Guns of Eschaton is a first-person shooter that mixes a Western setting with the mechanics of a soulslike to create an evocative and very peculiar blend. Bringing the mechanics of classic From Software games into first-person shooters. But the most striking thing about the newly announced game from Esschatology Entertainment is that it’s a Viktor Antonov project being released posthumously, who died this past February 2025.
A legendary art director
Antonov is a highly acclaimed art director within the video game industry for his impressive work on titles such as Half-Life 2, Dishonored, Prey, and Wolfenstein. Known for his attention to detail, range of styles, and preference for brutalism and megastructures, his ominous and threatening style is a perfect fit for a soulslike like this one.
Fuad Kulie, director of Eschatology Entertainment, has said of his work that “from the very earliest stages of development, I had the privilege of shaping this world with Viktor (…). [His] imagination and creative legacy have been a source of inspiration throughout development, and this game is the result of an incredible collaborative effort by the team to make his vision a reality”. This highlights the importance of creative lead in shaping the game’s world.
Developed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, Guns of Eschaton still has no release date. It already has is a page on all the digital storefronts, where you can add it to your wishlist, so you can stay up to date on the latest news when, at last, we can learn more about this fascinating final title from one of the greats of gaming, who has left us far too soon.