SYDNEY – July 7, 2021 – Blackwind, the sci-fi action-platformer with hack and slack combat, from publisher Blowfish Studios and Drakkar Dev, arrives on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Mac via Steam, GOG, the Mac App Store, and Nintendo Switch in Q4 2021.
As a human mining colony on the planet Medusa-42 combats an invasion by fearsome aliens known as the Raknos, an unlikely pair of heroes rise to action. James Hawkins, a teen with no formal training, finds himself in a Battle Frame mecha suit. Determined to push back the Raknos, save the colony, and find his father, James -- and Blackwind, the Battle Frame’s sentient AI -- are thrown into a battle unlike anything Medusa-42 has seen before.
Suit up and charge into the fray, utilizing melee strikes, ranged fire, and powerful special attacks to cut through the alien insectoids. Grow Hawkins from a rookie to a seasoned warrior, upgrading the Battle Frame’s skills across three branching paths. Turn the suit into a death machine by performing energy blade slashes before dashing away from danger and launching missiles at incoming enemies, or use special powers to finish off any stragglers. Launch your trusty drone to access areas much too small for the Battle Frame’s imposing frame to reach.
Follow James’ journey across the planet, progressing through a variety of imaginative sci-fi locations. March across sand-swept deserts, scale snowy mountains, trek through dense forests, and search secret scientific research facilities across the campaign as Hawkins and the AI attempt to defeat the Raknos threat and solve the mystery behind their assault.
Go it alone or with a friend in local co-op where one player controls the Battle Frame while the other attacks using the Battle Frame’s agile drone to deal damage. Select from Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty settings for a rewarding experience that’s action-packed and full of alien blood.
“Blackwind is a beautiful and violent send-up to sci-fi classics that has something for everyone,” said Manlio Greco, Designer, Drakkar Dev. “We hope you’ll join the fight and defeat the Raknos menace when Blackwind arrives on consoles and PC later this year.”
Blackwind will be available on PC and Mac via Steam, GOG, the Mac App Store, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in Q4 2021 for $19.99 with support for English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese and Russian language options.
For more information, please visit the official Blackwind website and join the Blowfish Studios community on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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About Blowfish Studios
Blowfish Studios is an award-winning independent game developer and publisher based in Sydney, Australia. We strive to release original multi-platform games while also collaborating with developers from around the world. As developers first, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any partnership. Our team provides development services to get the game release ready, porting to all major platforms, platform approval, marketing, and promotion to the world.
About Drakkar Dev
Based in Catania, Italy, Drakkar Dev seeks to create video games for PC and consoles. Their past experience in the game industry gave them the tools they need to streamline production. Drakkar was chosen for the ancient Viking ship and communicates a sense of travel, adventure, and discovery. Drakkar also literally means “dragon,” and dragons are always cool!
To learn more about Drakkar Dev, please visit their official website and follow their official Twitter account.
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