When it came to creating the artwork for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, we knew we wanted to create an epic piece of art that would appeal to players and highlight both Malum Caedo and our new playable character, Nyra Veyrath. But this made a tricky situation, as we wanted to hold Nyra's announcement for a secondary beat after the initial game reveal. So instead we announced Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 with temporary art, while we worked with Johan Grenier, who also made the artwork for the original Boltgun, to create the final piece. The week after we changed the capsule art to the new artwork, we saw the CTR jump from 5% to 13% showing the importance of good key art that represents the game. It was well worth taking the extra time to get this piece of art right, rather than using something that didn't satisfy all of our needs. If you like the key art as much as us, we've just released some high res versions that can be used as desktop wallpapers! Download them here: https://lnkd.in/ekwEAYsT
About us
Auroch Digital is a game development studio founded in 2010 and based in Bristol, UK. We work on original titles, partnerships, and work-for-hire projects.
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http://aurochdigital.com/
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- Computer Games
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Bristol
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Games, Design, Video Games, Consultancy, Games Jams, Games Strategies, Game Development, and Porting
Employees at Auroch Digital Ltd
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Bristol, GB
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Games Radar spoke to Lead Artist Mark Chambers and Associate Designer Ben Spratt to talk through some of the ways we've taken Boltgun further. We prototyped new mechanics, such as breakable ice, and built on the ideas from there. We also mixed up the level design and introduced a host of new enemies, along with allied characters to help you out. Learn more https://lnkd.in/eSAg87yc
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John O'Donnell, a lead designer working on Warhammer Survivors, spoke to Rock Paper Shotgun about some spins we’re putting on the Bullet Heaven formula. Learn more about our character mechanics and more in this RPS interview: https://lnkd.in/ePRbPjKz
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That’s a wrap for another amazing Skulls Showcase! We were delighted to participate in Warhammer Skulls 2026 with both Warhammer Survivors and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2. We showed off new trailers for each game as well as announcing, and releasing, demos for both. You can play both over on Steam right now. - Warhammer Survivors: https://lnkd.in/eAkdWzg8 - Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2: https://lnkd.in/ea_t74Pf A massive thank you to Games Workshop for highlighting two of our titles in the annual showcase, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year! 🎉 It was extra exciting for us to see Alanah Pearce hosting the showcase as she voices Nyra Veyrath in Boltgun 2. In addition to our announcements, Boltgun Boom was also revealed! Boltgun Boom is the mobile adaptation of our Boomer Shooter series Boltgun. It is coming to mobile in 2026. Try out the different chapters of the Boltgun series on your mobile from mobile shooter specialist studio Nitro Games Plc.
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We are proud and excited to announce that we’re a 2026 finalist for MCV/DEVELOP Awards Major Studio of the Year! Our studio has come a long way in its 15 years, from humble beginnings to a multi-project studio working on major IPs including Warhammer, Starship Troopers, and Vampire Survivors. It feels amazing to be listed as a Major Studio finalist alongside these other awesome studios. A huge shout out to every member of the Auroch Digital herd for your hard work and dedication to our games. 🐄🐄🐄 The road ahead is an exciting journey for us, and we’re going to keep on stoking our fierce passion for creating great games and gaming moments. A big congratulations to all the other brilliant nominees ❤️ https://lnkd.in/dkVpBvNc #gamedev #IndieGames #MCVDevelop
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Explore legendary Warhammer titles from yesteryear in Warhammer Classics! 🙌 It's been great to work with Warhammer on projects over the last 16 years and we are thankful to be able to highlight them beside a host of iconic video games for this event. Auroch Digital is part of Warhammer Classics with: 🎲 Chainsaw Warrior 🧟 Chainsaw Warrior: Lords of the Night 🚗 Dark Future: Blood Red States Learn more about Warhammer Classics below! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eeUB_PVE
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NEW CHARACTERS 👨✈️ NEW WEAPONS 🔫 A NEW ENEMY FACTION 🧌 A TANK! 💥 ...so much stuff that we can’t fit it all into a single post. Watch the Warhammer Survivors CONSOLE ANNOUNCEMENT trailer instead! It's been an absolute pleasure working with The Triple-i Initiative on this fantastic moment for the game. Warhammer Survivors launches on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 later this year.
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Would you like to know more about the development of Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!? 🤔 Auroch's Senior Programmer, David Plant, was recently interviewed by Space and covered topics such as our vision for the game, multiplayer and more. A huge thanks to Space for this opportunity! Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/exzJHfMK
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"Their love translates into a game that fits like a puzzle piece right into the world of Starship Troopers..." To celebrate the launch of Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!, our producer Anthony O'Neill and principal level designer Jack Chapman sat down with Chrishaun Baker for Inverse. They discussed what it was like trying to make a game that fit within the legacy of Starship Troopers, their own experiences with the franchise, and how they preserved the satire. Would you like to know more? Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ebUvFuye
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Exciting news! Warhammer Survivors will feature at The Triple-i Initiative Showcase on April 9th. Find out what we've been working on in a 45-minute showcase of back-to-back game trailers, including world premieres, gameplay reveals, launch dates and more! We'll see you there: 📺 https://lnkd.in/eRp2g5UC 📺 https://lnkd.in/ebTCjZMV 📅 9th April 2026 ⏰ 5 PM (BST) / 6 PM (CEST) / 9 AM (PDT)