Blades of Fire Showcases Gameplay

Publisher 505 Games and developer MercurySteam released a gameplay showcase video for action RPG Blades of Fire. The five-minute video shows the game’s combat system, with the player character using both a hammer and sword against a group of foes.

Blades of Fire is set in a fantasy world and puts players in the role of Aran de Lira, firstborn of the King’s Ward. However, the newly crowned Queen Nerea casts a spell turning steel into stone, leaving those who face her army of abominations with shattered blades. Aran is able to craft new weapons by finding Forge Scrolls with seven different weapon families available. The game’s combat system lets players target specific body types, with armour affecting which weapons are more effective. Aran is joined on his journey by companion Adso, who offers tips on defeating enemies from his chronicles.

Blades of Fire is planned to release on PC (via the Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on May 22, 2025. It is available to pre-order digitally, priced at $59.99 with a 10% discount. The game will also receive a physical release on consoles.