Factsheet

Developer:
THE PARASIGHT
Based in Cracow, Poland

Publisher
Focus Entertainment
Based in Paris, France

Release date:
15 December 2022

Platforms:
Steam PC
GOG.com
Epic Games Store
PlayStation®5
Xbox Series X|S

Studio press kit:
THE PARASIGHT

Official Website:
blacktail.game

Regular Price:
Free Demo on Steam during Steam Next Fest February 2022

Description

Become the witch of the woods in BLACKTAIL. Slavic myth comes to life in this surreal first-person action-adventure. Discover Yaga’s story and guide her along the path to become either the fearsome guardian of the forest or the dark legend that haunts children’s nightmares.

Create the myth of Baba Yaga by living out the origins of this classic Slavic folk story in BLACKTAIL, the first-person action-adventure from THE PARASIGHT. Experience a one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world. Choose your path to become either the guardian of the woods or the terror nightmares are made of.

You play as Yaga, a 16-year-old girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from an early medieval Slavic settlement. When living memories of her past return as foul, walking spirits, Yaga is faced with no other option than to hunt them down in hopes of unraveling her own mystery.

Unravel The Past

  • Follow a mysterious voice leading Yaga down the dark path to power and discover your own past along the way.
  • Track down elusive spirits with the help of the Black Cat, and engage in thrilling boss fights to awaken Yaga’s missing memories.
  • Relive memories to gather clues and solve the mystery of Yaga’s lost friends in this 15+ hour adventure.

Explore The Wild

  • Harness your trusty bow and gauntlet to defeat the many enemies that haunt the wilds.
  • Craft arrows and potions, hunt wild game, and gather resources to survive in the foreboding woods.
  • Collect lost recipes from the ancient Grimoire and brew elixirs in the Cauldron to unlock skill upgrades and grow into the tales of legend.
  • Transform your playstyle using powerful Hexes and an enchanted Broom.
  • Find hidden treasures and pieces of Slavic myths to learn more about your surroundings and history.

Shape Your Future

  • BLACKTAIL’s Morality System changes your skills as you make story-defining decisions.
  • Choose your alliances and beliefs through fairy tale-driven side quests.
  • Decide the fate of the land and its inhabitants: be vengeful and manipulative or honest and compassionate to the creatures of BLACKTAIL’s fantastical forest.
  • Dive beyond the surreal. Every memory is an artfully crafted 2.5D narrative episode – each a mind-bending vision shedding light on Yaga’s heart and soul as well as her mysterious origins.

Press releases


Official Videos

BLACKTAIL | Accolades Trailer YouTube


BLACKTAIL | Launch Trailer YouTube


BLACKTAIL | Original Soundtrack Teaser YouTube


BLACKTAIL | Behind The Scenes YouTube


Meet the cast of BLACKTAIL - Nergal YouTube


BLACKTAIL | Gameplay Overview Trailer YouTube


BLACKTAIL | 'A Witch's Fate' Trailer | Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022 YouTube


BLACKTAIL | NERGAL - Demo Teaser YouTube


BLACKTAIL | Official Announcement Teaser YouTube


Coverage - selected examples

BLACKTAIL: IGN The First Preview YouTube


Screenshots

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Events

  • IGN Expo 2021 Summer of Gaming Showcase
  • Feature in Microsoft’s ID@Xbox Winter Game Fest Demo event as part of The Game Awards celebration
  • Steam Next Fest February 2022
  • Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022

THE PARASIGHT
Official Studio Website

BLACKTAIL GAME
Official Project Website

FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT
BLACKTAIL Game Website


THE PARASIGHT

WITH US, EVERY LEGEND GETS A SECOND ACT

Award-winning studio, breathing new life into well-known legends and shaping them into unforgettable journeys. From hidden gems to modern icons - each legend embraced by THE PARASIGHT team keeps the global audience inspired and captivated. Creators of the critically acclaimed BLACKTAIL, where the story of Baba Yaga comes to life.


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