Now available in time to celebrate Halloween, the Write Warz co-op demo, now available on Steam, gives up to 6 players a chance to competitively build horror-themed stories in addition to the many already existing storytelling options.
Whether you’re a casual player, a party game enthusiast, or a self-styled storyteller looking for a collaborative challenge, Write Warz provides gamers and writers alike a chance to create something truly unique. Be serious, be silly, be scary, or just write with an intent to create the wildest, weirdest twist possible, Write Warz challenges you to be creative and strategic in collaboration with other players, taking turns to build a shared a compelling narrative. When complete, players then vote on the best contributions anonymously, giving the top voted contributor the points, one round at a time. While cooperative storytelling is not a new concept at its core, it’s the competitive element that elevates it to something more than just an exercise in creative writing, as Boltz Entertainment Richard Boltz explains:
“Write Warz was inspired by a storytelling tradition that began on a Navy aircraft carrier in the 1970s, bringing that same sense of shared creativity to the digital age. The sailors at the end of each shift would add sentences to a story in a journal. By the end of the week, the crew would gather to hear the completed story, full of unexpected twists and turns. Now, Write Warz captures that magic in a competitive, fun, and fast-paced game where everyone’s creativity shapes the outcome.”
– Richard Boltz (CEO, Boltz Entertainment)
At the recent Dreamhack Atlanta event, Boltz Entertainment, the team behind Write Warz, took home a second Indie Playground Audience Choice Award.
KEY FEATURES:
- Battle for Votes: After each round, vote for your favorite sentences – and reap your rewards for creativity and strategic thinking.
- Unlock New Characters: Try each playable character – and deploy their unique abilities to shape both story and gameplay.
- Audience Participation: Streamers, invite your viewers to hop in as audience members! Watch their votes shape both story and gameplay experience.
- Adapt to Plot Points: Think (and write) on your feet as these special events introduce fresh gameplay challenges.
- Strategize to Succeed: Collaborate, read the room, and shape a vote-winning narrative. No two stories are ever the same.
- Pick a Theme: Each Storytelling Theme offers a unique genre, atmosphere, Plot Point events, gameplay mechanics, and character abilities. There’s something for everyone – from horror fans to sci-fi lovers.
- Seasonal Updates: Each season, Write Warz will add a new Storytelling Theme. The game launches with the Horror theme; stay tuned for High Seas Pirate Adventure!
- Multiplayer & Solo Modes: While most enjoyable with friends, Write Warz offers both local and online multiplayer options. For solo players or those looking to fill spots, the game features AI-driven bots with customizable intelligence.
- Come back for more: With ever-evolving content, character abilities and unpredictable story outcomes, Write Warz offers endless replayability for everyone.
A full-featured, co-op enabled demo for Write Warz is now available on Steam Early Access. The game is free to play with a new Storytelling Theme arriving every season – and it will leave Early Access in Q1 2025.
