Black One Blood Brothers: The Tactical FPS by a Solo Developer Wins Over Players
Nantes, France, November 19, 2024: Helios Studio announces the release of a major new update alongside a fresh showcase video for the game Black One Blood Brothers, currently available in Early Access on Steam.
In its latest update, Black One Blood Brothers, which already features 20 maps for its solo campaign, expands with two new theaters of operations: New World Stronghold and Carrier Deck. The update also introduces an enhanced version of the UAV, improving the vertical aspect of missions. Additionally, a brand-new campaign editor has been implemented, complementing the existing map editor. Players can now enjoy unparalleled control over the game by creating and sharing custom maps and campaigns with the community via Steam Workshop. On top of these additions, the update delivers numerous improvements and optimizations.
Black One Blood Brothers is a remarkable achievement, developed by Victor (Helios Studio), a solo independent developer. This tactical FPS provides a deep strategic experience playable in single player, with extensive customization options and high replayability. The game is benefiting from growing popularity among early access players on Steam, with its official version 1.0 release scheduled for 2025.
In Black One Blood Brothers, players have comprehensive control over every aspect of the game: from making strategic and tactical decisions using the TacMap and Quick Orders menu, to deeply customizing operators and their equipment, and fine-tuning difficulty levels for gameplay tailored to individual preferences and skills. With features like map, mission, and campaign creation – all shareable via Steam Workshop – the game offers a diverse experience that caters to FPS enthusiasts of all levels and backgrounds.
Black One Blood Brothers is a tactical military shooter game where strategy and coordination are key. Joining the "Black One" unit, you become part of an elite force composed of top operators from around the World. This time, the threat is global, driving Black One into high-risk missions across the globe in the hope of resolving an unprecedented conflict. Operating independently of any government, this unit works from the shadows, free from political games and diplomatic constraints. As the leader of this squad, you're tasked with executing complex missions where every decision could mean the difference between life and death. Customize your crew, plan and adjust your tactics dynamically, and enjoy high replayability.
- Campaign Mode: Operation "Serpent's Whisper" - During the adventure offered in the campaign mode through Operation "Serpent's Whisper", the story kicks off in response to the insurgent group "New World," which has launched devastating attacks across the globe within days. Your mission is to neutralize this threat and trace the funding behind these attacks through 20 increasingly challenging missions. Be advised, the loss of an operator is permanent!
- Gameplay & Realism - Developed in collaboration with a former French Special Forces Commando Marine, "Black One Blood Brothers" stands out for its demanding and immersive gameplay. Command a squad of 10 operators, each with unique skills, and seamlessly switch between them to leverage their specialties in either first-person or third-person view. Success hinges on meticulous planning, optimal equipment management, and teamwork.
- Plans & Quick Orders - Implement precise action sequences for each squad member using a complex yet intuitive "Battle Plan" system. Organize your forces into multiple teams, coordinate their movements, and devise custom tactics to tackle any situation, or switch to real-time command with "Quick Orders" for dynamic decision-making.
- High-Risk Missions - Undertake high-risk missions including target neutralization, hostage rescue, bomb defusal, and retrieval of secret documents.
- Customize your Squad - Customization is at the heart of "Black One Blood Brothers." Build your squad from the ground up, selecting each member's skills and arming them with the finest arsenal.
- Game Modes & Replayability - With a variety of game modes (Dynamiccampaign, Spec Ops, War, POW, Siege, Lone Wolf, Blind Ops) and a powerful,user-friendly map editor, "Black One Blood Brothers" offers vastreplayability. Customize yourmissions, adjust difficulty, select your battlefields, and share your creations with the community through the Steam Workshop.
Victor, solo developer and founder of Helios Studio, commented: "Creating Black One Blood Brothers has been a true passion project that took me several years to build. My goal was to bring back the joy of a single-player tactical FPS, where everyone can play at their own pace and develop their own combat strategies. But I also wanted to go further with the innovative Battle Plan feature, adding an extra layer of strategy on top of the first-person view and quick commands. Seeing the game's community grow has been a real pleasure, and I’m thrilled to release this new update, which directly addresses players' feedback."
The game is available in Early Access on Steam, and players join the community on Discord.
ABOUT HELIOS STUDIO
is a video game development studio founded and led by Victor. Specializing in Unreal Engine development for the past 8 years, Victor is passionate about creating immersive worlds. His latest project, Black One Blood Brothers, a tactical military FPS, is available on Steam. Victor strives for excellence to deliver a unique and immersive gaming experience.
