Blackwood: The John Wick-Inspired Shooter Blending Gun-Fu and Storytelling
Blackwood is the closest thing to a John Wick game fans have ever seen — a cinematic third-person shooter combining brutal combat, stealth, and a double life narrative. Developed by AttritoM7 Productions, this ambitious indie project is set for release on Steam in Q2 2026. It merges gun-fu choreography with deep emotional storytelling, delivering both adrenaline and humanity in equal measure.
Living Two Lives in New York
Set in 2012 New York, Blackwood puts players in the shoes of a DVD store owner who leads a double life as a professional assassin. By day, you serve customers and maintain a calm facade; by night, you embrace chaos, taking down targets with ruthless precision. The blend of hand-to-hand melee combat, responsive shooting, and cinematic takedowns makes every fight feel handcrafted. The developer describes it as “grounded yet stylish,” offering players complete control during fast-paced battles. Beyond the action, the narrative explores guilt, secrecy, and survival in a morally gray underworld.
Gun-Fu Combat Meets Real Emotion
Blackwood’s combat aims to replicate the rhythm of John Wick’s gun-fu style, emphasizing fluid movement and quick reflexes. Each encounter encourages improvisation — chaining melee hits into rapid-fire shots, rolling across cover, and finishing with brutal precision. The story promises to balance intensity with vulnerability, showing what it means to live between two identities. The New York setting serves as more than a backdrop; it’s a character in itself, full of light, noise, and danger. While Blackwood lacks an official release date, it’s already drawing comparisons to Uncharted for its cinematic direction and player-driven emotion. If executed well, it could redefine action storytelling for the next generation of shooters.
