Black Powder Box is a sandbox FPS focusing on PvE and EvE combat, a level editor, and both realistic and sci-fi environments. Create and play your own levels—or the ones built in-game. Join NPC factions in combat, solve traps and puzzles, and destroy everything in your way!

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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Game is still missing some essential features. We are planning to implement full multiplayer, improve the level editor, add steamdeck support, as well as expand the AI and player/game mechanics.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Full release (post - beta) should take about 2 years”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to implement multiplayer, improve and expand level editor, add Steam Workshop (or some other form of levels and mods loader). On top of these, there are simply many improvements to be made and missing mechanics to be added.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Alpha stages - Alpha 1.0

More details in "about this" section.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We plan to gradually raise the price as we ship new content and features”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Feedback from the players about the implemented mechanics and changes made to the game along the way on social media and potentially Steam forums. ”
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Planned Release Date: May 15, 2026

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About This Game

Black Powder Box is a sandbox FPS shooter focused on PvE/EvE combat, a level editor, both realistic and sci-fi environments, and complete chaos!

In Black Powder Box, you can utilize the level editor to create custom maps, customize NPC behavior and factions within them, create chains of events and interactions between objects, place props and lighting, and use other tools to build any amazing experience you’re aiming for.

You can create a wide variety of levels, ranging from typical shooters and simulated facilities to horror or puzzle-solving ones.

Later, you can play these maps, join any faction in combat, destroy everything you see, solve puzzles, and enjoy the game however you want.

As of Alpha 1, Black Powder Box main features are:

  • NPCs customizable behaviour and factions

  • Level editor

  • Player–NPC compatible weapon system

  • In game and main menu UI gamepad support

  • Customizable chain-of-events functionality during level creation

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Blood, diseased humans/humanoids, corpses, firearms, explosive materials.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10/11
    • Processor: Intel core i5 9400f / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
    • Memory: 12 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Radeon RX 590 / GTX 1060
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 12 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Integrated
    • VR Support: No vr support
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10/11
    • Processor: Intel core i7 11700kf / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Radeon RX 6700 XT / RTX 3060 Ti
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 14 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Integrated
    • VR Support: No vr support
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