Blacknut announces a new publishing partnership with Stunlock Studios, bringing its hit vampire action RPG “V Rising” to its cloud gaming platform just in time for Halloween. The launch marks the first release under the partnership and reinforces Blacknut’s continued focus on bringing more high-quality, sought-after gaming experiences to players worldwide.
Blending action RPG combat, survival mechanics, and gothic fantasy, “V Rising” has carved out a distinctive position in the gaming market through its vampire-themed universe, deep progression systems, and castle-building mechanics. Players must hunt for blood, gather resources, craft equipment and defeat powerful enemies as they rise through a dark, open world. Its established appeal and engaging gameplay systems make it a strong addition to Blacknut’s expanding catalog of premium titles, bringing a proven experience to new audiences through cloud gaming.
“Partnering with Stunlock Studios to bring V Rising to Blacknut is a testament to our commitment to bringing more premium, high-caliber titles to players globally. We want to keep raising the bar for our catalog by working with talented studios and established publishers to make outstanding gaming experiences accessible to more people. V Rising is a fantastic addition to our offering, and we’re excited to bring Stunlock Studios’ acclaimed title to our global community to our community” - Nabil Laredj VP, Business Development & Licensing
Through Blacknut, players can discover V Rising via cloud gaming, without downloads, installations, or high-end gaming hardware. The launch offers another way for players to access a premium gaming experience across supported connected devices, bringing an ambitious PC gaming title to Blacknut’s growing global audience.
The partnership with Stunlock Studios is another key step in Blacknut’s strategy to strengthen its catalog with premium titles from established developers and publishers. As cloud gaming continues to create new opportunities for games to reach audiences across devices and markets, Blacknut is focused on expanding its offering beyond a broad catalog to include more high-caliber experiences that resonate with players worldwide.
“We’re excited to partner with Blacknut to bring V Rising to new audiences and expand its reach across more regions and markets. Making the game available through cloud gaming invites more players to embrace the night, build their castles, and explore the gothic world we’ve created. We look forward to welcoming these new players into our growing vampire community.” -Ruth Dominguez. Sales and Commercial Ops Manager
Launching V Rising for Halloween offers a fitting introduction to the partnership, bringing its dark vampire universe to players at one of the year's most atmospheric times. For Blacknut, it also reflects a broader commitment to working with leading game developers and publishers to deliver an increasingly compelling catalog, combining variety with premium titles that give players more reasons to discover and play through the cloud.
With Stunlock Studios joining its network of publishing partners, Blacknut continues to expand the range of experiences available to its users worldwide, reaffirming its ambition to make high-quality gaming accessible on more screens, with fewer barriers between players and the games they want to play.
About Stunlock – www.stunlock.com
Stunlock Studios is a Swedish game developer based in Skövde, best known for the vampire survival hit V Rising and the arena brawler Battlerite. V Rising’s gothic world has already drawn in more than 6 million players worldwide, while Battlerite became a popular free-to-play title on Steam, welcoming over 6 million players into its competitive arena. Driven by a passion for multiplayer action games, Stunlock Studios focuses on crafting immersive, community-driven experiences that put players at the heart of every design decision.
Blacknut is the world's leading independent cloud gaming service dedicated to the general public, distributed both directly to consumers and B2B through ISPs, device manufacturers, OTT services & Media companies. Blacknut offers the largest catalog of premium games, with over 1,000 titles through 150+ licensing partnerships, curated for players of all ages and genres, all included in a monthly subscription. The service is available in more than 65 countries across Europe, Asia, LATAM, MENA, & North America on a wide range of devices, including mobiles, set-top boxes, and Smart TVs.