0300. Drones fill the airspace over the war-torn capital city of Awbari. In the sprawl below, small unit kill teams from private military contractor Cold Harbor carry-out targeted killings of jihadist extremists in the name of the failing state's current dictatorship. An unending war between the lines, punctuated by suppressed muzzle reports and suicide vests clacking off in the pitch black.
After more than 3 years of development, Black Powder Red Earth 8-bit War is 120 days from completion. This is the roadmap.
Next 30 days
Design Team Ember will drop Cevian Signature — the sixth and final operations area for the game.
Next 60 days
Tutorial will be complete. It should be done sooner, but 60 days for sure.
Next 90 days
All foley and sound effects will be replaced with a completely redesigned package that was completed in October, 2020.
Next 120 days
A campaign was never part of the original plan but by popular demand, we've got one coming.
Hypernotes Ember + Steam Key Bundle
With the completion of our project drawing near, _Echelon Software is launching a package on our website that pairs an all-in-one Steam key for Windows, Mac and Linux (priced 30% off) with our hardcover art + lore book, Black Powder Red Earth® Hypernotes Ember.
Hypernotes Ember is hardcover bound, full color, made-in-USA book with over 40 pages of fully illustrated background info plus an original 50 page short story comic. Crafted with the assistance of the same special operations combat veterans who helped create the Black Powder Red Earth® Yemen mini-series, Hypernotes Ember is deep dive into the world of BPRE detailing factions, weapon systems, PPE, unit organizations and a comprehensive background history of the failing state of Awbari!
Pick up the package today at https://www.blackpowderredearth.com/games.php