BlackShot: Mercenary Warfare FPS
BlackShot is a free-to-play, first-person shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world.Join other mercenaries in brutal team combat, multiple game modes, and experience in-depth customization to create your perfect warrior!
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May 31, 2016
10 years and 65 days ago
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Mixed3,054 reviews54.2%
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Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | Vertigo Games America is part of a publicly listed game group. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | Vertigo Games America is part of a publicly listed game group. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026FundingThe known source of funding behind the game. | Vertigo Games America provides the corporate publishing relationship for this release. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. | Papaya Play; Vertigo Games America is listed as a separate publisher for this release. |
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About BlackShot
BlackShot is a free-to-play, first-person shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world.Join other mercenaries in brutal team combat, multiple game modes, and experience in-depth customization to create your perfect warrior!
Story
The old world ended on the fourth of December, 2033.
In the preceding decade, advances in human cloning had led to the development of the ultimate weapon; the expendable clone soldier, the Mercenary.
Nations began expanding their borders aggressively, seeking more resources in order to expand their clone armies. The entire world soon became embroiled in global conflict.
BlackShot is one the world’s elite mercenary groups. You are a newly contracted Mercenary.
Will you rise through the ranks to become elite?
Multiply Game Modes
- Running Man Mode (RM)
- Team Death Match (TDM)
- Team Flag Match (TFM)
- Search & Destroy (SD)
- Protect the Commander (PC)
- Unlimited Battle Arena (UBA)
Mercenary Level & Rank System
Rise from lowly Recruit all the way up to Commander-in-ChiefReceive Weapons, Gear, and Tactics at every level!
Gear System
Enhance your mercenary with Gear to make them better, stronger, faster!Receive stat bonuses or increase your weapon load.
Tactical Slots
Add depth to your character customization by assigning weapons expertise.Unlock more slots as you gain ranks, and create a deadly mercenary!
Clan System & Dedicated Clan Servers
Create your own or join an existing clan, customize your emblem, and dominate!Clan rankings and Clan servers for team matches.
Weapons
Massive array of weapons such as AR, BR, Snipers, SMG, Shotguns and many more.7 Mastery categories and multiple ranks that unlock unique weaponry!
