Focus Entertainment have announced the release date of their Slavic-inspired action-adventure game, Blacktail.
Blacktail releases December 15th for Windows PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series XIS.
In Blacktail, players get to forge the story of the legendary witch of the woods, Baba Yaga. The game follows a teenage Yaga, who must survive in the wilderness after being exiled from her town for witchcraft.
Yaga must unravel the secrets of her past and harness her budding magical talent to outsmart a dark forest full of spirits and monsters from Slavic folklore. In addition to Yaga’s magic and potion crafting capabilities, players will have to master archery as they fight enemies and hunt for food.
Your choices in Yaga’s journey will determine if she becomes a benevolent forest guardian, or a nightmarish wicked witch that terrorizes rural communities.
You can find the new trailer below.
You can find a rundown (via Steam) below:
Become the guardian of the woods or the terror nightmares are made of. Forge the legend of Baba Yaga and live out its origins in BLACKTAIL, a one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat, magic and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.
You play as Yaga, a 16-year-old girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from a medieval Slavic settlement. When living memories of your past return as foul, walking spirits, you are left with no other option than to hunt them down in hopes of unravelling your own mystery.
- 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.