Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Switch NSP - Complete DLC & Update Guide (Forges of Corruption) Introduction: The Emperor’s Finest Boomstick Arrives on Switch In the grim darkness of the 41st millennium, there is only war—and blistering fast, pixelated gunfire. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun took the gaming world by storm when it launched on PC and consoles, serving as a love letter to classic ’90s boomer shooters like Doom and Quake , wrapped in the thick, gothic armor of Games Workshop’s universe. For Nintendo Switch owners, the game arrived as a digital download (NSP) and physical cartridge. However, the true glory of the Boltgun lies in its post-launch support. This article is your complete deep dive into the Warhammer 40000: Boltgun Switch NSP , the latest DLC Update ("Forges of Corruption") , patch notes, file sizes, performance tweaks, and how to ensure your digital copy is fully updated for the ultimate handheld heretical slaughter.
Part 1: What is Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun? Before we dissect the NSP and DLC, let’s set the scene. Developed by Auroch Digital and published by Focus Entertainment, Boltgun is a first-person shooter that drops you into the power armor of a Sternguard Veteran Space Marine. You are Malum Caedo, and your mission is simple: Purge Chaos. Unlike the tactical cover-shooting of Space Marine 2 , Boltgun is relentless. You sprint at 90 miles per hour, jump like a frog on stimulants, and wield the titular Boltgun—a weapon that explodes heretics into red mist with a satisfying thunk . Key Features of the Base Game (Switch NSP)
Retro Visuals: A stunning pixel-art aesthetic combined with modern lighting (volumetric fog, dynamic lights). Arsenal: Boltgun, Chainsword, Plasma Gun, Heavy Bolter, Vengeance Launcher, and the screen-clearing Vortex Grenade. Campaign: 11+ hours of missions across the Forge World of Graia (a returning location from Space Marine ).
Part 2: The “Forges of Corruption” DLC Update The most significant update for the Warhammer 40000: Boltgun Switch NSP is the expansion titled "Forges of Corruption." Initially released on PC in mid-2024, this DLC eventually made its way to the Switch eShop as a paid expansion (or included in the "Puritan Edition"). Here is everything included in this DLC update (typically version 1.5 or higher): 1. A Brand New Campaign The DLC adds 9 new missions set deep within the magma-filled industrial bowels of Graia. You will face off against the Tzeentchian cultists—enemies that teleport, duplicate, and blast warp-fire. The level design shifts from gothic cathedrals to industrial forges, featuring deadly lava pits and moving platform puzzles. 2. New Weapons (Exclusive to DLC) Warhammer 40000- Boltgun Switch NSP -DLC Update...
Heavy Bolter: The big brother of the Boltgun. It rips through hordes but slows your movement. Graviton Gun: A physics-defying weapon that sucks enemies into a singularity. Perfect for the crowded corridors of the Switch version.
3. New Enemies
Tzaangors: Fast, bird-like mutants that swarm in packs. Scarab Occult Terminators: Bullet sponges that require dedicated heavy fire. Mutated Cultists: Explosive suicide units. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Switch NSP - Complete DLC
4. New Game Modes
Horde Mode: Endless waves of enemies. The Switch runs this surprisingly well in handheld mode. New Game+ (NG+): Replay the main campaign with all your DLC weapons against buffed enemies.
Part 3: Switch NSP Technical Specifications & Performance For those acquiring the Warhammer 40000: Boltgun NSP (the digital download format used by the Nintendo Switch eShop), you need to know what you are downloading. File Size Breakdown However, the true glory of the Boltgun lies
Base Game NSP: Approximately 3.8 GB Forges of Corruption DLC: Approximately 1.2 GB Latest Update Patch (v1.5.2): 450 MB Total with DLC: ~5.5 GB
Note: This makes Boltgun one of the leaner modern shooters on the Switch, fitting comfortably on a 32GB SD card. Performance on Switch (Docked vs. Handheld) A common question: Does the Boltgun NSP run well?