Retro FPS Fans Rejoice: Ion Fury Expansion ‘Aftershock’ Blasts Onto Consoles on October 16

The long-awaited console launch of Ion Fury: Aftershock is finally here! After its critically acclaimed release on PC, the massive expansion for the beloved retro-style first-person shooter is officially confirmed to launch for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on October 16.

Developed by Voidpoint and published by 3D Realms, Ion Fury is a modern-day shooter built on the classic Build engine (known for Duke Nukem 3D and Blood). Aftershock is an explosive continuation of Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison’s saga against the nefarious Dr. Jadus Heskel and his cybernetic cult, providing a substantial amount of new content that will thrill fans of ’90s “boomer shooters.”

What the ‘Aftershock’ Expansion Delivers

Aftershock isn’t just a small content drop; it’s a full-scale expansion that significantly extends and remixes the Ion Fury experience:

• All-New Campaign: Dive into a gripping new story that takes place immediately after the events of the base game. The expansion features 15 freshly-designed levels that span across unexplored territories, pushing the Build engine’s limits with intricate layouts and spectacular set pieces.
• New Weapons and Tools: Shelly gets an arsenal upgrade with new weapons, including a deadly plasma cannon, as well as new power-ups and inventory items to face the escalated threat.
• New Enemies and Challenge: Heskel’s forces are back with a vengeance, introducing a fresh lineup of augmented monstrosities and a higher overall difficulty. Players can also test their mettle in the brutal new Angel of Death difficulty level.
• Vehicular Combat: One of the most exciting new features is the ability to pilot a rotorcycle in a white-knuckle sequence of levels that adds a fresh perspective and fast-paced vehicular combat to the traditional run-and-gun gameplay.
• Arrange Mode: For those looking for a reason to revisit Neo DC, the expansion includes an Arrange Mode that completely remixes the original 28 levels from the 2019 campaign. This mode features new enemy encounters, new areas, and new gameplay challenges, making the base game feel new again.

Console players who have been waiting patiently for this definitive version of Ion Fury will be pleased to know the game will run smoothly, targeting 60FPS on all platforms. On enhanced consoles, including PS4 Pro, Xbox One X, PS5, and Xbox Series X, the game will also support 4K resolution at 60FPS.

Mark your calendars, because Shelly Harrison’s explosive vendetta is set to continue on October 16 across all major console platforms.