[STEAM] Genius visual artist Viktor Antonov posthumously blesses our eyes one last time with a new game

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Guns of Eschaton, developed by Eschatology Entertainment, which was initially founded by the late Viktor Antonov and colleagues, has finally been revealed. Antonov, who

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at the age of 53, was a genius art director who brought us some of the most recognizable landscapes in video game history, including Half-Life 2‘s City 17 and Dishonored‘s Dunwall.

Antonov founded the studio in 2022, and his “final game and final vision,” as the trailer calls it, was revealed today. It’s a western game carrying strong horror and southern gothic undertones, something Antonov is very familiar with. The very first cityscape we see immediately recalls Dunwall and City 17.

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Dilapidated shantytowns cower in the shadows of brutalist industry, dying trees are the only sign of life, and dominance through architecture is presented as a testament to the state of this decrepit world.

The game also apparently weaves in maritime vibes as well, further elevating that sense of Dishonored and its whaling-inspired environments.

Guns of Eschaton, apart from looking beautiful and haunting, is a first-person shooter set across a wide variety of fantastical locations and can be played either solo or in co-op with a friend. Enemies appear to be primarily monstrous, as if the world itself sprang to life and embodied all the malice, but there are some humans and humanoid-passing creatures as well.

There’s also a ton of customization, abilities, and what seem to be actual spells, offering players diverse and ever-changing combat and gameplay. It’s really, really interesting, and I cannot wait to see more and bask in the terrible glory of a world made by one of the most talented and influential artists in video game history.

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