MercurySteam, the acclaimed Spanish studio behind titles such as *Castlevania: Lords of Shadow* and *Metroid Dread*, has exciting news for gamers: they've announced their latest project, an action-RPG called *Blades of Fire*. In collaboration with publisher 505 Games, *Blades of Fire* aims to plunge players into a richly detailed dark fantasy universe, brimming with enigmatic races and terrifying creatures.
The debut trailer for *Blades of Fire* offers a glimpse into the game's fast-paced hack-and-slash combat, distinctive visual style, and its dark, atmospheric setting. Fans of MercurySteam's previous work might notice similarities in gameplay and artistic design with *Castlevania: Lords of Shadow*. Meanwhile, the game's environments and enemy designs seem to draw inspiration from the *Darksiders* series. A particularly striking feature from the trailer is the mechanical bird, which appears to serve as the protagonist's means of traversing 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 some games face when developed on the widely-used Unreal Engine 5, offering players a smoother gaming experience.
Mark your calendars for May 22, 2025, as *Blades of Fire* is set to launch on current-generation consoles, including the PS5 and Xbox Series, as well as on PC through the Epic Games Store (EGS).
