Blacksad: Under the Skin
by Ys Interactive · published by Microids
Released November 5, 2019 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Mac.
About Blacksad: Under the Skin
BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad! Based on the noir comic series by the same name. The game features a noir detective story about a PI by the name of Blacksad that gets dragged into the case of a murdered boxing club. The game feature an interactive system much reminiscent of Grim Fandango where you have direct control of the character and only things that catch his gaze is interactable.
In 1950s New York, Joe Dunn, the owner of a humble boxing club is found hanged. At the same time, Robert Yale, his protege and greatest hope, is reported missing. Although overwhelmed by these terrible events, Joe Dunn’s daughter, Sonia, decides to continue working towards her father’s dreams: she takes over the boxing club and calls on John Blacksad to investigate this mysterious disappearance. It’s the eve of the fight of the year and the club, which is in serious financial difficulties, will not survive Robert’s withdrawal. The investigation will lead John Blacksad to the very heart of a world in which corruption reigns supreme.
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Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | 64-bits Windows 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (3GHz) or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD R7 260X / Nvidia GTX 750 Ti 2 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 30 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS | 64-bits Windows 10 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (3GHz) or equivalent |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX VEGA 64 / Nvidia GTX 1080 |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 30 GB available space |
Blacksad: Under the Skin FAQ
When did Blacksad: Under the Skin come out?
Blacksad: Under the Skin was released on November 5, 2019 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Mac.
Is Blacksad: Under the Skin on PlayStation 5?
Yes. Blacksad: Under the Skin launched on PlayStation 5 on June 27, 2024.
Is Blacksad: Under the Skin on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. Blacksad: Under the Skin launched on Xbox Series X|S on June 27, 2024.
Is Blacksad: Under the Skin on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Blacksad: Under the Skin has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Mac.
Who is making Blacksad: Under the Skin?
Blacksad: Under the Skin is developed by Ys Interactive and Pendulo Studios and published by Microids and Maximum Games.
Is Blacksad: Under the Skin multiplayer?
No. Blacksad: Under the Skin is single player only.
How much does Blacksad: Under the Skin cost?
Blacksad: Under the Skin costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Blacksad: Under the Skin good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 83% of 6,997 reviews are positive. Critics average 66/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Blacksad: Under the Skin?
The minimum GPU is AMD R7 260X / Nvidia GTX 750 Ti 2 GB. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Blacksad: Under the Skin system requirements page.
