Publisher 505 Games and developer MercurySteam have announced a Steam release for Blades of Fire, their captivating action-adventure game from last year.
Their fantasy-themed action-adventure game is making its way to Steam a year after its debut on the Epic Games Store, scheduled for release on May 14th. A demo is now accessible on Steam as well.
A significant 2.0 update is set to launch on the same day for existing versions on platforms including PC (via the Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. Read our review for more details!
Below is an overview of the new Steam version, the 2.0 update, and a fresh trailer:
About Blades of Fire
Embark on the journey of Aran de Lira, the final warrior capable of crafting genuine steel in a world where metal transforms into stone. Survival hinges on patience, insight, and dedication to the weapons you opt to create.
Combat in this game is intentional, impactful, and relentless. Weapons are crafted with purpose and permanently molded by your decisions. Progress is achieved through understanding your adversary and the blade you have forged to confront them.
Designed for players who prioritize ambiance, challenge, and repercussions over speed and grandeur.
Steam / 2.0 Version – Content and Improvements
The Steam release incorporates the “Version 2.0” of the game, showcasing significant updates and enhancements, along with the Adventurer Pack, the Artbook, and the award-winning original soundtrack by Óscar Araujo.
The Version 2.0 content will be released as a free update on May 14th for all platforms and introduces a plethora of improvements:
New Contents
- New Game Plus
- New Challenge Level: Titanium
- New Weapon Parts & Skins (exclusively available in New Game Plus)
- Elements Transmutation, enabling players to alter material types
- Photo Mode
- Boss Revival Mode (a new gameplay mode allowing replay of boss fights and earning rewards)
- Adso’s Spells on weapons for enhanced combat (rewards linked to Boss Revival Mode introducing spells that enhance weapon abilities with special effects)
- Now you can pet the Ox in Blades of Fire.
Improvements
- Enhanced death and mutilation variations
- Improved animation transitions
- Nvidia DLSS4 implementation
Other
- Complete key remapping for keyboard and mouse control
- New Achievements
- Steam Deck Support
