The Spanish studio MercurySteam, renowned for its contributions to games like *Castlevania: Lords of Shadow* and *Metroid Dread*, has just announced their latest endeavor: an action-RPG named *Blades of Fire*. This new title is being developed in partnership with publisher 505 Games, promising to draw players into a rich, dark fantasy world teeming with enigmatic races and terrifying creatures.
The debut trailer for *Blades of Fire* dazzles with its fast-paced hack-and-slash combat, striking visual style, and an enveloping dark atmosphere. Fans of MercurySteam's past works will notice similarities in gameplay and artistic design to *Lords of Shadow*, while the game's environments and enemy designs echo the influences of *Darksiders*. A standout feature from the trailer is a mechanical bird, which the protagonist is expected to use for navigating the expansive game world.
*Blades of Fire* is being crafted using MercurySteam's own Mercury Engine. This choice could potentially sidestep the optimization challenges that many modern games developed on Unreal Engine 5 face, offering a smoother gameplay experience.
Mark your calendars for May 22, 2025, when *Blades of Fire* is set to launch. It will be available on the latest consoles, including PS5 and Xbox Series, as well as on PC through the Epic Games Store (EGS).
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