New hack’n’slash from Lords of Shadow devs with surprisingly close release date. In Blades of Fire, we’ll play as the world’s most ferocious blacksmith

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The team at MercurySteam Entertainment, known for creating games like Metroid Dread and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (dual installments), have unveiled their newest venture. Titled Blades of Fire, this action-adventure game offers players the chance to craft their own weapons as a blacksmith, using them to fend off waves of enemies. You can view the trailer for the game below.

Blades of Fire – some basic info

In the game titled “Blades of Fire,” you’ll assume the role of Arana de Lira, the eldest member of the royal guard and the sole individual left who can handle steel. You’ll find yourself in a magical kingdom where the newly crowned queen Nerea has enchanted steel to turn into stone. Consequently, only her soldiers and the protagonist, who was mysteriously unaffected by this spell, are able to use weapons. Accompanied by a friend named Adso, the protagonist embarks on a mission to confront the queen.

In this game, you’ll experience the action from a third-person viewpoint (TPP), with a significant focus on strategic combat against over 50 distinct types of adversaries. The developers label the combat system as “uniquely challenging,” enabling you to target specific body parts in various manners, like slicing, piercing, or crushing. Mastering the art of choosing the right attack style and weapons based on an enemy’s weak points will be vital for success.

Discussing gear, crafting it is just as enjoyable a aspect. Characters like Aran forge their own weaponry from gathered resources and unique scrolls, acquired throughout gameplay. These items influence attributes such as weight, length, toughness, piercing ability, or sword quality. The game provides 7 distinct weapon types and 30 scrolls; the developers claim these will offer a nearly endless array of combinations.

Blades of Fire” is scheduled for release on PC (only available through the Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S starting from May 22, 2025.

Blades of Fire – minimum PC system requirements (high graphic settings, 1080p, 60 fps, FSR performance)

  1. Operating system: Windows 10
  2. Processor: Intel Core i7-11700KF / AMD Ryzen 5800X
  3. RAM: 16 GB
  4. Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 6 GB

Blades of Fire – recommended PC system requirements (high graphic settings, 1440p, 60 fps, balanced FSR)

  1. Operating system: Windows 10
  2. Processor: Intel Core i7-11700KF / AMD Ryzen 5800X
  3. RAM: 16 GB
  4. Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB

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2025-02-28 16:32