FAQ
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What is BlackThorne Keep?
BlackThorne Keep is a single-player, narrative-focused Dark Fantasy RPG game under development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox.
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Is BlackThorne Multiplayer? It has cooperative mode?
Not at the moment, but we don't rule it out for the future.
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Is BlackThorne a AAA game?
No. BlackThorne Keep is an indie game, started being developed by a single person between 2021 and 2022. We count on the help of the community to support the project.
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Is BlackThorne Keep a Souls Like?
Not exactly a souls like. BlackThorne Keep has elements of souls like, but has a lot of influence on games like For Honor, Kingdom Come: Deliverance and The Witcher. However, the proposal for a more merciless combat is very close to the experience of a souls like.
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Why is the name of the game in English?
Like other international games (example: The Witcher and Kingdom Come: Deliverance), Blackthorne Keep was designed to reach a global audience. However, the game will have a special title in Portuguese, which will be revealed soon!
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Is the game historical?
Not exactly. The game takes place in a fictional version of South America, imagining what the region would be like if it had been colonized a thousand years earlier. It's a mix of fantasy with historical influences.
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Who is the creator of BlackThorne Keep?
BlackThorne Keep was designed by Roberto F. Garcia Jr over almost 20 years of tabletop RPG campaigns. In 2020, Roberto began adapting his notes and stories into a video game. In 2022, Limiar Studios was founded with the intention of taking BlackThorne Keep beyond a solitary project.
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Will we have BlackThorne Keep in other media too? Which ones?
BlackThorne Keep is inspired by an yet unpublished tabletop RPG, and there are plans to expand the Blackthorne Keep universe into other media such as comics, books, and even an animated series in the future. This will depend on the success of the game and the support of the community.
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What impact do you intend to make with the game?
In addition to offering a unique, narrative-rich fantasy experience, the game aims to highlight issues such as cultural and historical preservation. Part of the game's revenue will be directed to projects that support indigenous people and promote the appreciation of Brazilian and South American culture.
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What sets BlackThorne Keep apart from other RPGs?
- A unique setting inspired by South America.
- Decolonial narrative that critically addresses issues such as territorial disputes, genocide of indigenous people, African diaspora and ancestry.
- Innovative directional combat that mixes strategy and skill.
- Authentic representation of South American cultures and historical elements.
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You talk about the game being decolonial, what does that actually mean?
Being decolonial means looking at the tropes of medieval fantasy from a different point of view than the traditional European one. The game presents stories and issues that refer to Brazil and Latin America, such as indigenous territorial disputes, genocide, slavery and other important themes from the formation of the global south. It's a vision that offers familiarity to fantasy fans, but with a more authentic, critic and specific look at our reality.
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What elements does the game present that are familiar to Brazilians?
- Indigenous architecture, such as tabas, malocas and shabonos. Colonial architecture, such as townhouses and churches.
- Landscapes reminiscent of Serra do Espinhaço, Pico das Agulhas Negras and Brazilian biomes.
- Cultures and customs inspired by indigenous people and the colonial period.
- Vegetation such as Ipês, coconut trees and banana trees, present in scenes familiar to the Brazilian public.
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Which people will be represented within the game?
The game features fictional people inspired by the Incas, Aztecs, Mayans, indigenous people from Brazil and indigenous people from other regions of the world, as well as the indegenous people from Yakutia in Siberia, the Maori from New Zealand, etc. Each group is represented based on in-depth cultural research, respecting their roots and characteristics.
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Will we have folklore represented in the game?
Yes, elements of Brazilian folklore are present in stories and references, but without the obvious clichés. For example, we will bring allusions in the form of Easter eggs to beings from Brazilian folklore in a subtle way so that players who understand these references will notice which folklore beings will be in the game.