A new game from the creators of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow has been 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 developed in partnership with 505 Games. Prepare to be immersed in a dark fantasy world teeming with enigmatic races and terrifying creatures.

The debut trailer showcases exhilarating hack-and-slash combat, a distinctive visual style, and a richly atmospheric, dark setting. Gameplay and artistic design draw clear inspiration from Lords of Shadow, while environmental details and enemy designs echo the aesthetic of 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 frequently encountered in games utilizing Unreal Engine 5.

Mark your calendars! Blades of Fire is slated for release on May 22, 2025, for current-generation consoles (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S) and PC (via the Epic Games Store).