[Press Release] BLACKWOOD EXPANDS ACT 1 WITH THE NEW CONTRACTS UPDATE, AVAILABLE NOW

Press Release  •  06 Nov 2026 14:00

For Immediate Release

 

BLACKWOOD EXPANDS ACT 1 WITH THE NEW CONTRACTS UPDATE, AVAILABLE TODAY

Four new side missions, an additional weapon, improved melee combat and a host of gameplay refinements arrive alongside full Razer Chroma integration.

November 6, 2026. Publisher IZilla Games and developer AttritoM7 Productions will release the Contracts Update for BLACKWOOD, today bringing a substantial new content drop to Act 1 alongside gameplay improvements, new weapons, additional music and a range of fixes. Available now, the update adds several side missions players can tackle between story missions, giving Anton three new contracts to take on as he builds his criminal empire.

The new contracts introduce a varied set of challenges, including a wave-based shooter, a drifting trial, and a sniper mission. Whether players prefer testing their aim, taking on waves of enemies, or putting their driving skills to the test, there are new ways to step away from the main story and earn their keep.

The Contracts Update for BLACKWOOD Act 1 will be available from 6pm UK / 7pm CET / 1pm EST / 10am PST today. Check out the new trailer for a closer look at the latest additions and improvements.

Watch the new Contracts Update trailer here

Download the press kit here

Request review code for BLACKWOOD here

 

FOUR NEW CONTRACTS. MORE WAYS TO PLAY.

The Contracts Update also brings a number of additions and improvements across BLACKWOOD Act 1, including:

Three New Side Missions: Take on a wave-based shooter, drifting trial, and sniper mission. More side missions are expected to be released before Act 2.

New Weapon - MP5: Purchase the MP5 from the dark web, alongside several new weapon modification parts.

Reworked Melee Combat: Improved melee combat and additional animations, addressing one of the areas highlighted in player feedback.

Updated Tutorial: A clearer tutorial experience, with helpful tips appearing throughout the game.

New Music: More tracks to enjoy while managing the shop or heading out on a contract.

Gameplay Improvements: Further camera polish, refinements to movement and dives, plus a range of bug fixes and general improvements.

Since Act 1 launched, the team has been working through player and community feedback to address initial issues and improve the experience. The Contracts Update reflects that ongoing work, with further fixes and refinements included alongside the new content. Full patch notes are available on the BLACKWOOD Steam page.

BLACKWOOD PARTNERS WITH RAZER

Alongside the update, BLACKWOOD is partnering with Razer to integrate the Razer Chroma RGB Ecosystem with the game. Chroma RGB enabled devices from Razer and more than 50 third-party hardware brands will react to the in-game environment, adding another layer of immersion to the experience.

BLACKWOOD will also be available to launch through Razer Cortex, where players can earn Razer Silver by playing in the Razer Cortex Play to Earn program from November 6-13.

BLACKWOOD Act 1 is available to purchase now on Steam, with Acts 2 and 3 launching in 2027. 

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Press Contact:

Mark Allen 

On behalf of IZilla Games and AttritoM7 Productions

mark@infernozilla.com  

 

About AttritoM7 Productions

AttritoM7 Productions is a game development and publishing company based in Bangladesh, specializing in the creation of original video game titles, including Agontuk and Zero Hour.

 

About IZilla Games

IZilla Games is an independent game publisher born from Infernozilla, a marketing agency that has helped more than 200 games reach the market. Built by gamers, for gamers, IZilla Games is dedicated to helping indie developers bring their games to players through a developer-friendly publishing model. Visit the IZilla Games website to learn more.

BLACKWOOD: ONE PURCHASE, THREE ACTS – ACT 1 OUT NOW ON STEAM

Press Release  •  16 Sep 2026 17:00

BLACKWOOD: ONE PURCHASE, THREE ACTS – ACT 1 OUT NOW ON STEAM

Buy BLACKWOOD now and receive Acts 2 and 3 as free updates, with the complete three-act story planned to arrive by September 2027

September 16, 2026. Indie developer AttritoM7 Productions and publisher IZilla Games today announce that BLACKWOOD: Act 1 is out now on Steam, beginning a dark, cinematic single-player story set in 2012 New York, where by day players run a seemingly ordinary DVD store and by night step into the role of a ruthless assassin.

BLACKWOOD follows Anton, whose seemingly mundane day job provides a stark contrast to the violent world he inhabits after dark. Combining cinematic storytelling with grounded combat, brutal takedowns, and responsive gunplay, BLACKWOOD puts players in control of a character living a dangerous double life, where every encounter can demand careful preparation, and every bullet counts.

Act 1 is just the beginning. BLACKWOOD is designed as a complete three-act experience, with Acts 2 and 3 included with the initial purchase and arriving as free updates to existing owners. Act 2 is planned for March 2027, with Act 3 following in September 2027.

Watch the BLACKWOOD: Act 1 launch trailer here

Download the press kit here

Request a review code for BLACKWOOD here

 

ONE PURCHASE. THREE ACTS.

BLACKWOOD launches at $24.99USD / €24.99EUR / £23.49GBP, with the base price increasing as the game expands:

Act 1 – September 16, 2026: $24.99/€24.99/£23.49

Act 2 – March 2027: $29.99/€24.99/£23.49

Act 3 – September 2027: $34.99/€34.99/£33.49

The proposition is simple: buy BLACKWOOD once and receive all three acts. There is no need to purchase Act 2 or Act 3 separately. Anyone who purchases BLACKWOOD during Act 1 will receive the remaining acts as free updates to their existing copy. 

SUPPORT THE BLACKWOOD PROJECT

For players who want to support the development of BLACKWOOD, a Supporter Edition will also be available for $5.00 / €5.00 / £4.49.

The Supporter Edition includes:

An exclusive cosmetic for Anton

An exclusive handgun

$5,000 Dirty Cash

$500 Clean Cash

The Supporter Edition is an optional upgrade for players who want to show their support while picking up some exclusive in-game items and additional cash.

THE STORY STARTS HERE

Act 1 delivers 6+ hours of gameplay, combining four main story missions with multiple side missions and additional content. Players who spend more time with the store management and sim elements of BLACKWOOD can expect a longer experience than the prescribed 6 hours.

BLACKWOOD is a focused, linear single-player experience rather than an open-world game, with its story driven by carefully designed encounters, cinematic presentation and a growing sense of danger. 

The planned structure is:

Act 1: 4 main missions, plus side missions and additional content

Act 2: 4 main missions, plus side missions and additional content

Act 3: 5 main missions, plus side missions and additional content

The mission counts refer to the main story missions only. Each act contains additional content beyond the main storyline, while Act 3 features an additional main mission to accommodate an alternate ending.

MORE TO COME

The three major acts form the backbone of BLACKWOOD's story, but development will continue between their releases.

Updates can introduce new side missions, collectibles, achievements, takedowns, weapons, enemy variations and other additional content, where appropriate. Patches will also address bugs, technical issues and other improvements as development continues.

THE ROAD AHEAD

With Act 1 available now, AttritoM7 Productions continues development on the remaining chapters of BLACKWOOD.

Act 2 is planned for March 2027, followed by Act 3 in September 2027, completing the three-act story. These dates represent the team's current development targets, with further details on each upcoming act to be revealed as development progresses.

For players joining BLACKWOOD today, the journey begins with Act 1, but their purchase already includes everything still to come.

KEY FEATURES

One Purchase, Three Acts – Buy BLACKWOOD once and receive Acts 2 and 3 as free updates.

6+ Hours in Act 1 – Four main story missions alongside side missions and additional content.

A Double Life – Experience Anton's life as a seemingly ordinary DVD store owner by day and ruthless assassin by night.

Tactical Combat – Manage limited ammunition, realistic weapon behaviour and dangerous encounters where every decision matters.

A Focused Story – A cinematic, linear single-player experience unfolding across three connected acts.

More to Come – Future acts and updates will expand BLACKWOOD with new story content, missions, collectibles, weapons, enemy variations and more.

BLACKWOOD: Act 1 is out now on Steam with Acts 2 and 3 launching in 2027. 

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Press Contact:

Mark Allen 

On behalf of IZilla Games and AttritoM7 Productions

mark@infernozilla.com  

 

About AttritoM7 Productions

AttritoM7 Productions is a game development and publishing company based in Bangladesh, specializing in the creation of original video game titles, including Agontuk and Zero Hour.

 

About IZilla Games

IZilla Games is an independent game publisher born from Infernozilla, a marketing agency that has helped more than 200 games reach the market. Built by gamers, for gamers, IZilla Games is dedicated to helping indie developers bring their games to players through a developer-friendly publishing model. Visit the IZilla Games website to learn more.

[Press Release] Before You Play BLACKWOOD, There Are a Few Things You Should Know

Press Release  •  14 Sep 2026 16:45

Before You Play BLACKWOOD, There Are a Few Things You Should Know

New gameplay trailer reveals the details, mechanics and systems that could make all the difference when BLACKWOOD: Act 1 arrives on Steam September 16.

With BLACKWOOD: Act 1 just days away from its September 16 launch on Steam, developer AttritoM7 Productions and publisher IZilla Games have released a new gameplay trailer revealing some of the things players should know before stepping into the dangerous double life of Anton Blackwood.

BLACKWOOD is a gritty third-person action thriller set in New York in 2012. By day, players manage a seemingly ordinary DVD store; by night, they enter the city's criminal underworld as Anton Blackwood, a ruthless contract killer caught between survival, morality, and a past that refuses to stay buried.

Combining cinematic storytelling with responsive gunplay, grounded melee combat, brutal takedowns, and a detailed recreation of 2012 New York, BLACKWOOD explores the consequences of living two very different lives.

Watch the new Things You Should Know Before Playing BLACKWOOD trailer here

Download the press kit here

Request review code for BLACKWOOD here

BLACKWOOD may look like a cinematic third-person action thriller, but beneath its stylish gunplay and brutal combat lies a collection of systems designed to reward players who pay attention, adapt to changing situations, and make the most of everything around them.

From managing ammunition and switching weapons on the fly to using movement, environmental objects and takedowns to gain the upper hand, BLACKWOOD gives players plenty of options when things inevitably go wrong. And when the bullets run out, players may need to think quickly and use whatever is available to survive.

The new trailer takes a closer look at some of these mechanics, while also offering a glimpse at the systems waiting between missions. Players will discover ways to customise their arsenal, improve their shooting, manage Anton’s health, make use of his home and even understand how the game’s delivery and progression systems work.

But BLACKWOOD isn't about simply following the safest route through a mission. Its combat encourages players to stay mobile, take risks, and use the world around them. Diving into danger, chaining together takedowns, exploiting the environment, and making every round count can all make the difference between walking away from a fight and ending up on the wrong side of it.

For players looking to master the experience, plenty of deeper systems await, including different weapon configurations, shooting drills, difficulty options, and additional ways to approach combat.

A Double Life Begins September 16

BLACKWOOD puts players in the role of Anton Blackwood, an apparently ordinary DVD store owner living in New York in 2012. By day, Anton runs his store and manages his life outside the criminal underworld. By night, he becomes a ruthless contract killer, navigating dangerous missions where survival depends on his ability to adapt.

BLACKWOOD: Act 1 is the first part of a three-act story and will launch on Steam on September 16, 2026. Players who purchase BLACKWOOD at launch will receive the future Acts as free updates as they are released, with Act 2 currently planned for March 2027 and Act 3 for September 2027. BLACKWOOD is a full game released progressively in three planned acts, not an Early Access title.

Following its first public playable appearance at Gamescom 2026, where the demo received strong player response across six playable stations, AttritoM7 Productions is now preparing to put BLACKWOOD into players’ hands for the first time at launch.

Key Features

Cinematic Third-Person Action: Fast, responsive gunplay and grounded melee combat combine with brutal takedowns and fluid movement.

Fight Your Way: Stay mobile, use takedowns, and exploit the environment to overcome groups of enemies.

Make Every Bullet Count: Manage ammunition, switch weapons quickly and adapt when your current weapon runs dry.

Build Your Arsenal: Discover and collect different weapons, variants and modifications to create your preferred loadout.

Master Anton: Use movement, diving, slow motion and other combat systems to gain the advantage.

A Living Double Life: Run Anton’s DVD store by day and operate as a contract killer by night.

More Than Just Combat: Manage health, food, deliveries, equipment, outfits, music and other aspects of Anton’s life between missions.

Practice Makes Perfect: Hone your skills and target acquisition at the shooting range.

Choose Your Challenge: Multiple difficulty options offer different levels of challenge for players looking to test their skills.

Act 1 Begins September 16: The first chapter of BLACKWOOD’s three-act story launches on Steam, with future acts included free for existing owners.

BLACKWOOD: Act 1 launches September 16, 2026 on PC via Steam. Wishlist on Steam now. 

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Press Contact:

Mark Allen 

On behalf of IZilla Games and AttritoM7 Productions

mark@infernozilla.com  

 

About AttritoM7 Productions

AttritoM7 Productions is a game development and publishing company based in Bangladesh, specializing in the creation of original video game titles, including Agontuk and Zero Hour.

 

About IZilla Games

IZilla Games is an independent game publisher born from Infernozilla, a marketing agency that has helped more than 200 games reach the market. Built by gamers, for gamers, IZilla Games is dedicated to helping indie developers bring their games to players through a developer-friendly publishing model. Visit the IZilla Games website to learn more.

BLACKWOOD Unveils Definitive Developer Deep Dive Video Ahead of First Public Playable at gamescom

Press Release  •  22 Jul 2026 16:00

 

BLACKWOOD Unveils Definitive Developer Deep Dive Video Ahead of First Public Playable Demo at gamescom

The developer-narrated deep dive explores BLACKWOOD's cinematic action, immersive world, and dangerous double life ahead of gamescom debut

 

AttritoM7 Productions, the acclaimed developer behind Zero Hour, and indie publisher IZilla Games (an Infernozilla company) have today released the most comprehensive look yet at BLACKWOOD, their upcoming cinematic third-person action-thriller coming to PC via Steam later this year.

 

Narrated by the development team, the brand-new gameplay deep dive showcases the creative vision behind BLACKWOOD, taking players beyond the action to explore the systems, mechanics, and world that define Anton Blackwood's dangerous double life. From the bustling streets of 2012 New York to brutal contract killings and meaningful progression, the showcase offers the clearest picture yet of what players can expect when BLACKWOOD launches later in 2026.

Watch the BLACKWOOD developer deep dive video here

Download the press kit here

Request review code for BLACKWOOD (when available) here

 

At the heart of BLACKWOOD is Anton Blackwood, a man caught between two worlds. By day, he runs a small Brooklyn DVD store, serving customers, managing stock, and trying to hold onto the fragments of an ordinary life. By night, he becomes a highly skilled contract killer, navigating New York's dangerous criminal underworld where every mission carries deadly consequences.

 

The developer showcase explores how these contrasting lives seamlessly intertwine throughout the experience, creating a world where narrative, combat, and player choice constantly influence one another. Players will discover a brutal city filled with memorable characters, uncover new opportunities through contract hits, adapt their approach with an expanding arsenal of customizable weapons and equipment, and experience grounded yet cinematic combat where every encounter demands careful planning, quick thinking, and decisive action.

 

Without revealing the story's biggest twists, the deep dive also offers a closer look at BLACKWOOD's richly detailed recreation of New York, its environmental storytelling, progression systems, and the cinematic presentation that brings Anton's journey to life through seamless transitions between gameplay and narrative.

 

BLACKWOOD Key Features

 

Live a Dangerous Double Life - Manage a Brooklyn DVD store by day to earn clean money before stepping into the role of a professional assassin after dark.

Grounded Cinematic Combat - Master brutal close-quarters combat, dynamic environmental takedowns, firearms, and tactical third-person action.

Authentic 2012 New York - Journey through a richly crafted recreation of the city, where every location helps bring Anton Blackwood's story to life.

Meaningful Progression & Customization - Upgrade weapons, acquire new equipment, manage resources, and tailor Anton's abilities to suit your preferred playstyle.

Narrative-Driven Gameplay - Experience a mature story where every contract, conversation, and relationship helps shape Anton's journey.

Seamless Cinematic Presentation - Blending gameplay and storytelling together with fluid transitions and an original soundtrack composed entirely in-house by AttritoM7 Productions.

 

 

The wait to experience BLACKWOOD is almost over. Fans attending Gamescom 2026 will be among the first in the world to go hands-on with the game's first-ever public playable demo, available throughout the show from 26th–30th August at the Infernozilla Megabooth in the Consumer Hall 10.2 Indie Area, Stand F044g - E061g. Members of the team will also be on hand throughout the event to introduce players to Anton Blackwood's world and discuss the game's development ahead of launch.

 

Wishlist BLACKWOOD on Steam today and be among the first to experience Anton Blackwood's dangerous double life by playing the first public demo at the Infernozilla stand during Gamescom from 26th–30th August, ahead of the game's launch later this year.

 

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Press Contact:

Mark Allen 

On behalf of IZilla Games and AttritoM7 Productions

mark@markallenpr.co.uk

 

About AttritoM7 Productions

AttritoM7 Productions is a game development and publishing company based in Bangladesh, specializing in the creation of original video game titles, including Agontuk and Zero Hour.

 

About IZilla Games

IZilla Games is an independent game publisher born from Infernozilla, a marketing agency that has helped more than 200 games reach the market. Built by gamers, for gamers, IZilla Games is dedicated to helping indie developers bring their games to players through a developer-friendly publishing model. Visit the IZilla Games website to learn more.