What is a pwi?

PWI, or Project Warlock Industries, is a fictional corporation featured prominently in the video game Ultrakill. It serves as a major antagonist and plays a crucial role in the game's lore.

Here's some information about PWI:

  • Purpose: PWI's primary function was the creation and maintenance of artificial hells designed to generate energy from the suffering of damned souls. This energy was then used to power the human world above. This process, known as Hell%20Energy%20Production, was crucial to humanity's survival after a global energy crisis.

  • Ethics: PWI is portrayed as utterly ruthless and devoid of any moral compass. They viewed the suffering of hell's inhabitants as a mere resource, and their pursuit of energy was prioritized above all else. Their actions were driven by pure pragmatism.

  • Downfall: The events of Ultrakill depict the consequences of PWI's actions. The artificial hells, pushed to their limits, are collapsing and spilling into the human world. V1, the protagonist, is driven to descend deeper into hell to find a sustainable blood source, but indirectly disrupts PWI's operations in the process.

  • Technology: PWI possessed advanced technology allowing for the creation and manipulation of artificial hells, as well as the development of weapons and machinery powered by hell energy. This includes powerful Robotics and defensive measures within their facilities.

  • Leadership: The leadership of PWI is only vaguely hinted at. The game presents PWI as an impersonal corporate entity rather than focusing on specific individuals in charge.