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NERO BAY

Every action shapes your empire.

A text-based MMO where crime pays — but trust costs everything. Build your empire in a corrupt port city where three criminal factions fight for control.

BETA LAUNCHES APRIL 1, 2026
The World

Welcome to Nero Bay

A corrupt Mediterranean port city. Six districts. Three criminal empires. One rule: trust no one. Nero Bay is a living, breathing world where every corner hides opportunity — and danger.

1990 — 2015Time Period
800,000Population
6 DistrictsTo Explore
🏛️

Old Port

Salt-stained alleys, smuggling routes, and the heart of traditional organized crime. La Famiglia's domain.

Grand Marina Hotel • The Fish Market • The Catacombs
Crumbling grandeur
🏙️

Downtown

Glass towers, rooftop bars, and white-collar crime. Where dirty money wears a clean suit.

Financial Center • The Exchange • Meridian Tower
Power & deception
🏚️

Westside Projects

Concrete towers, corner stores, and street-level survival. Born from poverty, forged in violence.

Block 7 • Crown's Gym • The Corner
Raw & unforgiving
🌳

Midtown

Tree-lined streets hiding stolen goods markets. Normalcy as camouflage. Neutral ground where all factions trade.

General Hospital • St. Michael's Church • Midtown Market
Hidden in plain sight
🏗️

Harbor Heights

Luxury condos next to cold-water flats. Gentrification in real-time, where faction interests collide violently.

The Marina • Warehouse Row • Heights Towers
Contested territory
🏭

Industrial Zone

Abandoned factories, hidden labs, and off-the-grid warehouses. Where the real work gets done.

The Grid • Chemical Plant #4 • Sector 9
No man's land
History

25 Years of Crime.

1990

The deep-water port opens. Fortunes are made by those who control warehouse access.

1991

La Famiglia arrives. Don Aurelio Moretti buys the Grand Marina Hotel — 'for retirement.'

1993

The Syndicate forms. Former military intelligence meets calculated ruthlessness.

1995

Street Kings rise from the Westside. Tired of being pawns, they become players.

1997

The Truce of '97. After 43 dead, the factions divide the city's criminal economy.

2005

Peak population: 800,000. An estimated 40% of the city's GDP flows through criminal channels.

2007

Harbor Heights Massacre. Eleven dead. The national media descends on Nero Bay.

2010

The New Blood arrives. A new generation enters the game. They only know ambition.

2015

The Present. Old bosses aging out. The Truce strained to breaking. This is where you enter.

Choose Your Side

Three Empires. One City.

At Level 15, you choose your allegiance — or stay independent and play all sides. Each faction offers unique missions, bonuses, and access to restricted zones.

La Famiglia

"Blood never washes clean."

Old Sicilian blood. Honor, tradition, and loyalty above all. They built Nero Bay's underground from the docks up — and they intend to keep it.

👤
Don Aurelio Moretti

Aging patriarch. Soft-spoken. Feared.

Symbol:Black Rose
Strength:Smuggling, laundering, Old Port control
Bonuses

+20% laundering rate • +10% legal biz income • -10% bail

The Syndicate

"Efficiency is the highest virtue."

A coalition of Eastern European operators turned corporate criminal machine. They don't break legs — they break markets.

👤
Viktor Kozlov

Former military intelligence. Ice-cold strategist.

Symbol:Silver Gear
Strength:Arms trade, cybercrime, tech corridor
Bonuses

+15% crime success (tech) • +20% hacking rewards • -15% Heat

Street Kings

"We rose from nothing. We bow to no one."

Born from the pavement, forged in violence. Every corner is a battlefield, every block is a kingdom. Numbers, loyalty, and raw ambition.

👤
Marcus "Crown" Johnson

Charismatic ex-boxer. Built an empire from the pavement.

Symbol:Golden Crown
Strength:Street trade, nightlife, Westside dominance
Bonuses

+15% PvP damage • +20% street crime rewards • +10% Respect

Or stay independent — play all sides, trust no one.

Your Story

Four Origins. Your Legend.

Your origin defines where you start — but your choices define where you end. No personality traits. No predetermined paths. You write your own story.

NERO BAY // CHARACTER DOSSIER v2.1
ONLINE
SELECT ORIGIN
CHARACTER FILE #001
CLASSIFIED
🔪

Street Kid

ORIGIN CLASS
"I was twelve when I ran my first job. Not because I wanted to. Because dinner wasn't going to buy itself."
PERK
+Street cred, knows Westside
ATTRIBUTES40 PTS — 40 Total Points
STR
7
AGI
9
INT
5
CHA
5
END
7
LCK
7
STARTING KIT

Starts in Westside • $500 • Stolen switchblade

RAW DATASTR 7 • AGI 9 • INT 5 • CHA 5 • END 7 • LCK 7
4 ORIGINS LOADED
SYS::OK
Choose Your Path

Specializations. Your Build.

At Level 10, choose your Tier 1 specialization. At Level 25, evolve into a Tier 2 sub-specialization. This choice is permanent — choose wisely.

Tier 1 — Level 10
Tier 2 — Level 25
★ SKILL POINTS REQUIRED ★
Gameplay

Built for Criminals.

Every system is designed to create meaningful choices and real consequences. No pay-to-win. Skill and strategy decide who rises and who falls.

5-Tier Crime System

From pickpocketing to elite heists. Every crime costs energy, generates heat, and rewards skill.

Three-Currency Economy

Cash, Dirty Money, and Gold Coins. Launder profits through your businesses to keep your empire clean.

PvP Combat

Level-restricted battles. Attack rivals, steal their cash, and send them to the hospital.

Business Empire

Run legal fronts and illegal operations. Restaurants, nightclubs, meth labs — build your income streams.

Gang Wars

Form a gang of up to 50 members, build a treasury, declare 48h wars, and control territories across 6 districts.

Justice System

Heat-based arrest risk. Get caught? Pay bail, escape, or wait it out. Every crime has consequences.

Cooldown System

Per-action cooldowns. Each crime tier has its own timer. VIP reduces cooldown durations.

Weapons & Gear

Stackable items with weight limits. The stronger you are, the more you carry. Trade on the player market.

Daily Missions

3 daily + 1 weekly challenge. Build streaks for bonus rewards. Cash and XP every day you show up.

Black Market

Player-driven economy. Buy, sell, and trade weapons, gear, and contraband with real players.

28-Day Seasons

Compete in 28-day seasons with real cash prizes. Leaderboards, prestige resets, and seasonal rewards.

Story Missions

173 branching missions across 4 origin paths. Your choices shape the narrative. ~75 hours of content.

Territory Control

Gangs compete for control of 6 districts. Hold territory for income bonuses and strategic advantages.

Deep Dive

Every System Has Depth.

Crime doesn't pay — unless you know how to launder.

Nero Bay Command Center
THREAT CLASSIFICATION
LVL 1
Petty — Lv1+ — $50-500 — 30s-2m cooldown
LVL 2
Street — Lv5+ — $500-5K — 2-5m cooldown
LVL 3
Serious — Lv10+ — $5K-50K — 5-15m cooldown
LVL 4
Organized — Lv20+ — $50K-500K — 15-60m cooldown
LVL 5
Elite — Lv30+ — $500K+ — 1-4h cooldown
Safe
Lethal
SYS://nero-bay/crime
Empire Building

Build Your Empire.

Run legal fronts that launder your dirty money. Operate illegal businesses for maximum profit — but watch for police raids. Max 3 legal + 2 illegal businesses.

Total Empire Value$1220K
Max Income/hr+$20.5K

Income Model

Offline (< 12h absent): 30% of base income

Online, no management: 60% of base income

Online + managed: 100% of base income

Neglect Penalties

48h: income drops to 10% • 72h: 20% fine • 96h: suspended • 120h+: business lost

Legal Businesses

Clean Cash + laundering capability

$Food Stand — $10K — $200/h — Lv1
Legit
Cost$10K
Income/hr+$200
Daily: $4.8KROI: 50h
$Bar — $50K — $800/h — Lv5
Legit
Cost$50K
Income/hr+$800
Daily: $19.2KROI: 63h
$Car Wash — $100K — $1K/h — Lv10
Legit
Cost$100K
Income/hr+$1K
Daily: $24KROI: 100h
$Restaurant — $200K — $2K/h — Lv15
Legit
Cost$200K
Income/hr+$2K
Daily: $48KROI: 100h
$Nightclub — $500K — $5K/h — Lv20
Legit
Cost$500K
Income/hr+$5K
Daily: $120KROI: 100h

Illegal Operations

Max profit — police raids can shut you down

!Grow House — $30K — $1.5K/h — 3% raid
Underground
Cost$30K
Income/hr+$1.5K
Raid Risk3%
Daily: $36KROI: 20hHeat: Low
!Chop Shop — $80K — $2K/h — 5% raid
Underground
Cost$80K
Income/hr+$2K
Raid Risk5%
Daily: $48KROI: 40hHeat: Low
!Weapons Lab — $150K — $3K/h — 7% raid
Underground
Cost$150K
Income/hr+$3K
Raid Risk7%
Daily: $72KROI: 50hHeat: Low
!Meth Lab — $100K — $5K/h — 10% raid
Underground
Cost$100K
Income/hr+$5K
Raid Risk10%
Daily: $120KROI: 20hHeat: Low
Organized Crime

Gang System.

Build your crew from the ground up. A 5-tier hierarchy, treasury system, territory control, and 48-hour wars. Your gang is your family — or your empire.

5-Tier Hierarchy

Boss — Full control, war declarations, treasury
×1
Underboss — Co-leader, can kick & promote
×1-2
Capo — Middle management, recruit soldiers
×3-5
Soldier — Full member, all gang activities
×
Associate — Probation period, limited access
×
Create: $50K + Level 15+ • Max 25 Members (expandable to 50 with GC)

Treasury & Tax

0-20% tax on member earnings goes to gang treasury. Fund wars, buy perks, and build your empire.

Gang Perks (3 Tiers)

Tier 1 ($25K) — +5% crime success, gang stash
Tier 2 ($75K) — +10% business income, gang chat
Tier 3 ($150K) — +15% PvP damage, war bonuses

48-Hour Gang Wars

Declare war for $100K. 4 phases over 48 hours. Winner takes $200K + territory + respect.

Phase 1

Phase 1: Preparation (6h) — Strategy & defense setup

Phase 2

Phase 2: Early War (12h) — Initial skirmishes

Phase 3

Phase 3: Mid War (18h) — Full-scale operations

Phase 4

Phase 4: Final Push (12h) — Double points, all-out war

Territory Control

Gangs compete for control of 6 districts. Hold territory for +15% income and +10% crime success bonuses.

Gang Composition

Mono-Faction: +10% faction synergy bonus

Mixed: -10% synergy, but diverse skills

🔄 Seasonal Reset

Gangs disband each season. Legacy badges and titles carry over.

Competitive

28-Day Seasons.

Every 28 days, Nero Bay resets. Level, cash, businesses — gone. Only your skill, cosmetics, and prestige carry forward. Compete for real cash prizes and seasonal glory.

28 Days
Per Season
4 Phases
Weekly
$500
1st Place
3x
Max Prestige

Real Cash Prizes

30% of season revenue funds the prize pool. Top 50 players compete for real rewards.

2nd
$300
🏆 1st
$500
3rd
$200

5 Leaderboard Categories

Overall Power — Total level + CP + respect
Crime Master — Most successful crimes
Business Tycoon — Highest total income
PvP Champion — Most PvP victories
Gang Leader — Highest gang contribution
What Resets

Resets: Level, Cash, Dirty Money, Businesses, Gang, Territory, Stats

What Stays

Keeps: Gold Coins, Cosmetics, Achievements, Prestige Badges, Legacy Titles

Prestige System

At Level 50, reset your progress for permanent bonuses. Up to 3 prestiges per season. Each prestige grants +5% XP, unique badge.

⚖️ Fair Play

Anti-P2W: Daily GC spending cap. Skill floor requirements for prizes.

Narrative

Story Missions.

Your origin is just the beginning. 173 branching missions across 4 origin paths, 3 faction storylines, and 6 district chronicles. Every choice matters — and every season, you can choose differently.

173 Missions
Total Content
~75 Hours
Of Story
4 Paths
Origin Stories

Origin Stories

20 missions/origin

20 missions per origin. Your backstory unfolds through choices that shape your reputation and alliances.

Faction Storylines

15 missions/faction

15 exclusive missions per faction. Unlock at Level 15 when you choose your allegiance.

District Chronicles

5-8 missions/district

5-8 missions per district. Discover hidden stories, contacts, and opportunities in every corner of Nero Bay.

Origin Stories

20 missions per origin. Your backstory unfolds through choices that shape your reputation and alliances.

🔪Street Kid: Survival, loyalty, and earning your place
🏺Famiglia Blood: Legacy, obligation, and family secrets
🔫Ex-Cop: Corruption, redemption, and inside knowledge
🧣Immigrant: Resilience, adaptation, and building from nothing

Your Choices Shape the Story

Dialogue choices, stat checks, and moral dilemmas. Multiple endings per storyline. Different each season.

Faction Storylines

15 exclusive missions per faction. Unlock at Level 15 when you choose your allegiance.

The Code

Rules of the Streets.

There's an unwritten code in Nero Bay. It's not honor — it's survival.

1

Never snitch. The walls have ears, and the ears belong to people who carry knives.

2

Respect is earned, never given. Your origin doesn't matter. What you do with it does.

3

Pay your debts. Cash, favors, blood — a debt is a debt. Nero Bay always collects.

4

The port is neutral ground. Faction wars don't touch the docks.

5

Everyone answers to someone. Even the bosses. Even the mayor. Especially the mayor.

Faces of Nero Bay

The People Who Run This City.

Every faction has a face. Every corner has a story. These are the figures who shaped Nero Bay — and the ones who'll shape your future.

🎩

Don Aurelio Moretti

La Famiglia — Patriarch

Aging, reclusive, feared. Soft-spoken orders no one dares disobey.

🧊

Viktor Kozlov

The Syndicate — Leader

Former military intelligence. Runs the Syndicate like a military operation.

👑

Marcus "Crown" Johnson

Street Kings — Founder

Ex-boxer who survived a Syndicate hit. Built an empire from Block 7.

🏛️

Mayor Giancarlo Ferri

City Hall — Puppet

Elected with 71% of the vote. La Famiglia's man in the mayor's office.

🔷

Commissioner Ivan Dragan

Police — The Honest One

200 arrests in year one. By 2014, a figurehead. The factions waited him out.

🩺

"Doc" Elias Markov

Independent — Underground Physician

Treats gunshot wounds, no questions asked. Everyone owes him.

Premium

VIP Membership.

Support Nero Bay and get quality-of-life perks. No stat boosts. No exclusive weapons. Fair play, always.

NOT pay-to-win — cosmetics & QoL only

Silver

$4.99/mo
Colored name
+2kg stash weight
-10% timer reduction
Daily bonus +1x
$1K daily cash bonus
MOST POPULAR

Gold

$9.99/mo
All Silver perks
Custom title
+5kg stash weight
-20% timer reduction
Daily bonus +2x
$2.5K daily cash bonus
Priority support

Platinum

$19.99/mo
All Gold perks
Animated avatar border
+10kg stash weight
-30% timer reduction
Daily bonus +3x
$5K daily cash bonus
Exclusive cosmetics
Priority support
Premium Shop

Gold Coins Shop.

Premium currency for cosmetics and quality-of-life only. Account-locked, but purchased items are tradeable.

Cosmetics — 50-500 GC

Name colors, avatar borders, profile backgrounds, chat badges

QoL Boosts — 100-300 GC

Extra stash, hospital -25%, jail -25%, energy refill

Seasonal — 100-1,000 GC

Limited-time cosmetics. Halloween, Christmas, Anniversary.

Mystery Crates

📦Bronze — 50 GC — Common to Rare
📦Silver — 150 GC — Uncommon to Epic
📦Gold — 400 GC — Rare to Legendary

Gold Coin Packages

100 GC — $1.99
550 GC — $9.99 (+10%)
1,200 GC — $19.99 (+20%)
3,500 GC — $49.99 (+40%)
Bring Your Crew

Invite Friends. Earn Forever.

Your referral code activates at Level 10. When your friend reaches Level 15, you both get rewarded — and you earn 20% of every Gold Coin they purchase. Forever.

You Get

You get: $10K Cash + 100 GC + 20% lifetime GC commission

They Get

They get: $5K starting cash + 25 bonus energy

Reach Lv10Share CodeFriend reaches Lv15Rewards!
Max 50 active referrals • IP + device fingerprint anti-fraud
Coming Soon

See It In Action.

Screenshots and gameplay footage coming soon. Nero Bay is being built right now — and you can be part of it from day one.

DesktopGameplay screenshots coming soon...
Mobile
Crime UI
Gang War
Desktop
Mobile
EN + RO
Community

Join the Underground.

Nero Bay is built with its community. Join the conversation, follow development, and be the first to know when doors open.

Invite friends and earn lifetime rewards. Referral system activates at Level 10. Max 50 active referrals per account.

Limited Spots

The Streets Are Waiting.

Beta launches April 1, 2026. Sign up now and be among the first to step into Nero Bay. Early players get exclusive rewards.

No spam. Just the signal when doors open.

Early Bird Rewards
Exclusive Beta Tester badge
500 bonus starting cash
Unique profile border
Priority access on launch day