MercurySteam Announces Weapon-Crafting Action Game Blades of Fire, Launching May 22

The Metroid Dread developer's new dark fantasy title features customizable weapons and tactical combat across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Blades of Fire is a single-player action-adventure game developed by MercurySteam, known for Metroid Dread and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow.
The game introduces Aran de Lira, a knight fighting against Queen Nerea, who has turned all steel to stone, leaving only her army with divine metal weapons.
Players will craft weapons using a unique forging system with seven weapon families, over 30 Forge Scrolls, and various materials, allowing for near-infinite combinations.
Combat emphasizes strategy, requiring players to select the right weapon and target specific body parts to exploit enemy weaknesses across 50 unique enemy types.
Blades of Fire will release on May 22, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Epic Games Store, with pre-order bonuses including exclusive in-game items.