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 announced its next venture: Blades of Fire, an action-RPG. Partnering with 505 Games, this dark fantasy adventure plunges players into a realm teeming with enigmatic races and terrifying creatures.

The debut trailer showcases exhilarating hack-and-slash combat, a distinctive visual aesthetic, and a richly atmospheric, shadowy world. Gameplay and artistic direction echo elements of Lords of Shadow, while environmental and enemy designs draw clear inspiration from Darksiders. Intriguingly, the trailer features a mechanical bird, hinting at a traversal mechanic for the protagonist.

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

Blades of Fire is slated for release on May 22, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Epic Games Store).