Ion Fury is a prequel to Bombshell . Shelly "Bombshell" Harrison, a bomb disposal expert working for the Global Defense Force (GDF), returns as the game's protagonist, fighting against the cybernetic forces of Dr. Jadus Heskel.
The game is built in a modified version of the EDuke32 source port of the famed Build engine that powered Duke Nukem 3D , Shadow Warrior , and Blood , which brings modern additions to an otherwise quite old-school experience, such as high resolution support, higher-quality textures, and autosaves running alongside regular manual game saving options.
On 19 June 2020, the full release of Ion Fury was made available for PlayStation 4, with a focus on interactivity with the environment, rewarding exploration, and uncovering secrets. Shelly has four weapons available to her, including her signature three-barreled revolver and homing bombs from Bombshell , which also make a return in this game.