New Game Announced by Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Creators

MercurySteam, the acclaimed Spanish studio behind hits like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and Metroid Dread, has just revealed their latest endeavor: an action-RPG called Blades of Fire. Teaming up with publisher 505 Games, they aim to transport players into a richly detailed dark fantasy universe teeming with enigmatic races and terrifying creatures.

The debut trailer gives fans a thrilling glimpse into what awaits, featuring rapid hack-and-slash combat, a distinctive visual style, and a deeply atmospheric setting. Fans of MercurySteam's work will notice the game's combat and artistic flair echo the intensity of Lords of Shadow, while the environment and enemy designs draw inspiration from the Darksiders series. A highlight from the trailer includes a mechanical bird, which seems poised to serve as the protagonist's means of navigating the vast game world.

Blades of Fire is being crafted using MercurySteam's own Mercury Engine. This choice could potentially sidestep the optimization challenges that have plagued some projects built on Unreal Engine 5, promising a smoother gaming experience.

Mark your calendars for May 22, 2025, when Blades of Fire launches on next-gen consoles (PS5, Xbox Series) and PC (via Epic Games Store).