Press release

Relentlessly Brutal Twin-Stick Shooter Bullet Noir Launches 1.0 on Steam

Adds the exciting final chapter along with updated Arcade and Speedrun Modes, UI, and more!

Nice, France - September 10, 2025 - Developer Wolcen Studio has just launched their neo-noir twin-stick shooter Bullet Noir out of Early Access and into a full 1.0 release on Steam for $11.99 / £9.99 / €11.79, with a 20% discount during the week of its launch. With upgraded visuals, a redesigned UI, and an intense revenge-driven story, Bullet Noir drops players into a suspenseful urban cityscape where four lost souls prowl the shadowy streets in search of their mentor’s killer.

 
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As the debut title under Wolcen Studio’s new “Indie Initiative”, which nurtures in-house grassroots game projects into full releases, Bullet Noir launches after a successful Early Access period, with new improvements to the game’s visuals and core experience. The 1.0 launch introduces a concluding fifth chapter to the Story Mode, updates the game’s Arcade Mode that is now playable with  all four characters, enhances the Speedrun mode and offers a host of technical upgrades, including full controller support, overhauled graphics and cinematics, a refined UI, fully customizable controls, and localisations in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
 
“What excites us the most about Bullet Noir is how style and gameplay seamlessly fuse together,” said Tavi Petre, Game Director of Bullet Noir. “It’s not just about shooting - it’s about stepping into a noir world. The mood, the atmosphere, and the tension are just as important as the bullets.”

“For all of us at Wolcen Studio, launching Bullet Noir means so much to us,” said Bodgan Oprescu, President of Wolcen Studio. “It’s about the embodiment of our philosophy: to take risks, embrace style, and give creators in our studio the freedom to experiment. This is the first game of our Indie Initiative - which we created for games just like this!”

About Bullet Noir

Bullet Noir is a gritty, fast-paced shooter that invites players to uncover the backstories of four uniquely driven protagonists, each consumed by a personal vendetta. As the plot unfolds, players will navigate each character’s personal story, intertwined with the larger narrative. 


Bullet Noir’s one-hit-one-kill mechanic offers intense showdowns around every corner, whether you’re charging in guns blazing or opting for a stealthier approach. Navigate through a rain-slicked metropolis of alleys, hovels, and high-rises, and carve your own path through each protagonist’s overlapping quest for vengeance.
 
For more information about Bullet Noir:
Check out the website: https://www.bulletnoir.com/ 
Buy on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3204960/Bullet_Noir/
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Visit the Wolcen Studio website: https://www.wolcen-studio.com/

About Wolcen Studio
Headquartered in Nice, France, Wolcen Studio is a European game studio that unites over 150 talented professionals across the globe to create groundbreaking gaming experiences. In 2015, driven by our passion and belief in our vision, we launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring our first title to life, Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem. We want to shape the future of gaming by bringing together passionate, expert-driven people dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the industry. https://wolcen-studio.com