Castle of Blackwater is a 2D Social Deduction game set in a magical castle of mystery and deception. Up to 15 players are divided into 3 factions, and each players is given a unique role with abilities that define their playstyle. Depending on the faction they represent, players will either complete tasks around the castle and attempt to forge alliances with their unknown allies, or instead pretend to do as such while secretly sabotaging and murdering the other players. For a detailled guide on how to play Castle of Blackwater, check out our online wiki or play our First Time User Experience (FTUE) when you launch the game for the first time.

Social Deduction is a genre of game in which players attempt to uncover each other's hidden role or team allegiance through communication and perception. By analysing the behaviours and alibi’s of different players, one can slowly find more evidence and build up a case against another player. There is usually a ‘good’ and an ‘evil’ side, in which the good are trying to achieve an objective and the evil are pretending to be good, but secretly eliminating them.

Castle of Blackwater can be played on Hyperplay. We host multiple game session per week through our social media channels like X and Discord. When Castle of Blackwater officially launches we will be playable through Steam.

Castle of Blackwater is set to go into Beta release on March 2024, featuring a fully playable and enjoyable core gameplay loop, peer-to-peer matchmaking and some navigational menu features. The full public release on PC, including inventory management, social features, progression systems and more, is set for March 2025. Mobile versions of the game are aimed to be released in late 2025.

Castle of Blackwater was founded on the principle that gamers should have genuine ownership over their in-game assets. Interested players can fully own their assets, with the freedom to sell them to third parties. For players who simply want to enjoy the game without focusing on asset ownership, cosmetics and add-ons are available for purchase as usual.

Our community is the lifeblood of our game. They have helped us shape the game since the day of its inception, and they are our primary point of reflection when considering new ideas and mechanics. If you would like to get involved with our community, to become a part of our evolution or find new player groups, you're best option is to join our Discord community. Furthermore, to stay updated on updates and news, you can follow us on Twitter, TikTok and Youtube, or subscribe to our newsletter.

The easiest way to get in touch with the team is through our Discord. Here, our team members and founders are active daily, and always eager to help newcomers. If you want to reach out more privately with a proposal or offer, feel free to open a support ticket through our Discord, and our staff will be able to respond as quickly as possible.