Guns of Eschaton unveiled as first Soulslike FPS

A new video game, described by its creators as the first-ever Soulslike first-person shooter, was announced on Tuesday. Titled "Guns of Eschaton," the title is set in a mystical, apocalyptic version of the 19th-century American West and represents the final original universe conceived by the late art director Viktor Antonov.

The game is being developed by Eschatology Entertainment and published by 4Divinity. It is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam, though a specific launch date has not been announced. Antonov, renowned for his work on landmark titles such as "Half-Life 2" and "Dishonored," collaborated on the project's world-building before his death last year.

Studio Head Fuad Kuliev said the team was honored to reveal the final project shaped by Antonov's vision. He described the development as an incredible collaborative effort to bring that world to life, noting that Antonov's imagination was a constant source of inspiration.

Set in a dying America, the game tasks players with journeying from the West Coast to the East, facing high-stakes combat where every bullet is a precious resource. Gameplay emphasizes preparation and strategy,...