Support and FAQs

Welcome to the official Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom support page, your one stop guide for everything you need to know about the game, the gameplay mechanics and features, and finding additional support. 

Please note that we update this page on a regular basis and we advise that you check it frequently for the latest updates and information about the game. 

Everything you need to know about the Peaky Blinders TV series and how it relates to Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom

• Who is Maze Theory?

  Maze Theory is an immersive gaming studio led by experienced industry veterans from top entertainment companies including Activision, Sony PlayStation, Oculus, EA, Disney, BBC, Channel 4, Output Group and more.

  The studio believes in delivering unforgettable stories through innovative, multi-tech and multi-platform narrative experiences that go beyond mere gaming and re-define the future of entertainment. 

  Our game portfolio includes the first ever Doctor Who VR game Doctor Who: The Edge of Time and award-winning found-phone horror game Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins, which launched to massive critical acclaim, heralded as ‘the best Doctor Who game ever’. 

  For more information visit: https://www.maze-theory.com

• What is Peaky Blinders?

  Peaky Blinders is a multi-award-winning British period crime drama television series created by Steven Knight (Dirty Pretty Things, Eastern Promises and Locke). Steven grew up in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. His childhood was to become pivotal to his creation of Peaky Blinders which is based on retellings of his parents’ stories of growing up in Birmingham in the 1920s.

  Set in Birmingham, England, the show follows the exploits of the Peaky Blinders crime gang under the leadership of Tommy Shelby and in the direct aftermath of the First World War. The fictional gang is loosely based on a real urban youth gang of the same name who were active in the city from the 1880s to the 1910s.

  It features an ensemble cast led by Cillian Murphy, starring as Tommy Shelby, Helen McCrory as Elizabeth "Polly" Gray, and Paul Anderson as Arthur Shelby. The show consisted of 36 episodes spread across six seasons and ran between September 2013 to April 2022 on the BBC. It is currently available to watch on DVD, Blu-ray, the BBC iPlayer, and Netflix. A movie continuation of the show is set to start filming in 2023. 

  Peaky Blinders is owned and produced by Caryn Mandabach Productions and co-produced with Banijay’s Tiger Aspect Productions. Caryn Mandabach Productions owns the global Peaky Blinders brand.

  Sold to more than 180 countries, the series is distributed by Banijay Rights. Banijay represents a range of global ancillary rights for the Peaky Blinders brand. 

• Who is Steven Knight?

  Steven Knight CBE (born 1 April 1959) is a British screenwriter, film and television producer and director. He wrote the screenplays for the films Closed Circuit, Dirty Pretty Things, and Eastern Promises. He has written extensively for the BBC including hit shows such as Commercial Breakdown, The Detectives, Peaky Blinders, See and Taboo. Steven also wrote and directed the films Locke and Hummingbird. 

  He is also one of three creators of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, a game show that has been remade and aired in around 160 countries worldwide. 

  Steven grew up in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. His childhood was to become pivotal to his creation of Peaky Blinders which is based on retellings of his parents’ stories of growing up in Birmingham in the 1920s.

• How was Steven Knight involved in the making of the game?

  Steven Knight consulted on script development for the game and the creation of new characters including Rowena Fox, Lily Wong, and Feng Ho. He also acted as a source of knowledge about the wider Peaky Blinders universe. 

• How is the game related to the TV series?

  Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is a unique story set in the world of the Peaky Blinders, developed in collaboration with show writer and director Steven Knight. The game has been crafted to ensure it fits between season 4 and season 5 (1928) of Peaky Blinders TV series.

• What happened in seasons 1-4 of the TV show, before the game is set? 

  Please be advised that the following contains spoilers for the TV series. 

  Season 1

  Small Heath, Birmingham, 1919. Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy, Inception) and his family run the most feared and powerful local gang, the Peaky Blinders. Named for their practice of sewing razor blades into the peaks of their caps, they make money from illegal betting, protection and the black market. But Tommy’s ambitions go beyond running the streets, and when a crate of guns goes missing from an arms factory, he recognises an opportunity to move up in the world. As rival gangs, Communist revolutionaries and IRA Fenians descend on Small Heath in pursuit of the weapons; Winston Churchill dispatches a ruthless police chief from Belfast to impose order on an increasingly lawless city and recover the guns.

  Season 2

  As the 1920s begin to roar, business is booming for the Peaky Blinders gang. Crime boss Thomas Shelby starts to expand his criminal operations to London, and his rise brings him and his family into contact with new worlds of hedonism and excess. Meanwhile an old enemy has returned to Small Heath, Birmingham, intent on revenge. Soon, Shelby finds that he has been chosen to play a role in a covert paramilitary operation – a role that will most likely lead towards his own demise.

  Season 3

  When Thomas Shelby is approached by a secret organisation on his wedding day, he is drawn into a maze of global intrigue involving White Russians and a dark force at the heart of power called the Economic League. Coerced into the most audacious crime of his career, Thomas faces overwhelming forces in every part of his life.

  Season 4

  December 1925. Tommy Shelby OBE is a man alone, estranged from his family and focussed only on business. But when he receives a mysterious letter on Christmas Eve, Tommy realises that the Shelbys are all in danger of annihilation. As the enemy closes in, Tommy flees his country house and returns to the only safe place he knows: Small Heath, Birmingham.

• Are the characters in the game played by the same actors that are in the TV show? 

  Characters in the game are voiced by the original show cast, including Cillian Murphy voicing Thomas Shelby and Paul Anderson voicing and providing motion capture for Arthur. Sadly Helen McCrory passed away and is not present in the game. However Polly is an ever-present part of the Shelby family in Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, voiced by Ruth Gibson who’s performance builds on the legacy of the central and much-loved character. Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom also introduces a number of brand new characters created in partnership with the show writer Stephen Knight. 

• Who plays Thomas Shelby in the game?

  Thomas Shelby is voiced by original show cast member Cillian Murphy. You can find out more about Cillian and his body of work here - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0614165/

• Who plays Arthur Shelby in the game?

  Arthur Shelby is voiced by original show cast member Paul Anderson. Paul also provided a motion capture performance for the game too. You can find out more about Paul and his body of work here - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2167957/

• Who plays Polly Gray in the game? 

  Sadly original show cast member Helen McCrory passed away and is not present in the game. Helen’s death has been devastating for everyone involved in Peaky Blinders. However Polly is an ever-present part of the Shelby family in Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, voiced by Ruth Gibson who’s performance builds on the legacy of the central and much-loved character. You can find out more about Ruth and her body of work here - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2069308/

• Who plays Rowena Fox in the game?

  Rowena Fox is voiced by Pooky Quesnel. You can find out more about Pooky and her body of work here - https://www.pookyquesnel.com/

• Who plays Feng Ho in the game? 

  Feng Ho is voiced by Arthur Lee. You can find out more Arthur and his body of work here - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6110544/

• Who plays Lily Wong in the game?

  Lily Wong is voiced by Vivian Full. You can find out more Vivian and her body of work here - https://www.hamiltonhodell.co.uk/talent/vivian-full/

• Is the game part of the official Peaky Blinders canon? 

  Yes, Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is considered part of the official Peaky Blinders canon. 

• Are locations from the TV show in the game?

  Environments from the show are authentically recreated from reference material from the TV show sets and can be freely explored. In the game you will be able to visit iconic locations including the Garrison Pub, Charlie’s Yard and the Shelbys’ Betting Shop.

• Does the game feature music from the TV show? 

  Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom includes the 2011 remaster of Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. This song was first used in S1E1 of the TV show to introduce viewers to Thomas Shelby. Additionally, the game also features an original soundtrack by composer Richard Wilkinson, fitting of the Peaky Blinders franchise.

• Do I have to be a Peaky Blinders fan to enjoy and understand the game?

  For those not familiar with the Peaky Blinders TV series the game will provide an intense crime adventure with moments of high drama and tension. Extensive information about all the characters you encounter can be found in your journal in the game, so don't worry if you don't know who everyone is just yet.

Everything you need to know about getting started with Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom 

• Which social media platforms is the game on?

  Discord - https://discord.gg/peakyblindersvr

  Twitter - https://twitter.com/PeakyBlindersVR

  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT2JxvGBkfjNzAP6Vus06Ww

  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@peakyblindersvr

  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/peakyblindersthekingsransom/

  Newsletter sign up (website) - https://www.peakyblindersthekingsransom.com/

  Linktree (all social links) - https://linktr.ee/pbtkr

• How much does the game cost?

  Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom costs €29.99 | $29.99 | £24.99 depending upon your location.

• How do I purchase the game?

  You can purchase Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom through either the Pico and Meta Quest stores via your headset. The easiest way to find it is to use the search function to look for Peaky Blinders. You also purchase the game via the official Meta Quest and Pico mobile apps which are available for both iOS and Android platforms. 

• What is the plot of the game?

  Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is a unique story set in the world of the Peaky Blinders, developed in collaboration with show writer and director Steven Knight. In the game players will take on a first-person role of Sammy Taylor, a World War One deserter and former childhood friend of the Shelby brothers.

  Plot summary:

  You’ve been fleeing from a firing squad for over a decade. Turning to the infamous Tommy Shelby for help, you become embroiled in the hunt for Churchill’s red box: a briefcase containing the names and locations of every British agent around the globe. Delving into the criminal underworld, you find yourself at war once again - a clash of revolvers and ego, where your only hope at redemption is to defeat the odds and retrieve that red box

• What type of game is Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom?

  Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is a single-player, action-adventure game set in the Peaky Blinders universe. Players will step into and immerse themselves in a gritty gangster drama. 

  In the game players will take on a first-person role of Sammy Taylor, a World War One deserter and former childhood friend of the Shelby brothers. 

  Choose your path in thrilling life or death encounters, explore an infamous criminal underworld, interact with foes and firearms, eavesdrop on important conversations, collect a variety of special items, unlock Easter eggs from the show and discover character histories - including your own troubled past. 

• What VR headsets is the game available for?

  Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is available for the Meta Quest 2 and Pico 4 headsets. 

• Will the game work on older Pico and Meta VR headsets?

  Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom may run on older headsets. However it is not designed for this and they are not officially supported. Performance on older devices is likely to be poor and detract from the intended gameplay experience. We strongly advise that you use either a Meta Quest 2 or Pico 4 headset. 

• How much space do I need to install Peaky Blinders on my headset?

  You will need approximately 10.2GB of free space on your headset to install Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom. 

  Before attempting to download and install the game please ensure that you have a stable connection to the Internet. If your connection drops out during installation you may have to restart the process. 

• Who directed the game?

  Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom was directed by Tim Jones. Tim is passionate about Virtual Reality and has over 25 years of experience in game development across practically every gaming platform - from handheld and mobile to PC and all the major consoles. Tim has led the creation of many number one bestselling games including Aliens vs Predator, Zombie Army, and Sniper Elite.

• Is there a demo of the game I can play before I buy it?

  A demo of Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is available for the Pico 4 and can be found on the store page for the game. A demo is not currently available for the Meta Quest 2.

• What age rating is the game?

  Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is rated PEGI 18, Mature ESRB, 18+ IRAC. Age ratings may vary depending upon your location.

• Why does the game have this age rating?

  Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom reflects the dark, gritty, and dangerous world of the TV Series. Just like the show the intended target audience are adults and it features swearing, violence, drug references, alcohol, nudity, and torture. 

• Is the game suitable for children?

  Just like the show the intended target audience for the game is adults and it features swearing, violence, drug references, nudity, and torture. The game is not suitable for anyone below the advised rating age. 

Everything you need to know about the gameplay mechanics in Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom

• Can I create my own character in the game?

  In the game players will take on a first-person role of Sammy Taylor, a World War One deserter and former childhood friend of the Shelby brothers. 

• Is there gun combat in the game?

  Yes, Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom features scenes where you can engage in gun combat. 

• Can I dual wield guns?

  Yes, there is an opportunity to dual wield in the game. 

• Are there collectables in the game? 

  Yes, Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom features a diverse range of collectables for you to discover.

  These include: 

  • Tarot cards

  • Radios

  • Cigarette packets

  • Newspapers

  • Bullets

  • Pouches

  • Watches

  • Black Madonnas

  • Tokyo Vials

• Is the game multiplayer? 

  Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is a single-player, action-adventure game.

• Are there achievements in the game? 

  Yes, Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom includes 40 achievements that you can unlock. 

• Is the game open world? 

  You will visit many distinct areas during the game which you are free to explore at your own pace. These areas are introduced as the story progresses. While many of these areas are linked together and you can move between them, strictly speaking the game is not open world. Once you have completed the main story in Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom you will have access to Free Roam Mode. In this mode you move freely between all locations to seek out any additional secrets or collectables that you missed during your playthrough.

• Can I interact with objects in the environment?

  Yes, environments in Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom feature a range of physic based objects that can be interacted with. 

• Can you die in the game?

  Yes, if you take too much damage during a combat section then Sammy will die. Upon death you will be offered the opportunity to restart the section and try again.

• How long is the game?

  A complete playthrough of Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom will take approximately four to five hours. This doesn’t include hunting down all of the collectables and secrets in the game. 

• Is teleport movement supported? 

  Yes, both blink and shift teleport movement styles are available. You select your preferred teleport option in the settings menu. 

• Can you change the movement speed?

  Yes, there are ten movement speed options. You select your preferred movement speed in the settings menu. 

• Is snap turn supported? Is smooth turning supported?

  Yes, both snap and smooth turning are supported. You select your preferred turning option in the settings menu.

• Can I play the game sitting down? Can I play the game standing up?

  Yes, both standing and sitting play options are supported. You select your preferred option in the settings menu. 

• Is controller vibration supported? 

  Yes, you can toggle between controller vibrations on or off in the settings menu.

• Does the game have a vignette feature? 

  Yes, you can toggle vignette on or off in the settings menu. 

• Can I change the spoken language in the game?

  All spoken language in the game is in English, this is because we have worked with the original cast members from the TV series. However, subtitles are available in a range of languages. 

• What subtitle options are available? 

  On release:

  • English

  • French

  • Spanish

  • Italian

  • German

  • Japanese

  • Korean

• Is aim assist supported? 

  Yes, you can toggle aim assist on or off in the settings menu. 

• What comfort options are available in the game? 

  A range of comfort and control options are available in the settings menu. These include:

  • Teleport mode - blink and shift

  • Movement speed

  • Turning speed

  • Smooth turning and snap turning 

  • Aim assist on or off

  • Sitting or stand play 

  • Controller vibration on or off 

  • Vignette on or off 

  • Volume controls for various channels of sound 

  • Subtitles in multiple languages

• Can I change the options while playing the game? 

  Yes, you can access the options from the pause menu. Press the Home button on the left controller to pause the game. 

• Can I customise the controller layout in the game? 

  The controller layout is fixed and cannot be customised. 

• Does the game support hand tracking?

  Hand tracking is not supported. 

• Can I run in the game? 

  Yes, press down on the thumbstick on the left controller to engage running. You can also increase or decrease your normal walking speed in the settings menu. 

• Can I crouch in the game? 

  Press down on the thumbstick on the right controller to crouch. Press it again to stand up. 

• Who are the people on the wanted posters in the game? 

  In 2022, Maze Theory ran a competition on our social media pages where three Peaky Blinders fans could win their face on a wanted poster in Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom. The three winners were:

  • Alba

  • Roger Adams

  • Grant Brown

• Can you get drunk in the game?

  You can consume alcohol at several points during Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, but there is no drunk state or mechanic in the game.

• Can you take drugs and get high in the game? 

  You can consume drugs at several points during Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, but there is no drugged state or mechanic in the game. 

• What happens after I have completed the main story in the game? Is there end game content in the game? 

  Once you have completed the main story in Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom you will enter Free Roam Mode. You can now move freely between all locations to seek out any additional secrets or collectables that you missed during your playthrough. 

• Do you have any tips for new players? 

  Here are some top tips to get you started in Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom:

  1. If you are not sure what to do next, check your journal for your current objective. Reach over your left shoulder and press the grab button to equip your journal. 

  2. Be sure to explore all of the environments fully. Many objects in the world can be interacted with. Desk drawers and cupboards can be opened, dustbin lids can be lifted off, and obstacles can be moved to allow access to new places. It pays to be curious in the world of Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom. 

  3. Some boxes with white lids can be broken open to reveal their content. Search around the local environment to see if you can find something to smash them open with. Who knows what you will find inside them. 

  4. Look for red ammo boxes to reload your gun. 

  5. Notes can be removed from your journal. Grab the journal by reaching over your left shoulder and pressing the grab button. Select the note you want by pointing at it with your finger and pressing the action button. The note will appear on the right page of the journal. You can now take the note out by reaching for it and pressing the grab button. 

  6. If you take damage during combat the outer edges of the screen will turn red to indicate that you have lost health. Your health will be restored over time and the red damage indicator will disappear to show that you have recovered to full health. 

  7. Look for lanterns to help you see in the dark. Ignite them with your lighter. 

  8. Press the right thumbstick to crouch. This can help you to enter hidden locations and discover secrets.

• Can I replay a certain objective or part of the game?

  Yes. Based on player feedback we have added a scene select option to the main menu.

• How do I play the new shooting challenges?

  You can find the new shooting challenges in Garrison Lane, Charlie’s Yard and Pennyfields while playing in free roam mode. To start a challenge, approach it and pull the lever. You can win a bronze, silver, or gold medal per challenge based on your score.

Everything you need to know about future updates, known bugs, and getting additional support for Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom

• Where can I find patch notes and details about updates to the game? 

  All patch notes and information about updates to the game can be found on the games official website - https://www.peakyblindersthekingsransom.com/

  Where possible we will also post this information on the store pages for the game. 

• Will you be updating the game with new content?

  Over the coming weeks and months, we will be working hard to update the game with an abundance of exciting new free content. We are rolling out new missions, new weapons, a new environment, new challenges, additional customisation options, and more!

  For a further look at the content roadmap and the exciting free updates coming to Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, check out the full blog post here.

• Are there any known bugs or glitches in the game?

  Here at Maze Theory we pride ourselves on producing VR games of the highest quality and our development team has worked very hard to ensure that Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is a polished, smooth, and optimised gaming experience.

  However, no game is perfect and there are a few minor bugs and glitches in Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom that players might encounter. These mainly relate to minor graphical issues within the game world and interface. Additionally, due to the vast amount of freedom that VR titles offer when compared to other forms of gaming, it is not possible for us to account for all the object and physics interactions that players might attempt. Therefore unexpected interactions with the mechanics and physics during gameplay may lead to unusual results. 

  A patch will be released on Monday 13th March 2023 to address the currently known minor issues and we will continue to support Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom with additional updates as necessary. 

• I need more help or my question hasn’t been answered here.

  If you would like additional support for Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom or have a question for us, please contact our support team at peakysupport@emergent-entertainment.com

  We try our best to answer all support enquiries within 48 hours. Response time may be slightly longer when there is a high volume of support requests.