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Games Workshop never detailed how the Skitarii's most iconic weapon reloads, so Fatshark helped model it after a…
Fatshark collaborated with Games Workshop to detail the reload mechanism for the Galvanic Rifle in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, a weapon whose functionality was previously undefined. Lead designer Victor Magnuson revealed that the design was inspired by the M1 Garand, incorporating a bullet clip and a galvanic charge coil. The new Skitarii class, featuring the Galvanic Rifle and Transonic Blades, is now available on Steam.
Massively Overpowered
EVE Vanguard’s devs discuss the design of the shooter’s semi-futuristic weapons
Developers for EVE Vanguard discussed the design of the game's semi-futuristic weapons, focusing on how different in-game empires influence their aesthetic. The conversation covered familiar archetypes, new rifles and sidearms, and the potential for cross-faction attachments.