New Castlevania-Style Game Announced

MercurySteam, the Spanish studio behind acclaimed titles like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and Metroid Dread, has revealed its next ambitious project: Blades of Fire, an action-RPG. Partnering with 505 Games, this dark fantasy adventure plunges players into a world teeming with enigmatic races and terrifying creatures.

The debut trailer offers a glimpse into the fast-paced hack-and-slash combat, showcasing a distinctive visual style and a richly atmospheric, dark setting. Gameplay and art design echo the studio's Lords of Shadow legacy, while environmental details and enemy designs draw clear inspiration from Darksiders. Intriguingly, the trailer features a mechanical bird, hinting at a traversal mechanic the protagonist will likely utilize to explore the game world.

Developed using MercurySteam's proprietary Mercury Engine, Blades of Fire aims to sidestep the optimization challenges that frequently plague games built on Unreal Engine 5.

Mark your calendars! Blades of Fire is slated for release on May 22, 2025, for current-gen consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) and PC (via the Epic Games Store).