Embark on four lost souls’ bloodthirsty quests for revenge!
Nice, France, March 12th 2025 – Developer Wolcen Studio has today announced that their upcoming neo-noir top-down twin-stick shooter Bullet Noir, which is now set to be self-published, will be launching into Early Access on Steam on April 15th, 2025. The fast-paced shooter immerses players in a gritty, urban cityscape where four protagonists scour the shadowy streets in search for their mentor’s killer.
The first game as part of the Wolcen Studio’s new “Indie Initiative”, developing in-house grassroots game projects into launchable titles, Bullet Noir features a rich, story-driven experience, inviting players to uncover the motivations and backstories of four distinct protagonists driven by their relentless thirst for vengeance. As the narrative unfolds, players will navigate each character’s personal journey, intertwined with the larger plot.
Each protagonist comes equipped with their unique skills, and mastering these abilities will be essential for overcoming obstacles and outsmarting enemies in creative ways. Slow down time to accurately execute a kill as the Cop, extend your vision as the Priest, or briefly become invulnerable to oncoming bullets as the Lady. Master each character’s unique talents to overcome challenges and outsmart throngs of bloodthirsty foes in creative ways.
Bullet Noir’s one-hit-one-kill mechanic offers intense showdowns around every corner, whether you’re charging in guns blazing or opting for a stealthier approach. Slip through the shadows of this rain-slicked burg, or create chaos through its back alleys, hovels and high rises; the choice is yours as you embark upon each protagonist’s interweaving quest for vengeance.
“Bullet Noir is a love letter to the action and Noir canon, paying homage to titles like Hotline Miami, John Wick, Sin City and The Matrix,” said Bullet Noir Game Director Tavi Petre. “We wanted to create something fierce, kinetic, and oozing with style. And more importantly, we wanted to create a dedicated action game that offers players plenty of choice, ensuring that every second you’re making micro-decisions on how to tackle the ever-chaotic scenarios we’ve thrown at you!”
“Here at Wolcen, we believe it’s important to encourage our team members to pursue their indie development dreams, and Bullet Noir is the first title in our ‘Indie Initiative’ wherein we’re committed to delivering smaller scale passion projects,” said Bogdan Oprescu, President of Wolcen Studio. “This really enlivens our team’s creativity, and trains them to achieve the maximum result within a lot of constraints. It is very interesting to see how a small indie team can coexist within the same company together with larger teams that are involved in larger scale projects. We hope Bullet Noir is the first of many titles to come in our indie line-up!”
For more information about Bullet Noir:
Check out the website: https://www.bulletnoir.com/
Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3204960/Bullet_Noir/
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Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/BulletNoir_game
Join the community on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/QmdZpRNvZK
Visit the Wolcen Studio website: https://www.wolcen-studio.com/
