Guns of Eschaton is a wild west soulslike FPS and posthumous release from the art director of Half-Life 2
Key Points:
- Guns of Eschaton, co-founded by the late Viktor Antonov and his team at Eschatology Entertainment, has been revealed as the "world’s first soulslike FPS," set in a dying, wild west-inspired world with fantastical Soulsian elements.
- The game features a unique blend of grimdark wild west aesthetics with urban, industrial, and brutalist architectural influences reminiscent of Antonov’s previous work, alongside vibrant prairies and detailed skyboxes.
- Gunplay is inspired by 19th-century American firearms, emphasizing strategic shooting where every bullet counts, with gameplay designed to challenge typical shooter instincts; it includes solo, co-op, and PvP modes.
- The setting is a haunted version of the American South, featuring ruined settlements, mythic roads, and monstrous factions, raising questions about how the game will address the era's complex politics.
- No release date has been announced yet, with further details expected in future updates.