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BlackChain

A classic single-player RTS set in a Solar System ruled by megacorporations. Journey from Mars all the way to Planet 9 and uncover the secrets of the BlackChain.

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March 17, 2021
5 years and 138 days ago
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About the Game

In the year 2088, the Solar System is ruled by those who can exploit it the most efficiently. Corporations constantly push the boundaries of space exploration, artificial intelligence, quantum cryptography and ruthlessness.


BlackChain is a story-based real time strategy game, inspired by the old days of game development. It includes:
  • A classic RTS campaign across the Solar System
  • 12 unique story missions with full voice acting
  • Base building
  • Land and air combat
  • Skirmish mode versus AI, up to 8 players
  • Map Editor, custom games
  • A lot of technobabble

About the developer

Borington is a one-man development team based in Transylvania, this is our second game, after Rum & Gun

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