Planned Release Date: Q3 2026

About This Game

Step into the world of BLACKWOOD, a gritty third-person action thriller that blends smooth, responsive combat with cinematic storytelling.

You play as a seemingly ordinary store owner, managing your small DVD shop in an authentic recreation of New York, 2012. But when night falls, you descend into the city’s underworld as a contract killer, caught between survival, morality, and a past that refuses to stay buried.

FIGHT YOUR WAY THROUGH THE CITY

Gunplay is fast, stylish, and unforgiving — with fluid movement options like dives, rolls, and slides to keep the action relentless. Every encounter feels cinematic yet responsive, giving you the freedom to create your own moments of chaos.

MASTER BRUTAL TAKEDOWNS

BLACKWOOD’s signature mechanic: countless contextual takedowns. From one-on-one hand-to-hand executions to using the environment around you, every fight is an opportunity to end your enemies with precision and style. Grounded, weighty, and satisfying to master.

A DOUBLE LIFE TO BALANCE

Your store is more than just a front — it’s where you live, decorate, and roleplay a “normal” existence. Buy and sell DVDs, change outfits, interact with your apartment, and explore small RPG elements that make your dual identity feel tangible. The contrast between day and night defines the world and the choices you make.

CINEMATIC STORYTELLING

With Marvel-style narrative flair, BLACKWOOD introduces a cast of flawed, human characters navigating a violent city full of secrets. Every ad, tattoo, and poster tells a story. Every mission pulls you deeper into a web of conspiracies and consequences.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Blood and Gore
Intense Violence
Partial Nudity
Strong Language
Use of Drugs and Alcohol