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Blades of Fire: MercurySteam’s Latest Action Adventure Arrives on PS5

MercurySteam, renowned for titles like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and the award-winning Metroid Dread, is set to launch its newest action-adventure game, Blades of Fire, on May 22, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Epic Games Store, priced at $59.99 / £49.99.

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Unveiling Blades of Fire

In Blades of Fire, players assume the role of Aran de Lira, the firstborn of the King’s Ward, in a realm where Queen Nerea’s curse has transformed steel into stone, rendering conventional weapons useless. Only her monstrous forces wield the divine metal, making resistance nearly impossible.

Key Features

The Forge: Discover Forge Scrolls to enhance your weapon-forging abilities. Craft weapons tailored to your combat style, with choices impacting attributes like weight, length, durability, penetration, and edge quality.
Weapon Variety: Select from seven weapon families and over 30 unique Forge Scrolls, allowing for nearly limitless weapon combinations. Your weapon choice is crucial against diverse enemies.
Tactical Combat: Engage in a challenging combat system that lets you target specific enemy body parts. Decide to slash, stab, or bludgeon based on the situation and enemy equipment. Choosing the right weapon is essential to penetrate enemy armor.
Companion Support: Aran is joined by Adso, a curious scholar whose knowledge of ancient myths and languages proves invaluable. Adso analyzes enemies, providing insights that can turn the tide of battle.
Diverse Enemies: Face over 50 enemy types, including the Queen’s guards, creatures, undead, and more. Each foe presents unique attack styles, weapons, and armor configurations.
Mysterious World: Embark on a perilous mission through vast castles, intricate palaces, and other epic settings. Rely on your intuition and courage to navigate the unknown.

Pre-Order Bonuses

Pre-ordering Blades of Fire offers exclusive content, including the Iron Paladin and Lord of Steel attires for Aran, a Hammer Head for the Hyssop weapon, additional forging materials, and a 10% discount for subscribers on Epic Games Store, Xbox, and PlayStation Plus.

With its deep weapon customization and engaging combat mechanics, Blades of Fire promises an immersive experience for action-adventure enthusiasts.

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