Nyra Veyrath.

Features an extensive and diverse soundtrack across multiple in-game radio stations covering genres like rock, pop, hip-hop, country, electronic, reggae, Latin, and talk radio. Original score by Tangerine Dream, Woody Jackson, The Alchemist, and Oh No, which dynamically adapts to gameplay. Sound design is incredibly detailed, with distinct vehicle engine sounds, weapon effects, character dialogue, and ambient city/countryside noise creating an immersive soundscape.

Modeled after classic 1990s PC action shooters, showcasing animated character status face portraits for Malum Caedo and Nyra Veyrath that show visual wear and bloody injuries as health declines. Features retro stylized ammo counters, customizable HUD scaling, and a toggleable Navigation Compass / Route Guide to aid navigation through complex gothic environments.

Features a clean and functional HUD displaying a mini-map (with GPS), health, armor, ammo, and wanted level. A weapon wheel allows for quick selection. The in-game smartphone is used for contacts, missions, internet browsing, and accessing GTA Online. Each protagonist has a unique phone interface. Third-person and first-person views offer slightly different UI presentations.

Extensive accessibility settings including retro pixelation sliders (from crisp modern 4K rendering to 320x240 retro crunch), field-of-view (FOV) adjustment up to 120°, head-bob and screenshake toggles, high-visibility enemy outlines, customizable subtitle styling with speaker names, full button remapping, and assist modes for invulnerability and unlimited ammo.

Includes options for customizable controls, subtitle display (size, background), aim assist options (full, partial, free aim), options to skip difficult mission sections after multiple failures (in story mode), colorblind-friendly HUD elements, and audio balancing. First-person mode can also aid some players.

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. Built on DirectX 12. Features standard Steamworks DRM with full offline single-player support.
• Laptop Performance Note: The retro sprite-rendering pipeline places substantial demands on single-thread CPU performance and GPU fill-rate. For laptops, running elevated chassis clearance and managing sustained CPU PL1/PL2 power limits prevents thermal throttling during high-density horde arenas.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A mobile GPU with at least 45W-60W TGP is required for 60 FPS at 1080p; 95W-140W TGP unlocks high-framerate 144Hz+ performance.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Ensure unobstructed intake and exhaust airflow; elevate laptop base to keep CPU package temperatures below 85°C under continuous sprite particle load.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Sustained CPU power delivery of 35W+ is recommended to handle real-time pathfinding and projectile collision for dozens of active AI combatants.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Utilizing a hardware MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus bypasses integrated graphics, reducing input latency by 5-10ms for precise twitch-aiming.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FSR 3.1, NVIDIA DLSS 3.7, Intel XeSS, native resolution scaling, and retro CRT scanline toggles.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Adjusting Sprite Resolution, Blood Decal Lifetime, and Ragdoll Limits yields significant performance gains on lower-tier hardware.
• Game Name: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2

• Official system requirements from Rockstar Games (PC version). Performance can vary depending on specific hardware, settings, and background applications. An SSD is strongly recommended for optimal performance, especially for faster loading in both Story Mode and GTA Online.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs may work if their performance is comparable, but TGP (Total Graphics Power) and cooling are critical. **While an older title, maxing out GTA V on PC at high resolutions still requires decent hardware, especially with advanced graphics settings and mods.**
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Good TGP is important for consistent performance.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Adequate cooling is necessary to prevent throttling during extended play sessions.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Decent sustained CPU power helps with the open world's demands.
• Laptop Consideration: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Dual-channel RAM can provide a noticeable performance uplift.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended for optimal framerates.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: NVIDIA DLSS support was added in a later PC update. AMD FSR is not officially supported but might be achievable via mods.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: MSAA (very demanding), Grass Quality, Reflection Quality, Shadow Quality, Post FX (Depth of Field, Motion Blur), Extended Distance Scaling, and advanced graphics settings like High Resolution Shadows and High Detail Streaming While Flying significantly impact performance.
• Game Name: Grand Theft Auto V

• Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FSR 3.1, NVIDIA DLSS 3.7, Intel XeSS, native resolution scaling, and retro CRT scanline toggles.
• Key Settings Impact: Adjusting Sprite Resolution, Blood Decal Lifetime, and Ragdoll Limits yields significant performance gains on lower-tier hardware.

• Upscaling Tech: NVIDIA DLSS support was added in a later PC update. AMD FSR is not officially supported but might be achievable via mods.
• Key Settings Impact: MSAA (very demanding), Grass Quality, Reflection Quality, Shadow Quality, Post FX (Depth of Field, Motion Blur), Extended Distance Scaling, and advanced graphics settings like High Resolution Shadows and High Detail Streaming While Flying significantly impact performance.

• G P U T G P: A mobile GPU with at least 45W-60W TGP is required for 60 FPS at 1080p; 95W-140W TGP unlocks high-framerate 144Hz+ performance.
• Cooling Thermals: Ensure unobstructed intake and exhaust airflow; elevate laptop base to keep CPU package temperatures below 85°C under continuous sprite particle load.
• C P U Power Limits: Sustained CPU power delivery of 35W+ is recommended to handle real-time pathfinding and projectile collision for dozens of active AI combatants.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Utilizing a hardware MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus bypasses integrated graphics, reducing input latency by 5-10ms for precise twitch-aiming.

• G P U T G P: Good TGP is important for consistent performance.
• Cooling Thermals: Adequate cooling is necessary to prevent throttling during extended play sessions.
• C P U Power Limits: Decent sustained CPU power helps with the open world's demands.
• R A M Speed Dual Channel: Dual-channel RAM can provide a noticeable performance uplift.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended for optimal framerates.