BLACKWOOD vs Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: 2012 Brooklyn, New York
• Platforms: PC
• Release Window: Q3 2026
• 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.

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: 1964 Soviet Jungle (Cold War)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Unique Feature: A faithful, ground-up remake of a classic, preserving the original story and voice work while completely overhauling the visuals in Unreal Engine 5 and modernizing the controls.

• DVDs: As the owner of a DVD store, players can buy and sell films, which may function as a form of collectible.
• Lore Items: The detailed world is filled with environmental storytelling (ads, tattoos, posters) that piece together the game's narrative.

• Kerotan Frogs: Small, green toy frogs hidden in every single area of the game. Finding and shooting all 64 of them unlocks a special reward like the Stealth Camo.
• Medical Plants & Fungi: Flora found throughout the jungle that can be collected and used to craft medical supplies to treat specific injuries like cuts, broken bones, and burns.
• Food (Fauna): The jungle is filled with various animals (snakes, frogs, birds, fish) that Snake can hunt and eat to restore his stamina gauge.

• Action
• Thriller
• Third-Person Shooter
• Hitman
• Dual Life
• Crime
• Narrative-Driven
• Beat 'em up

• Stealth
• Espionage
• Cold War
• Jungle Survival
• Betrayal
• Patriotism
• Nuclear Deterrence
• Action-Adventure

• Firearms: Varies
  A diverse arsenal of over 30 unique weapons for fast, stylish, and unforgiving gunplay.
• Hand-to-Hand: Melee
  A core component of combat, used in the game's extensive and brutal takedown system.
• Environmental Weapons: Improvised
  Players can use the environment around them to eliminate enemies with precision and style as part of the contextual finisher system.

• M1911A1: Pistol
  Snake's customized .45 caliber pistol. A reliable and powerful sidearm for both lethal and non-lethal (via tranquilizer darts) engagements.
• AK-47: Assault Rifle
  A common assault rifle carried by Soviet soldiers in the region. Effective in open combat but noisy, compromising stealth.
• SVD Dragunov: Sniper Rifle
  A semi-automatic sniper rifle used for long-range engagements, particularly against enemy sentries and during certain boss fights.
• RPG-7: Rocket Launcher
  A powerful anti-tank rocket launcher, essential for destroying the Shagohod superweapon and other armored targets.
• CQC Knife: Melee Weapon
  An integral part of the Close Quarters Combat system, used for silent takedowns, interrogations, and as a last resort in combat.

• Camouflage Uniforms: Instead of armor, Snake's defense is his stealth. Players collect a variety of camouflage uniforms (e.g., Tiger Stripe, Leaf, Water) that must be equipped to match the current environment, increasing the 'Camo Index' and making Snake harder to see.

• Camouflage Uniforms: A key gameplay mechanic. Players can access a menu at any time to switch Snake's uniform to match their surroundings (trees, grass, rock, water) to increase their stealth effectiveness.
• Face Paint: Similar to uniforms, players can apply various face paints (e.g., Black, Splitter, Woodland) to further increase their Camo Index.

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.

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.

• Naked Snake: Playable Protagonist
  A former Green Beret and operative of the elite FOX unit. This mission is the defining moment that sets him on the path to becoming Big Boss.
• The Boss: Antagonist / Mentor
  A legendary soldier who mentored Snake. Her defection and leadership of the Cobra Unit is the central mystery of the game.
• Revolver Ocelot: Rival
  A young, ambitious major in the GRU and commander of the Ocelot Unit. He develops a fierce rivalry with Snake throughout the game.
• EVA: Ally / Femme Fatale
  A fellow American spy sent to assist Snake, though her true motives are unclear. She is a skilled operative and motorcycle rider.
• Colonel Volgin: Antagonist
  A sadistic GRU colonel with the ability to control electricity. He is the primary antagonist driving the development of the Shagohod.

• Main Story Quests
  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.
• DVD Store Management
  A life simulation gameplay loop where players must run Anton's business by buying and selling films, decorating the shop, and interacting with customers.

• Virtuous Mission
  The prologue mission where Snake makes his first HALO jump into the Soviet jungle to locate and extract the defecting scientist, Nikolai Sokolov.
• Operation Snake Eater
  The main campaign. After the Virtuous Mission ends in failure, Snake is sent back in one week later to finish the job: destroy the Shagohod superweapon and eliminate The Boss and her Cobra Unit.

• Q: What is BLACKWOOD?
  A: 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.
• Q: What is the gameplay like?
  A: 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.
• Q: Who is making the game?
  A: The game is being developed and published by AttritoM7 Productions, the studio behind the tactical FPS, Zero Hour.
• Q: When will it be released?
  A: The game is scheduled for release in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026 on PC via Steam.

• Q: Is Metal Gear Solid Delta a new story?
  A: No, it is a faithful remake of the 2004 game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. It features the same story, characters, and level layouts, but with completely new graphics, audio, and modernized gameplay options.
• Q: Are they re-recording the voice lines?
  A: No, Konami has confirmed they are using the original voice actor performances from the 2004 game to preserve the iconic performances of actors like David Hayter (Snake) and Lori Alan (The Boss).
• Q: Do I need to play other Metal Gear games first?
  A: No. Since this story is the very first chronologically in the Metal Gear saga, it is the perfect starting point for newcomers to the series.
• Q: Can I play with the old controls and camera?
  A: Yes, the game will feature a modern third-person control scheme by default, but players will have the option to switch to the 'Legacy Style' which emulates the original's fixed camera perspectives.

• SPECULATIVE PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. As official specs are To Be Determined (TBD), these are hypothetical projections for a next-generation title, likely built on Unreal Engine 5.
• Laptop Performance Note: A title like this would demand a high-performance gaming laptop for the best experience. The game's emphasis on cinematic action and fluid animations will require stable performance.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU would be essential to handle the advanced graphical features and maintain high framerates during intense firefights.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich city and effects-heavy combat will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the advanced enemy AI and physics-based interactions.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in a fast-paced shooter.
• Game Name: BLACKWOOD

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. This information is based on the official PC specifications from Konami, adapted to the requested JSON structure. As a ground-up remake in Unreal Engine 5, the requirements are significant, particularly the GPU, with an RTX card being the minimum. Laptop and future-generation GPU listings are extrapolated based on performance benchmarks.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop versions of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance, which is highly dependent on the laptop's TGP (Total Graphics Power) and thermal design. For a visually dense game like MGS Delta, a laptop with a powerful CPU and a well-cooled, high-TGP GPU is crucial for a stable and immersive experience in the jungle environments.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential to prevent GPU throttling and maintain a consistent framerate while rendering the detailed foliage, lighting, and effects of the Unreal Engine 5 world.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Unreal Engine 5 can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling during long gameplay sessions and graphically demanding cutscenes.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU with good power delivery is important for handling the game's world streaming, physics, and AI without creating a bottleneck for the GPU.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency and ensure the smoothest possible gameplay, which is important for the game's stealth and CQC mechanics.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: As a modern Unreal Engine 5 title, the game is expected to support the latest versions of NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS to help achieve higher framerates, especially at 1440p and 4K resolutions.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Performance will be heavily impacted by settings related to Unreal Engine 5's features, such as Lumen (Global Illumination and Reflections), Nanite (virtualized geometry), and Virtual Shadow Maps. The dense jungle environment will be particularly demanding.
• Game Name: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

• Upscaling Tech: As a modern Unreal Engine 5 title, the game is expected to support the latest versions of NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS to help achieve higher framerates, especially at 1440p and 4K resolutions.
• Key Settings Impact: Performance will be heavily impacted by settings related to Unreal Engine 5's features, such as Lumen (Global Illumination and Reflections), Nanite (virtualized geometry), and Virtual Shadow Maps. The dense jungle environment will be particularly demanding.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU would be essential to handle the advanced graphical features and maintain high framerates during intense firefights.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich city and effects-heavy combat will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the advanced enemy AI and physics-based interactions.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in a fast-paced shooter.

• G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential to prevent GPU throttling and maintain a consistent framerate while rendering the detailed foliage, lighting, and effects of the Unreal Engine 5 world.
• Cooling Thermals: Unreal Engine 5 can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling during long gameplay sessions and graphically demanding cutscenes.
• C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU with good power delivery is important for handling the game's world streaming, physics, and AI without creating a bottleneck for the GPU.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency and ensure the smoothest possible gameplay, which is important for the game's stealth and CQC mechanics.