Publisher 505 Games, in collaboration with developer MercurySteam, has unveiled their latest action-adventure title, Blades of Fire. Set to launch on May 22, the game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via the Epic Games Store, priced at .99 in the US and £49.99 in the UK. Pre-orders are currently open for eager fans.
Neil Ralley, president of 505 Games, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting MercurySteam’s impressive track record in creating engaging gaming experiences. “Their gaming system that transforms weapons customization into an outstanding combat experience is astounding, as is their commitment to telling the best story possible. We can’t wait to share it with the world,” he stated in a press release.
Game Overview
From the award-winning studio MercurySteam comes a captivating action-adventure where players will forge their own weapons and confront formidable foes through a distinctive combat system. Players will step into the shoes of Aran de Lira, the last hero capable of wielding steel, alongside Adso, a young scholar whose understanding of ancient myths and sacred languages may determine their destiny.
The game features a groundbreaking “weapons forging” system, allowing players to craft an array of weapon variations to bring the Queen to her knees. By combining various alloys, hilts, runes, blades, and striking edges, players can create the ultimate weapon to vanquish evil. Each enemy type presents unique challenges, ensuring that every weapon crafted is tailored to meet those demands.
Key Features
- The Divine Metal – Aran de Lira, firstborn of the King’s Ward, faces the newly crowned Queen Nerea, whose spell has turned steel into stone. Only her army of abominations wields the divine metal, against which other blades shatter.
- The Forge – Discover Forge Scrolls, enhance your forging skills, and customize your weapon to match your combat style. The chosen weapon family and materials will influence attributes like weight, length, durability, penetration, and edge quality.
- Choose Your Weapon – Select from seven distinct weapon families and over 30 unique Forge Scrolls, offering nearly limitless weapon combinations. Your weapon choice will be vital in overcoming adversaries!
- Tactical Combat – Engage in a unique and challenging combat system that allows targeted attacks on specific enemy body parts. Adapt your strategy by slashing, stabbing, or bludgeoning based on the enemy’s equipment and armor.
- You Are Not Alone – Accompanying Aran is Adso, who will assist during combat by providing insights on defeating enemies through his analyses and chronicles. His knowledge of the ancient forger language will prove essential on their journey.
- Be on Guard – Encounter over 50 enemy types, including the Queen’s guards, creatures, and undead. Each foe boasts a unique attack style, weapon, and armor configuration.
- A World Full of Mystery – Aran and Adso embark on a perilous mission filled with dangers and enigmas, traversing epic landscapes such as grand castles and intricate palaces. Players will navigate the unknown, relying on their intuition and courage.
For those intrigued, the announcement trailer is available below, along with the first screenshots showcased in the gallery. More information can be found on the official website.
Announce Trailer
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