Today, Tentworks Interactive, an independent game studio based in India and the US, revealed a first-look trailer for the upcoming strategy sim Becoming Pablo. Fusing city building, RTS, and resource management, Becoming Pablo lets you build an empire within the drug trade — but then you’ll need to survive it.
Check out the new trailer for Becoming Pablo here:
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Becoming Pablo is set in the gritty underworld of the 1970s–90s Colombian drug trade, where power is earned through strategy, cunning decisions, and perseverance. Players will lead their cartels by conquering territories, managing sprawling operations across regions like Nigeria and Korea, outmaneuvering rival factions, and establishing themselves as the true kings of the brutal drug trade. Whether it be through expanding their domains, defending home turf, or navigating cartel politics, every choice made will determine the empire’s rise or contribute to its downfall.
“We wanted to build a game that strips away the noise of violence and focuses on the strategy behind amassing power,” said Jay Basani, CEO and Founder of Tentworks Interactive. “In Becoming Pablo, the most dangerous moments are not the loud ones, but the quiet decisions that determine whether an empire survives or collapses.”
Key Features of Becoming Pablo:
- Strategy is Key: Forge alliances, compile blackmail, and strategize political manipulation to expand your cartel’s power and influence
- Conquer New Territories: Seize valuable regions by engaging in turn-based battles reminiscent of tactical board play
- Build and Manage Your Operations: Establish bases, production facilities, transportation networks, and defenses that support your empire’s growth
- Defend Your Turf: Employ calculated defensive strategies to fortify your territory against rival cartels and law enforcement
- Navigate Historical Echoes: Experience characters and events inspired by real-world influences throughout the dark history of drug empires
Think you’re ready to take on a mission? Head to theBecoming Pablo Steam page to wishlist today.
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