Third-person action thriller BLACKWOOD announced for PC

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AttritoM7 Productions, the team behind *Zero Hour*, is creating *BLACKWOOD*, a third-person action thriller. The game is set in New York City in 2012 and is planned for release on PC through Steam in the third quarter of 2026.

Here is an overview of the game, via AttritoM7 Productions:

About

Experience BLACKWOOD, a thrilling action game with a compelling story and satisfying, fluid combat.

Anton Blackwood owns a small DVD store in Brooklyn, where he finds a bit of peace in everyday life. A coworker sees a softer side of him that he usually keeps hidden. The game lets you live Anton’s life, running the store and his apartment, as he struggles to stay strong in a demanding city.

During the day, I’m just Anton, running the local video store. But once the shop closes and the city gets quiet, I head downstairs to my basement – it’s my little hideaway. That’s when I really come alive. I move through the city as a lethal assassin, and honestly, all those crime movies I watch actually help! I’m all about those brutal close-combat takedowns, setting up kills using the environment, and just barely surviving crazy chases, both on foot and in cars. It’s a rush!

Anton believes he’s the hero of his own life, but a hidden figure is actually pulling the strings. In *BLACKWOOD*, a striking visual style meets harsh violence, and the story unfolds based on the choices made and their resulting impact. Every conflict is a serious test, and every decision carries weight.

BLACKWOOD combines intense, up-close fighting with a gradually unfolding story. The game takes you from the cramped space of a Brooklyn DVD store basement to the vibrant, dangerous streets of New York City in 2012. Each fight is carefully planned and feels like an action movie, and your decisions matter. The quieter scenes with the woman in the store serve as a reminder to Anton—and the player—that even in a dark world, hope and humanity can still be found.

Key Features

  • 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.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

Announce Trailer

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2025-10-06 19:31