Castle of Blackwater Officially Launches on Steam
Castle of Blackwater, a web3 game, has officially launched on Steam after participating in Steam Next Fest last month. The 2D title is now available on PC’s biggest marketplace, with various launch weekend events and activities planned for April and the months ahead.
What Sets Castle of Blackwater Apart?
Castle of Blackwater is a 2D social deduction game set in a magical fantasy world. In this game, up to 10 players are trapped in a deceptive castle as one of 3 different factions. Each faction has unique objectives to complete, and the ultimate goal is to outwit everyone else and survive to claim victory. If you enjoy games like Among Us and Town of Salem, you’ll likely find Castle of Blackwater intriguing with its own interesting twists.
- 30+ skill-based mini-games
- Private and public game lobbies
- Built-in proximity voice & text chat
- 10 different playable characters with unique abilities
- Three factions with distinct goals
Launch Details and Features
Castle of Blackwater is priced at $6.99, but there is currently a -15% launch discount available for the first 14 days from launch, making it $5.94 until April 8th. Players who buy the game or redeem a Steam key and complete all tutorial chapters receive a limited-time Starter Bundle with cosmetics, emotes, and other goodies. The game is compatible with both Windows and Mac.
Launch Weekend Events for Castle of Blackwater
From March 28th to March 30th, Castle of Blackwater will host a series of launch weekend events for players to enjoy.
What to Expect During the Launch Weekend
During the launch weekend, players can participate in a Launch Weekend UGC Contest where they have the chance to win prizes. Additionally, there will be a 12-hour streaming marathon featuring team Q&As, guest appearances, gameplay deep dives, strategy tips, and giveaways. Live streaming recaps will also be available with hourly highlight clips from the marathon.
- Launch Weekend UGC Contest
- 12-hour streaming marathon
- Live game sessions with developers
- Big-name content creators as guest appearances
Future Events in April and Beyond
Following the launch weekend, players can look forward to more events in April and beyond. These events may include more UGC Contests, influencer spotlights, community game nights, and the launch of the Creator Program to support content creators promoting Castle of Blackwater.