New 4K gameplay footage of Black State, an upcoming stealth-action shooter, stole the spotlight at CES 2025. Captured by IGN, the three-and-a-half-minute video showcases the game’s breathtaking visuals and Metal Gear Solid-inspired gameplay, cementing its place as one of the most anticipated indie titles of the year.
Next-Level Visuals from an Indie Studio
Developed by Turkish indie studio Motion Blur, Black State defies expectations with its photorealistic graphics and smooth performance. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game achieves its striking visuals without relying on the engine’s built-in Lumen or Nanite technologies.
Instead, Motion Blur has created a custom “special pipeline” after extensive R&D, ensuring both visual fidelity and exceptional optimization.
The game also takes full advantage of NVIDIA’s latest technology, including DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation, delivering outstanding performance on the cutting-edge GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs.
Story and Gameplay
Set in a dystopian world, Black State puts players in the shoes of a character enlisted by a secretive group of scientists known as the Architects. Tasked with unraveling a mysterious cataclysmic event, players will rescue captives, uncover hidden truths, and engage in intense, tactical combat.
Key gameplay features include:
- Seamless exploration: No loading screens, with smooth transitions between diverse levels and missions.
- A versatile arsenal: Players can wield pistols, rifles, shotguns, and unique explosive devices to adapt to various combat scenarios.
- Cinematic combat: Over 100 close-quarters kill animations and thrilling stealth sequences.
- Challenging adversaries: Battle human tactical units, robotic killing machines, and uniquely designed boss characters with complex attack patterns.
The game’s focus on stealth and tactical gameplay pays homage to KONAMI’s Metal Gear Solid series while introducing its own fresh mechanics and immersive storytelling.
Awaiting a Release Date
While no release date has been announced for Black State, its presence at CES 2025 has generated substantial buzz.
Motion Blur’s ambitious project has raised the bar for indie game development, and fans eagerly await further updates.