Roguelite deckbuilder Black Jacket drops next week on PC and consoles
Roguelite deckbuilder Black Jacket will launch on consoles and PC next week.
Revealed today, the game will arrive on May 12 on PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. A release date trailer can be seen below.
A synopsis for Black Jacket reads:
Trapped in the underworld, the player awakens among other lost souls. The only path to freedom runs through the Ferryman - who demands payment in coins for a safe passage back to life. To earn those coins, players must face off against the restless spirits who dwell in the afterlife, each one harboring their own tragic story, their own desperate bid for escape.
Black Jacket twists the rules of classic blackjack into something darker and more strategic. As players encounter each opponent, they see only hands and playstyles - never faces. Each match becomes a puzzle: learn your opponent's behavior, understand their curse, and exploit the board state with rule-bending cards. Force them to overcommit. Swap their cards. Manipulate card values. Stack impossible synergies to turn the tide. Every victory yields precious coins. Every defeat pushes the Ferryman one step further away.
Between matches, the story unfolds. Through gameplay and dialogue, players uncover the histories of those who stand against them - and their own. Black Jacket isn't just about winning; it's about understanding the cycle, and whether there's a way to break it for good. The game weaves narrative and strategy together, making each encounter a step forward in both your escape and your understanding of the world's mysterious lore.
Mi'pu'mi Games said this about the title:
"Black Jacket is about more than just luck. It's about learning to control the game flow, outsmart your rivals, and uncover their stories. We wanted to create a deckbuilder that feels both familiar and completely new, where modified blackjack becomes the foundation for endless creative strategies - all wrapped in a dark, narrative-driven world that respects the player's intelligence and curiosity."
A demo for Black Jacket is available on Steam here.
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