Curve Digital has revealed details on their upcoming puzzle-adventure game Peaky Blinders: Mastermind based on the multi-award-winning TV show Peaky Blinders. The game will release this summer on Xbox One, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC and will see players pull the strings of Tommy Shelby’s gang on the streets of Birmingham. Curve Digital has also released a trailer showcasing the gameplay.
Set before the action of the first series, Peaky Blinders: Mastermind will have players follow the story of Tommy Shelby as he rises up to become the the true leader of the Peaky Blinders. Players will be able to use Tommy’s skill in making up plans for taking control of Birmingham’s streets then take control of Tommy, Arthur, Polly and more and complete mission after mission to make Tommy’s dream come true.
“There’s a point in the show where Tommy Shelby explains he has no concern for the past, nor the future; all he cares about is a crucial moment he recalls the soldier’s minute,” says James Marsden, Game Director at FuturLab. “We designed our game around that idea, allowing the player to plan actions backward and forward in time, choreographing an ensemble cast of characters to synchronise their actions during these crucial moments. The player gets to feel like the smart and sophisticated leader that Tommy is, so we think becoming the mastermind will resonate with fans of the show and gamers alike. ”
“At its heart, Peaky Blinders is a story about a family, and capturing the ability to control the Shelbys simultaneously across the game’s narrative is such a smart way to bring the show to life. The mechanic they’ve created to allow players to directly control Tommy, Arthur, Polly, John, Ada and Finn across one looping timeline opens up unique gameplay possibilities, stylishly brought to life in FuturLab’s trademark gorgeous art style.” says Simon Byron, Publishing Director, Curve Digital.
Look out for Peaky Blinders: Mastermind coming to PC and consoles this summer.
