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BLACKWOOD Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Third-Person Shooter, Beat 'em up |
| Release Window | Q3 2026 |
| Developer | AttritoM7 Productions |
| Publisher | AttritoM7 Productions |
| Setting | 2012 Brooklyn, New York |
| Perspective | Third-Person |
| Platforms | PC |
| Multiplayer | Single-Player Only |
| Unique Feature | A unique dual-life gameplay system that blends life simulation as a DVD store owner with a brutal, cinematic, John Wick-inspired third-person shooter. |
BLACKWOOD System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum (Speculative - Target: 1080p, 60 FPS, Low/Medium Preset) – Low/Medium Preset.
1440p
tune Recommended (Speculative - Target: 1440p, 60+ FPS, High Preset) – High Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Quality') recommended.
BLACKWOOD Laptop Recommendations
memory Intel Core I7 12700 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3070 140W
storage 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
1349
Model: MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I7 12700 H (Score: 900)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 (Score: 6600) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset.).
memory Intel Core I9 13900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
999
Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 13900 H (Score: 1058)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4060 140W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
1749
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset.).
memory Intel Core I9 12900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3070 TI 150W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
1397
Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 12900 H (Score: 1030)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 TI (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset.).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435 HS
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3050 75W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
799
Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435 HS (Score: 1655)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4070
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
1699
Model: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
1615
Model: ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset.).
memory AMD Ryzen 9 8940 HX
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 5060 115W
storage 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
1689
Model: HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 8940 HX (Score: 2225)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5060 (Score: 9000) @ 115W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA / FHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset.).
memory Intel Core I9 12950 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3080 TI 175W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
2499
Model: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 12950 H (Score: 1054)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080 TI (Score: 9100) @ 175W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4080
storage 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
2699
Model: HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4080 (Score: 10500)
storage RAM: 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset.).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
A modern 64-bit OS would be a firm requirement.
- memoryDirectX: DirectX 12
DirectX 12 would likely be required for advanced graphical features.
- save_altStorage Note: 80 GB available space (NVMe SSD Recommended)
A fast NVMe SSD would be highly recommended to handle the streaming of the detailed New York environment.
BLACKWOOD: Map Size and Regions
The game takes place in the open world of 2012 New York. The city is designed to be a living character, with every detail carrying meaning. The core gameplay loop is split between managing Anton's DVD store in Brooklyn during the day and exploring the city's criminal underworld on contract kills at night.
BLACKWOOD Skills & Upgrades Overview
The game incorporates light RPG elements to make Anton's dual identity feel more tangible. While specific skill trees have not been detailed, progression is tied to mastering the combat system, which includes fluid movement (dives, rolls, slides) and a vast arsenal of over 30 unique weapons. A key part of the gameplay is mastering the game's 30+ contextual finishers.
BLACKWOOD: Game Editions
Details on different game editions are yet to be announced.
BLACKWOOD: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
BLACKWOOD is a single-player game, so cross-platform play is not applicable.
BLACKWOOD Specific Game Elements
BLACKWOOD Weapons
- securityEnvironmental Weapons (Improvised)
Players can use the environment around them to eliminate enemies with precision and style as part of the contextual finisher system.
- securityFirearms (Varies)
A diverse arsenal of over 30 unique weapons for fast, stylish, and unforgiving gunplay.
- securityHand-to-Hand (Melee)
A core component of combat, used in the game's extensive and brutal takedown system.
BLACKWOOD Vehicles
- directions_carCars (Ground Vehicle)
The game will feature high-octane driving chase sequences through the streets of 2012 New York.
BLACKWOOD Characters
- personAnton Blackwood - Playable Protagonist (playable)
The main character who lives a double life as a quiet DVD store owner and a ruthless professional hitman.
- personFemale Co-worker - Key NPC
A woman who works alongside Anton in his store, representing his connection to humanity and a normal life.
Top 3 Characters:
Blackwood: The protagonist, a man living a dual life as a DVD store owner and a professional hitman, who begins to question his own free will. 2. The Female Co-worker: A key character who works with Anton at the DVD store, representing his connection to a normal, gentler life. 3. The Unseen Manipulator: The primary antagonist figure who is secretly watching and directing Anton's life from behind the scenes.
BLACKWOOD Missions / Objectives
- flagDVD Store Management
Objective: A life simulation gameplay loop where players must run Anton's business by buying and selling films, decorating the shop, and interacting with customers.
- flagMain Story Quests
Objective: A cinematic, slow-burn narrative campaign that follows Anton Blackwood as he carries out his contracts and gets pulled deeper into a web of conspiracies, questioning if he is truly in control of his own life.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives:
the DVD Store: A life simulation objective where players run Anton's business, interact with customers, and decorate the shop. 2. Complete Hitman Contracts: The core nighttime objective of taking on clandestine operations as a professional assassin. 3. Uncover the Conspiracy: The main story objective to discover who is pulling the strings behind Anton's life and why.
BLACKWOOD Companions / Summons
- groupNone (N/A)
Ability: The game is designed as a solo experience focused on Anton's personal journey. There are no companion or follower systems.
BLACKWOOD Collectibles
- collections_bookmarkDVDs
Location/Use: As the owner of a DVD store, players can buy and sell films, which may function as a form of collectible.
- collections_bookmarkLore Items
Location/Use: The detailed world is filled with environmental storytelling (ads, tattoos, posters) that piece together the game's narrative.
Top 3 Collectibles:
As a DVD store owner, Anton can buy and sell films, suggesting a collection mechanic. 2. Weapons: An arsenal of over 30 unique weapons to find and utilize. 3. Lore Items: The detailed world is filled with environmental storytelling (ads, tattoos, posters) that piece together the game's narrative.
BLACKWOOD Armor
- shieldNone
Focus/Stats: The game does not appear to feature a traditional armor system. The protagonist wears standard clothing. Survival is based on skill, cover, and fluid movement.
BLACKWOOD Clothing / Appearance
- checkroomCivilian and Combat Attire
Details: Anton's appearance will shift between his daytime life as a store owner and his nighttime life as an assassin. It is not yet known if clothing will be customizable.
BLACKWOOD Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
The game is a strictly single-player experience and does not have any multiplayer or co-operative modes.
- labelStory and Setting
The game is set in an authentic recreation of 2012 Brooklyn, New York. Players control Anton Blackwood, who lives a double life as a quiet DVD store owner by day and a ruthless professional hitman by night. The slow-burn narrative, inspired by crime thrillers, explores Anton's struggle for control as he realizes his life might be manipulated by an unseen force.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics
- 1. Dual-Life Roleplay: The core structure of the game. Players engage in life simulation and business management as a DVD store owner by day, which contrasts sharply with the brutal, cinematic third-person shooter combat of his life as a hitman by night. 2. Contextual Takedown System: The signature combat feature. A system of over 30 grounded, weighty, and brutal finishers that make extensive use of the environment, allowing players to turn the world into a weapon. 3. Grounded 'John Wick'-style Combat: A fast, stylish, and unforgiving combat system that blends intense gunfights with detailed hand-to-hand brawling, all built around fluid movement and responsive, cinematic action.
BLACKWOOD Frequently Asked Questions
- help_outline What is BLACKWOOD?BLACKWOOD is a single-player, third-person action thriller about a man living a double life as a DVD store owner by day and a professional hitman by night. It is known for its John Wick-inspired combat and deep, cinematic narrative.
- help_outline What is the gameplay like?It is a blend of life simulation and third-person shooting. By day, you manage a DVD store. By night, you engage in fast, stylish, and brutal cover-based gunplay and hand-to-hand combat, with a focus on over 30 contextual takedowns.
- help_outline Who is making the game?The game is being developed and published by AttritoM7 Productions, the studio behind the tactical FPS, Zero Hour.
- help_outline When will it be released?The game is scheduled for release in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026 on PC via Steam.