Anton’s empire gets three new ways to grow

Blackwood is expanding Act 1 with a Contracts Update that gives its criminal-empire climb a fresh set of side missions. Anton now has three new contracts to tackle, each offering a different kind of test rather than simply adding more targets to the list. The update is available now, and players can find Act 1 on Steam or keep up with broader PC gaming coverage at IGN.

Three contracts, three very different rhythms

The new assignments shift gears between a wave-based shooter, a drifting trial, and a sniper mission. That variety gives the update a welcome arcade edge: one contract asks players to hold their ground against successive threats, another puts vehicle control in the spotlight, and the third rewards patience and precision from a distance. It’s a compact spread of challenges that should make Anton’s time in Act 1 feel less like a straight line. For players tracking new releases, PC Gamer and GameSpot offer plenty of context on the wider action-game scene.

A sharper Act 1, not just a longer one

Alongside the contracts, the update brings gameplay improvements, new weapons, additional music, and fixes. Those details matter because a content drop can do more than add hours; it can also smooth out the experience players already have. New tools may change how encounters unfold, while fresh music can give familiar stretches of Act 1 a different pulse. The announcement doesn’t detail every adjustment, but the mix points to a broad refresh rather than a single-feature patch. The Steam platform is where the update is available, while Rock Paper Shotgun regularly explores the design choices behind PC games.

Blackwood’s next chapter is still on the horizon

Act 1 is available now, with the Contracts Update ready for players to jump into, while the later acts are planned for 2027. That makes these new missions a timely reason to return to Anton’s story—or a useful starting point for anyone curious about the game’s blend of action and criminal ambition. The trio of contracts won’t replace the larger chapters still to come, but it gives the present-day Blackwood a little more room to surprise. Players can check availability on Steam and follow upcoming game news through Eurogamer.