Sci-fi shoot ’em up Sturmjager announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC

Due out on January 14, 2027.

Germany-based studio Byteproduct has announced Sturmjager, a science-fiction shoot ’em up coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam on January 14, 2027.

Here is an overview of the game, via Byteproduct:

About
Master ten unique missions, either solo or with a friend in local co-op. Every single stage features its own distinct visual theme and a custom-tailored soundtrack, taking you from the deepest corners of outer space straight to the bottom of the ocean—merciless boss fights included. With three different game modes and three difficulty levels, maximum replayability is guaranteed, no matter how fast your reflexes are.
The rules are simple: If it moves, shoot it. If it doesn’t move… shoot it anyway, just to be safe.
Genre veterans are in for a treat: The deep, finely-tuned scoring system rewards aggressive and flawless gameplay. Rack up massive score multipliers with quick kills, kill chains, risky proximity close-quarters attacks, no-death runs, and much more. Perfect your strategy, climb the global online leaderboards, and test your mettle against the best pilots in the world!

Key Features
10 Action-Packed Levels and Epic Boss Fights – Blast your way through ten handcrafted, high-octane stages and face off against massive, screen-filling bosses at the end of each zone.
Classic Arcade Action and Mission Mode – Experience the ultimate thrill in Arcade Mode (one continuous run) or master individual stages in Mission Mode to perfect your routes and strategies.
The Ultimate Highscore Hunt – Prove your skills in the dedicated Score Attack mode. Maximize your risks, optimize your paths, and completely wreck the leaderboards. Kill, Chain, Proximity, and No-Death bonuses… you know the drill.
Lock and Load in Local Cooperative Play – Grab a buddy, claim the couch, and double your firepower!
Devastating, Upgradable Arsenal – Unlock powerful upgrades for your two main weapon systems. Adapt your firepower on the fly to deliver the perfect answer to every threat.
Find Your Challenge – Whether you’re a Shmup newcomer or a battle-hardened arcade veteran—thanks to adjustable difficulty settings, everyone will find their perfect sweat-level.
Exclusive Soundtrack – 12 original tracks exclusively composed for Sturmjager by independent artist Rafael Dyll, well known for his iconic work across various popular shmup titles.