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Interview: Boltgun 2 and Nostalgic Shooters From Auroch Digital

Nostalgia plays a major role in boomer shooters, but first and foremost, it's important to recapture that old-school feel. We spoke to Jack Midgley-Munns, Lead Programmer at Auroch Digital, about this genre, its hallmarks, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2.

Marcel Kleffmann
Marcel Kleffmann
June 22, 2026 – 6 min read

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