Guns of Eschaton
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What we've been playing - "I simply didn't know if a first-person shooter could work as a Soulslike"
Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences. One player finally crossed FTL: Faster Than Light off their bucket list, finding joy in its strategic depth. Another expressed skepticism about the Soulslike first-person shooter Guns of Eschaton, citing control issues and challenging combat. Others enjoyed VR title Walkabout Mini Golf for its creative courses and found playing Dungeons & Dragons with children to be an entertaining experience, while also praising the co-op beat-'em-up Marvel Cosmic Invasion.
Promising Western PS5 Action Game Gets Release Date, New Trailer
Guns of Eschaton, a soulslike first-person shooter developed by Eschatology Entertainment and published by 4Divinity, has received a December 8, 2026 release date for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game, featuring art direction from Viktor Antonov, blends occult horror with Western themes and emphasizes strategic gunplay, enemy study, and character customization.
Western-FPS:et Guns of Eschaton har fått en demo
A demo for Guns of Eschaton, a soulslike first-person shooter with Western and occult themes, has been released for PC. The game, which features design contributions from the late Viktor Antonov, emphasizes tactical combat and exploiting enemy weaknesses. Players can test the game's systems and decide if its gameplay loop is engaging.
Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026: Every Announcement and Game Revealed | Invision Game Community
The Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 featured over 40 game announcements, including world premieres and new gameplay. The showcase highlighted a diverse range of titles across genres like RPGs, shooters, and strategy games, with many set for 2026 and 2027 releases on PC and consoles. Notable reveals included new entries in established franchises and unique indie projects.
Guns of Eschaton Is a Soulslike Shooter for the Genre’s Most Masochistic Fans | gamescom 2026
Guns of Eschaton is a challenging new title that blends soulslike difficulty with first-person shooter mechanics. Set in the Wild West, the game aims to reinvent both genres for players seeking a masochistic experience.
Dark Souls meets Weird West in Guns of Eschaton, and it's a refreshing FPS shake-up for the well-worn formula - even if it's a bit bloody hard
Guns of Eschaton is a new first-person shooter that blends Soulslike mechanics with a Weird West aesthetic. Developed by Eschatology Entertainment, the game features deliberate gunplay, a unique limb-targeting system, and classic Soulslike elements like campfires and respawning enemies. Despite a steep learning curve, the game offers a refreshing take on the genre with customizable difficulty and optional co-op.
Guns of Eschaton Gameplay Trailer Shows Off New Mechanics And Deadly Threats
A new gameplay trailer for Guns of Eschaton showcases its unique Western setting combined with Soulslike FPS mechanics, featuring challenging enemies and a bullet management system. The game, slated for a 2026 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, also highlights its desolate art style and a resurrection mechanic.
When Valve killed its Ravenholm game, Arkane founder says "we did not understand" its thinking: "It all came down to the economics behind Half-Life 2 and how the DLCs were selling"
Arkane founder Raphaël Colantonio discussed the cancellation of the Ravenholm game, a Half-Life 2 spin-off, stating that Valve's decision was based on the economics of DLC sales. Colantonio reflected on the decade-long pain of the cancellation but now understands Valve's business reasoning. He also mentioned that the project led to close collaboration with Half-Life 2's art director, Viktor Antonov.
Why a publisher you've probably not heard of is spending millions of dollars on its Gamescom presence
Publisher 4Divinity is making a significant investment, spending millions of dollars on an expansive booth at Gamescom to showcase its portfolio of upcoming AA titles, including Showa American Story and Guns of Eschaton. This strategy aims to establish a strong presence in the Western market, leveraging the success of Chinese-developed games like Black Myth: Wukong and targeting a gap in the market for single-player experiences.
Morning Interviews
This article features interviews with Fuad Kuliev and Viktor Antonov regarding the game Guns of Eschaton. It also mentions a video deep dive into Nightdive Studios' SiN: Reloaded. Viktor Antonov's interview is noted as his last before his passing.
Morning Multiplex
This article provides a roundup of recent video game trailers, including gameplay footage for Expeditions: Samurai and Guns of Eschaton, a story trailer for Mirth Island, and a sneak peek at Planet Zoo 2's Wildlife Reserves. Guns of Eschaton is described as a Soulslike FPS with a Western theme.
Guns of Eschaton är ett ockult western-FPS
A trailer has been released for Guns of Eschaton, an occult western FPS that was the last game worked on by the late Viktor Antonov, known for his art direction on Half-Life 2 and work on Dishonored. The game is described as a soulslike FPS set in an apocalyptic occult wild west, featuring over 20 weapons, unique abilities, and various ammunition types. It will be available in co-op and PvP modes for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Guns of Eschaton Is an Upcoming Soulslike FPS Set in an Occult Apocalyptic West
Guns of Eschaton is an upcoming Soulslike FPS set in an occult apocalyptic Wild West, developed by Eschatology Entertainment and published by 4Divinity. The game features a fragile protagonist, challenging combat with over 20 firearms, and a world shaped by occult horror and twisted mythology, with art direction from Viktor Antonov. It will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S with solo, co-op, and PvP modes.
First-of-its-kind Souls-like FPS Guns of Eschaton Announced, Set in Viktor Antonov’s Apocalyptic Dying West
Publisher 4Divinity and developer Eschatology Entertainment have announced Guns of Eschaton, a new Souls-like first-person shooter set in an apocalyptic Western world envisioned by the late Viktor Antonov. The game emphasizes deliberate, high-stakes combat where every bullet counts, and features deep character progression and customization. Guns of Eschaton is set to release on June 30, 2026, for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
PS5 Getting Promising Old West Action Game, Last Project by Visionary Director
Guns of Eschaton, a mystical Western first-person shooter with Soulslike elements, has been announced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This title marks the final project of the late art director Viktor Antonov, known for his work on Half-Life 2 and Dishonored. The game features over 20 period-accurate firearms, deep customization options for playstyles, and both solo and cooperative gameplay in an apocalyptic setting.
Guns of Eschaton is a wild west soulslike FPS and posthumous release from the art director of Half-Life 2
Guns of Eschaton, the first "soulslike FPS," has been revealed as the posthumous debut title from Eschatology Entertainment, co-founded by the late art director Viktor Antonov. The game is set in a dying, wild west-inspired world with fantastical elements and features challenging gunplay where every bullet matters. It will be playable solo or in co-op and also offers a PvP mode.
Before his death in 2025, Half-Life 2 art director Viktor Antonov worked on one last game: A Wild West FPS soulslike…
Guns of Eschaton, a Wild West soulslike first-person shooter, has been revealed as the final game worked on by the late art director Viktor Antonov. Developed by Eschatology Entertainment, the game features deep character customization, co-op multiplayer, and combat mechanics inspired by soulslike titles. Antonov, known for his work on Half-Life 2 and Dishonored, contributed his distinctive visual style to the project before his passing in 2025. The game is available for wishlisting on Steam.
Guns of Eschaton Announced
Publisher 4Divinity and developer Eschatology Entertainment have announced Guns of Eschaton, a new soulslike first-person shooter. The game is slated for release on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, with a specific release date yet to be determined.
The "final game" from Half-Life 2 and Dishonored's late art director has been revealed: "The world's first Soulslike FPS," an apocalyptic Western at "the end of America"
Eschatology Entertainment has revealed Guns of Eschaton, the final game vision of the late Half-Life 2 and Dishonored art director Viktor Antonov. Described as the world's first Soulslike FPS, the game is an apocalyptic Western set in a transformed 19th-century American South. It features rhythmic combat, a focus on deliberate gunplay, and will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Guns of Eschaton Revealed, Bringing Viktor Antonov’s Final Original World To Life
Guns of Eschaton has been announced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. This first-person Soulslike shooter is set in an occult Wild West and is the final original world created by the late artist Viktor Antonov, known for his work on Half-Life 2 and Dishonored.