Styx: Blades of Greed News

[p]The softskins at NACON and Cyanide told me I had to “announce” something, so here it is: Styx: Blades of Greed is now sneaking its way to you on February 19, 2026.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p] Yeah, yeah, I know, waiting isn’t your favorite thing. Mine either. (Unless I’m waiting in the dark to stab someone, of course)[/p][p][/p][p]The devs are taking a few extra months to polish everything up, tweak the bits that need tweaking, and make sure my grand return is as glorious (and chaotic) as it deserves to be.[/p][p]A much more sharper adventure. One worthy of slipping back into my slightly grimy, perfectly stylish boots.

[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Thanks for sticking around (I’ll only say it once)[/p][p]See you in the shadows, try not to trip over anything. [/p][p][/p][p]The One and only Styx_[/p][hr][/hr][p]https://discord.gg/ctqYDp3kzP[/p][h2]Styx's socials:[/h2][p]X (Twitter) Facebook BlueSky Reddit Discord[/p][h2]Cyanide socials:[/h2][p]X (Twitter) Facebook BlueSky TikTok Instagram
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[p][/p][p][/p][p]Cyanide here again! Last time, we introduced you to the “Intelligent” enemies, those who plan, coordinate, and work in teams.

Now we’re going deeper, into the wild and the weird. Down here, there’s no strategy, no logic, just hunger and instinct. Let’s just say… we’re not in Kansas anymore.

Welcome to the “Beast” archetypes of Styx: Blades of Greed, crawling horrors, deranged goblins, and corrupted elves. And as a certain guy who wrote about a sand planet and a lot of spice once said: “Fear is the mind-killer.”
[/p][p]Let’s dive in!
[/p][p]⚠️ Warning! ⚠️
If you want to keep the surprises intact, stop reading now and go back into hiding.
For everyone else: grab a coffee, sheath your daggers, and let us introduce the factions and creatures Styx will need to avoid, stab, or blow to pieces.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Now for the more… instinct-driven creatures.[/p][p][/p][p]Styx: Blades of Greed isn’t limited to well-equipped soldiers and armored fanatics. Beneath the citadels and in the darkest corners lurk far more primitive creatures. Blind, hungry, or driven mad by Amber, they act on instinct, and on the slightest scent of goblin.

Goblins, Amber-starved Elves, and the Roachs belong to the “Beast” archetype. They don’t think much, don’t really communicate, but they react instantly to the slightest noise or movement, and share their agitation among themselves.

No tactics here: just reflexes, rage, and raw aggression.
Pure, chaotic madness, the perfect playground for a trickster like Styx.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]The Roaches[/h2][p]Completely blind yet gifted with an uncanny sense of hearing, these creatures hunt by sound alone. In their world, the faintest step or breath can mean death.

Stealth isn’t optional, it’s survival.[/p]

• [p]The basic Roachs are fast and vicious, charging at anything that moves to sink their razor-sharp mandibles into flesh. When their prey is out of reach, they spit acid. Rude, but disturbingly effective.[/p]

• [p]Brood Females are slow but armored. Fortunately, there is a weak point, somewhere… not that they’ll let you get there easily. Don’t turn your back, or they’ll spit acid, or lay hatchlings to chase you down.[/p]
• [p]The armored Roaches? Almost indestructible. You’ll need brains, not brawn, to deal with them.[/p]
• [p]Even their eggs are a threat: dormant until disturbed, they hatch the moment an intruder approaches. We won’t spoil what happens next… let’s just say curiosity isn’t always a virtue down here.[/p]
• [p]And as for what lurks deeper…well, some secrets are best experienced firsthand.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Goblins[/h2][p]Ah, goblins… Styx’s so-called “relatives”, born of Amber after the fall of Akenash, but without his charm or wit.[/p]

• [p]The basic Goblins are weak and erratic, but surprisingly nimble. Their clumsy swipes may not do much damage, yet their instinct to dodge makes them annoyingly hard to hit.
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• [p]The Unstable ones are worse, living time bombs that explode in a toxic cloud the moment they die. Get too close, and you’ll regret it.
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• [p]And the stealth Goblins? They know the value of patience. Invisible until they strike, they’ve turned ambush into an art form.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]Altered Elves[/h2][p]Once proud devotees of Amber, the altered Elves have long since fallen into decay.

Their obsession with the substance that once granted them power has twisted both body and mind, leaving only pale reflections of the noble beings they used to be.

The Altered Elves have lost their grace and sanity, but not their hunger.

Their bodies are frail, their minds shattered, but they can sense a goblin infused with Amber from afar, and when they do, they won’t stop hunting until one of them falls.
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Environmental Dangers[/h2][p]As if the beasts weren’t enough, nature itself seems determined to kill Styx.[/p][p]Spores release clouds of poison when disturbed, and swarms of insects will force you to run for your life, unless you find refuge near certain fungi that drive them away.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]And there you have it! A tour of everything trying to kill Styx in Blades of Greed!

Overzealous guards, fanatics with magic toys, half-burnt goblin cousins… and those lovely beasts that explode or lay eggs everywhere. A true paradise for chaos lovers!

They all have one goal: Styx’s head. Spoiler: they won’t get it!

Well… that’s up to you.

If you know Styx, you know he never goes down without a fight. Whether it’s stabbing, trapping, poisoning, or mocking, he’ll always find a way to survive, and brag about it afterwards.

What’s next? Let’s just say we’ll have some news to share about Styx: Blades of Greed’s release date soon.

Stay sharp, and see you in the shadows!

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[p][/p][p][/p][p]Hello everyone, Cyanide here! We’re back, not to prepare for trouble (and definitely not to make it double) but to lift the veil on the denizens of Styx: Blades of Greed. It’s time to meet those who want Styx dead… and the list is long!
[/p][p]From disciplined soldiers to the most deranged creatures, every corner of Styx’s world hides a threat… or an opportunity, depending on your level of sneakiness.
[/p][p]⚠️ Warning! ⚠️
If you want to keep the surprises intact, stop reading now and go back into hiding.[/p][p]For everyone else: grab a coffee, sheath your daggers, and let us introduce the factions and creatures Styx will need to avoid, stab, or blow to pieces.

Coffee ready? Let’s go![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Before we start, a little context. You see… in this world there's two kinds of people: The “Intelligent” enemies archetypes, and the “Beast” ones.
[/p][p]In this first part, we’ll focus on the Intelligent ones.
[/p][p]Part two, coming in a few days, will take us deeper into the lairs of the Beasts.
[/p][p][/p][p]Humans, Dark Elves, and Orcs are among the most methodical foes Styx will face. These so-called “intelligent” enemies don’t just patrol aimlessly, they search every corner, relight torches if they’re carrying a lantern, and most importantly, they cooperate to track threats or defend their positions.[/p][p][/p][p]When danger looms, they’ll call for reinforcements and cover each other’s backs.[/p][p]Let’s just say stealth will be your most valuable weapon.
[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Every corner of Styx: Blades of Greed teems with threats ready to strike. From Humans to Inquisitors, Orcs to Dark elves, each faction has its own way of making our favorite goblin regret leaving the shadows…
[/p][p]Let’s dive into the factions that make up the “intelligent” archetypes.
[/p][h2]Humans[/h2][p]Civilized? Maybe. Dangerous? Not always.
[/p][p]Not every human Styx encounters is built for battle, but don’t underestimate them. Some know how to swing a sword… or pull a trigger.
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• [p]Civilians: nobles, priests, or simple peasants, aren’t much of a threat.
  Most will flee screaming at the sight of a green shadow, but beware: their cries can attract far deadlier enemies.[/p]
• [p]Gangs infest the human underworld, armed with whatever they can find.
  Some rush in swinging crude weapons, others shoot from afar with crossbows, and the toughest charge Styx head-on, dealing serious damage despite their poor equipment.[/p]
• [p]Guards are another story.
  Trained, disciplined, and well-equipped, they defend human citadels with precision.
  From swordfighters who chain deadly combos to military crossbowmen and hammer-wielding brutes capable of flattening Styx, you’ll want to pick your battles carefully[/p]
• [p]Elite guards take things to a whole new level, because size matters!
  Their armor shrugs off Styx’s daggers, their helmets deflect darts, you’ll need to be smart, strike unexpectedly, or change tactics.
  Armored, deadly in melee, lethal at range, and unstoppable in close quarters, these walking fortresses are no joke. [/p]

[p]A sturdy human will require two assassination strikes to bring down, while an Orc’s size and muscle make it even tougher.
[/p][p]Some factions field elite soldiers clad in heavy armor, sometimes even immune to Styx’s direct attacks. You’ll need to break their defenses first, shoot off their helmets with a well-placed dart, or strike them from behind to remove their armor, before you can take them down.[/p][p][/p][h2]The Inquisitors[/h2][p]Inquisitors don’t just hunt heretics, they purge anything they consider inferior...[/p][p]They’re immune to mind control and can sense when Styx tries to tamper with their thoughts… and they retaliate with cruel precision.[/p]

• [p]Close range Inquisitor hit hard with their flails, and some wield telekinetic powers, able to grab Styx from a distance as long as they have line of sight.[/p]

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• [p]The largest among them combine psychic force with devastating physical strength.[/p]
• [p]But the true nightmares are the high-ranking inquisitors: they create anti-Amber zones that nullify Styx’s powers, all while wearing armor his daggers can’t pierce.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Orcs[/h2][p]Orcs know neither fear nor subtlety. They’re towering walls of muscle and rage, built to crush anything foolish enough to stand in their way.
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• [p]Orcs warriors are living tanks, capable of leaping onto Styx, grabbing him, and smashing him beneath massive war hammers.[/p]
• [p]Beside them stand the Shamans, slightly less robust, but still dangerous. They wield staves in melee but prefer summoning vengeful spirits that hunt Styx like homing projectiles.[/p]

[p]Fighting an orc head-on? Yeah… don’t.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Dark Elves[/h2][p]They may be quieter, but Dark Elves are no less deadly.
Fast, agile, and precise, they strike before Styx even has time to throw an insult.[/p]

• [p]Melee fighters wield curved blades with lethal grace, while ranged ones use blowpipes with surgical accuracy.[/p]
• [p]When an Elite enters the fray, you’ll know it, swift, relentless, and armored just enough to make your life miserable.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Cunning Above All[/h2][p]Even the mightiest foes have weaknesses.

Between traps, special abilities, and the environment itself, Styx always finds clever ways to turn the situation in his favor.

A little imagination, a dash of cruelty, and a whole lot of trickery can make all the difference.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]That’s it for the “Intelligent” side of the equation, organized killers who think before they strike (most of the time).

Next time, we’ll head underground to meet the creatures are instinct-driven, but still love the taste of goblin.

Stay tuned for Part 2: The Beasts of Styx: Blades of Greed.

In the meantime, don't forget to wishlist the game, it's helps a LOT!

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[p][/p][p]Oi meetbat!

Sharpen your blades, or don’t, I’ll be doing all the stabbing anyway. [/p][p]New, shiny, exclusive, marvelous gameplay trailer just dropped. Yes, now! [/p][p]Click the button bellow. Chop chop! [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]I’m back! Styx. The original, the best, the nightmare your guards still whisper about. And this time, you're getting an unfiltered look at my next job: Styx: Blades of Greed.[/p][p][/p][p]Slip into my grimy boots (don’t sniff them), and lead my crew through the shadows of a collapsing empire. Outsmart, outstab, outsteal, the usual.[/p]

• [p]Three towering, trap-riddled playgrounds built for vertical sneakiness.[/p]
• [p]Quartz to chase.[/p]
• [p]Danger to ignore.[/p]
• [p]Shiny things to hoard. You know, the important stuff.[/p]

[p][/p][p]This isn’t just a comeback it’s a masterclass in stealth, greed, and raw goblin excellence![/p][p]Because all it takes is one goblin with a dagger to ruin everything. And I’m very good at ruining things.[/p][p][/p][h2]Like what you see?[/h2][p]Then hit that wishlist button. It helps more than you think!
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[p][/p][p]Hey everyone, Cyanide here again!

Styx isn’t around right now, he’s busy recording… well, let’s just say “top-secret stuff” (the answer is at the end of this blog 🤫).

We’ve shown you the Empire’s towering arrogance in The Wall, and the wounded wilderness of Turquoise Dawn. Now it’s time to go deeper. Older. Somewhere sacred, shattered… and rotting from the inside out.

Welcome to the Akenash Ruins, the final breath of a once-mighty tower suspended by dying magic. Players of Master of Shadows may remember this place as the cradle of Amber, and the spark that lit the entire continent on fire. Well… it’s not what it used to be.

This is a place where history has curdled. Amber has dried up. The World Tree is dying. And everyone left inside. Goblin, elf, or roach is either desperate, deranged, or both.[/p][p][/p][h2][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]A floating relic, barely alive[/h2][p]Akenash used to be a miracle of architecture and diplomacy, towering over a lake of pure Amber, powered by the World Tree’s essence, guarded by Elves, and home to the Empire’s most unethical geniuses.

Then Styx stole the Heart. Then the Green Plague. Then everything went to hell.
[/p][p]Now? The tower hangs in pieces, suspended in the void. Its core is a throbbing Quartz shard that poisons what’s left of the Tree. Machinery still hums, but the Amber’s gone. Only scars remain.

And yet… people cling to it. Survivors. Goblins. Roaches and more.
[/p][h2] No safety in the heights, no mercy underground
[/h2][p]Akenash is split across multiple fractured layers, each in worse shape than the last.

Collapsed walls and debris have created new traversal routes. Some are clever. Most are unstable. All of them are dangerous.

At the heart, the World Tree still stands, but barely. Its Amber veins are dried. Its branches are brittle. Strange organisms cling to its rotting husk, feeding on the corrupted Quartz like parasites. The terrain here is post-apocalyptic: dead roots, fallen leaves, crumbling bark, and a stink that makes even Styx gag.

And up top, the ruins of luxury rot in silence. The Barimen estate is now a haunted maze of shattered glass and unstable halls. Roaches rule this place, multiplying in the damp dark.

Somewhere within, a secret chamber still ticks, traps active, vaults sealed. The Elven embassy is wrecked. The grand library is ash. 
[/p][p][/p][h2]Creatures clinging to madness[/h2][p]Akenash isn’t guarded. It’s infested.

What remains of this place isn’t a military presence, it’s a fractured ecosystem of desperate survivors, and creatures twisted by exposure to corrupted magic. Every faction here is holding on by a thread, driven more by instinct and obsession than tactics.

The worst? The Roaches. These aren’t your average skittering pests. They adapted to the darkness, multiplying like fungus, and deeply territorial.

Then there are the Feral Elves, survivors of the fall. Once scholars and guardians of the World Tree, now reduced to silent, predatory husks. Their minds have shattered under the combined pressure of trauma, spiritual collapse, and Quartz corruption.

Goblins also prowl the lower ruins. Many are fractured echoes of Styx’s lineage. Their behavior is erratic: sabotage, ambush, self-detonation… They're unpredictable, and that makes them dangerous.

Oh, and don’t forget the Dark Elves, scavengers in exile, fueled by obsession. And the Inquisition, still poking around for Quartz, as if they haven’t ruined enough.

And… maybe there’s something else down there.
[/p][p][/p][h2]A tower on the edge of death[/h2][p]Akenash is no fortress anymore. It’s a grave.
[/p][p]But graveyards are full of treasure. Full of stories. And sometimes… full of second chances.

The Tree is dying. The Amber’s gone. The factions trapped inside are tearing each other apart. But if anyone can sneak through the madness, unearth the last secrets, and maybe, maybe, stop what’s coming?

It’s Styx.

(Probably)

Don’t forget to wishlist Styx: Blades of Greed! It really helps the team, boosts visibility, and makes sure you don’t miss anything leading up to launch. Every wishlist counts, thanks for the support! 🙏
[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Oh, and by the way, that wraps up our little tour of the environments series. Next time? No more sightseeing. It’s gameplay time! See you (very) soon! 👀

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