Blades of Fire: A New Fantasy Action Experience from the Creators of Castlevania

In February, the studio MercurySteam unveiled their action game Blades of Fire. The team has now released a five-minute gameplay trailer.

Set in a world where steel has begun to turn to stone due to the machinations of an evil queen, «Blades of Fire» follows Aran de Lira, the last hero capable of wielding divine metal. The protagonist embarks on a perilous quest, accompanied by the clever young man Adso, who possesses knowledge about lost myths and sacred languages.

Gameplay in Blades of Fire centers around the art of weapon forging. The blacksmithing mechanics are highly detailed—players can create a wide variety of weapons using alloys, runes, blades, and other materials. Factors such as weight, length, and durability influence the effectiveness of each weapon.

Aran and Adso will face formidable foes ranging from the undead to the queen’s minions. Players can target specific body parts of their enemies, delivering piercing, slashing, and crushing blows.

The recent game demonstration received a mixed reaction from the audience, with commenters suggesting that the developers should refine the interface and animations, as well as enhance performance.

Blades of Fire is set to be released on May 22 for PC (Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. A Russian translation will be available.