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 richly atmospheric, shadowy setting. Gameplay and artistic design draw clear inspiration from Lords of Shadow, while environmental details and enemy design evoke the spirit of Darksiders. Intriguingly, the trailer hints at a mechanical bird, likely 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 that often plague Unreal Engine 5 projects.
Prepare for its arrival on May 22, 2025, across current-generation consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) and PC (via the Epic Games Store).
