The Astronauts have a double dose of news for their still-in-Early-Access dark fantasy FPS, Witchfire. Not only can players dive into a major new content update in “The Reckoning”, but the game has also now sold over 500,000 copies since its launch into Early Access back in September 2024.
The Reckoning evolves the combat for Witchfire beyond pure gunplay with the introduction of four new melee weapons, including a morgenstern, katar, and shield. Providing players with powerful alternatives to the default fist, each offers unique abilities or utility that witch hunters can seamlessly weave into their gunplay.
Complementing the melee lineup are three new firearms, including a juicy triple-barrel shotgun. Encouraging a run-and-gun playstyle, the Tribunal lets players dash or slide to charge upcoming shots, while charged overkills unleash a devastating shock explosion on enemies. Combined with the arsenal of brutal melee weaponry, players can now fluidly blend close-quarters aggression with ranged lethality and spell-slinging.
To hone your firearm skills, a shooting range featuring an interactive bestiary has been added. Providing the perfect laboratory for experimentation, the range allows players to pit their loadouts against already conquered enemies before venturing into expeditions.
New accessibility options are also available, including font size adjustments and an arachnophobia filter, just in time for a new, spider-themed calamity – a powerful, cursed event from the witch’s arsenal. Finally, extraction from expeditions has been fully reworked, and two new gameplay modifiers have been added to challenge even the most experienced witch hunter. A full list of changes and fixes can be found in the Steam patch notes or on The Astronauts’ website.
Witchfire is available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
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