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. Partnering with 505 Games, this dark fantasy adventure plunges players into a world teeming with enigmatic races and terrifying creatures.

The debut trailer showcases exhilarating hack-and-slash combat, a distinctive visual style, and a deeply atmospheric 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 hints at a mechanical bird, potentially serving as a crucial traversal tool for the protagonist.

Developed using MercurySteam's proprietary Mercury Engine, Blades of Fire aims to sidestep the optimization challenges frequently associated with Unreal Engine 5 projects.

Prepare for launch on May 22, 2025, across current-gen consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) and PC (Epic Games Store).