Gamescom: Focus makes mystical Blacktail look bizarrely good

With Blacktail, publisher Focus Entertainment ventures into the eerie worlds of Slavic myths: Polish developer studio The Parasight plans to release the action adventure on December 15th 2022.

There have been many trailers and announcements at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022 and one of the most eye-catching was the presentation of Blacktail, Focus Entertainment's upcoming action adventure, which is to be available as early as December 15th 2022. Apparently, the young Polish developer team The Parasight has created a coherent open world, with quirky character designs and an appealing framework story. The story is based on the Slavic legend of the twin sisters Zora and Yaga, also known as Baba Yaga. In many fairy-tale depictions of Baba Jaga, the woman living in the forest is regarded as a witch who makes a pact with the devil. The tales of Baba Yaga differ depending on the regional interpretation. In the Blacktail trailer for Gamescom, "A Witch's Fate", Focus makes reference to the depiction of a witch-like figure.

In Blacktail, you write the legend of 16-year-old Baba Yaga and experience the events first-hand from a first-person perspective. The protagonist from the Slavic fairy tale has been accused of witchcraft and driven from her home. This is where you come in: Do you make Baba Jaga a respected guardian of the forest or a nightmarish figure of terror? You'll probably embody both versions of Baba Yaga in Focus' game as you hunt down the ghosts of your past.

In Blacktail, challenging bow battles await you in a land where you decide the fate of the region and its inhabitants. And if your physical ranged weapon is not enough, you can make use of magical powers. Blacktail also provides you with a complex skill system. Your (moral or immoral) decisions in the game will shape your career and your abilities.

Blacktail Special Features

• Decide the fate of the land and its inhabitants, witness the impact of your decisions on your skills through BLACKTAIL’s Morality system.
• Track down elusive spirits with your trusty bow and gauntlet, engage in thrilling boss fights.
• Craft arrows and potions, hunt wild game, and gather resources to survive in the ominous woods.
• Find hidden treasures to learn more about your surroundings and history.
• Collect lost recipes and brew elixirs to improve your abilities and shape your playstyle.

Blacktail will be released on December 15th 2022. As a partner of Focus Entertainment, we will be able to offer you the game shortly.