Does Blackwake have PvP?

Yes, Blackwake has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Blackwake to play together?

Yes. Blackwake is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play Blackwake?

About 50 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Blackwake multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. Blackwake is an action-adventure game released in 2020, 81% positive on Steam (25,906 reviews), with 50 playing right now. Free on Steam.

Co-opPvPAction-adventure · Action-adventure

Blackwake is a multiplayer naval FPS focused on teamwork and cooperation. Fire the cannons, sink enemy ships or board them with firearms and steel.

How Blackwake plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Yes
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Controller: Partial controller support

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Pirates, Multiplayer, Naval Combat, Naval, Team-Based, Action, First-Person, Co-op

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Quick answers

Is Blackwake co-op?: Yes, Blackwake supports co-op.
Does Blackwake have PvP?: Yes, Blackwake has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Blackwake to play together?: Yes. Blackwake is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play Blackwake?: About 50 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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