The Spanish development studio MercurySteam, best known for critically acclaimed titles such as *Castlevania: Lords of Shadow* and *Metroid Dread*, has officially revealed its latest project—an action RPG titled *Blades of Fire*. Created in partnership with publisher 505 Games, the game aims to deliver an immersive dark fantasy experience filled with enigmatic races and formidable enemies.
The debut trailer highlights high-speed hack-and-slash combat, a striking visual aesthetic, and a moody, atmospheric world. From a gameplay and artistic standpoint, *Blades of Fire* draws clear inspiration from *Lords of Shadow*, while its environmental and enemy design appears to echo the stylistic tone of *Darksiders*. One standout element in the trailer is a mechanical bird companion, which seems to serve as a traversal aid, allowing the protagonist to explore different regions of the game world efficiently.
Built on a Solid Foundation
Rather than relying on third-party engines like Unreal Engine 5, *Blades of Fire* is being developed using MercurySteam’s own proprietary engine—known as the Mercury Engine. This choice could provide significant advantages in performance optimization, potentially avoiding the technical challenges that have affected several other modern titles during their launch phases.
Release Date and Platforms
*Blades of Fire* is set to launch on May 22, 2025, and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Epic Games Store, ensuring broad accessibility for players across current-generation platforms.
