Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night News

[p]ArtPlay Co-Founder and Bloodstained Producer, Koji "IGA" Igarashi, participated in a roundtable discussion on the past, present and future of Metroidvania games . Check out the article on Denfaminico's website! https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/interview/250723a[/p][p][/p][p]"The guests included ArtPlay's Koji Igarashi, who worked on the Bloodstained series and has just announced his new title, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement ; and Shadow Labyrinth development staff members Harada Katsuhiro and Toru Takahashi from Bandai Namco Studios, Seigo Aizawa from Bandai Namco Entertainment, and Tomoaki Fukui from Engines. Finally, we had Daichi Saito from Why So Serious, who has produced several Metroidvania titles produced by team ladybug. They spoke about the history and characteristics of Metroidvania."[/p][p][/p][p]The article is in Japanese, but your browser should be able to translate it.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]If you're interested in checking out Shadow Labyrinth, you can find it here: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

The news we’ve been waiting to share with you all is here! Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is coming in 2026. 

Helmed by Creative Director SHUTARO and produced by IGA, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is an entirely new 2.5D side-scrolling RPG that will introduce exciting new lore, characters, gameplay and features to the Bloodstained franchise. 

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[h2]THE STORY[/h2]

16th-century England drowns in the shadow of the Ethereal Castle and its deadly inhabitants. All attempts to fight this evil have been met with failure and death. In a desperate, final attempt, two heroes rise together against the Demon Lord Elias’ reign of terror: Leonard Brandon and Alexander Kyteler. Leo is a young fighter with the Church's Black Wolves clan. Alex is a knight of the kingdom's White Stags and the lone survivor of an earlier expedition to fight Elias. 



The duo's journey will not be easy. The Ethereal Castle is not only filled with lesser demons, but it is also home to the Sanguinaries, demonic lieutenants, each with their own unique and deadly powers.  

If Leo and Alex have any hope of defeating Elias, they must first unravel the Ethereal Castle's mysteries and survive long enough to face their final enemy. 

[h2]GAMEPLAY[/h2]

At the center of The Scarlet Engagement is the Ethereal Castle, a massive new map that is the largest and deadliest created for the franchise. 

Exploration is a key part of Bloodstained and The Scarlet Engagement is no exception. Search the castle and fallen enemies for powerful weapons and armor. Gather special ingredients that can be used for crafting. Discover new magical abilities. You’ll need these to grow stronger and explore further into the castle. 

As you collect new gear, every equippable weapon and piece of armor will have its own unique stats and appearance.  



In addition to gear and resources, you'll encounter a cast of characters that will add to the story of the game and the lore of Bloodstained. Each character is fully scripted and will have voice-overs recorded in both English and Japanese.  

[h2]The Power Of Two [/h2]

In The Scarlet Engagement, you will control both the game’s heroes at the same time with the new “Buddy System”. You will be in direct control of one character while the other will assist in combat. Switch at any time to best utilize each character’s equipped items and abilities. This system is a core feature of the game and mastering it will be critical for success.  



This is just a preview of everything we have been working on. We look forward to sharing more with you in the future!  

Be sure to Wishlist Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement and join our communities (links below).
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/2144740/Ghostrunner_2/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/692850/Bloodstained_Ritual_of_the_Night/

In celebration of Ghostrunner 2’s first electrifying year, we’re thrilled to announce a special collaboration with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, featured exclusively in the Ghostrunner 2 Anniversary Pack! This exciting crossover brings the haunting elegance of Bloodstained into the fast-paced, cyberpunk action of Ghostrunner 2. Fans of both titles can now wield the Bloodstained® Blue Rose Sword and hand skin, blending the gothic fantasy of Bloodstained with the sleek, adrenaline-filled combat style of Ghostrunner.

Check out the exclusive reveal of this stunning crossover in our Anniversary Pack trailer, now live!

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The Bloodstained® Blue Rose Sword and hand skin, inspired by the iconic design of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, offer players a striking new way to slice through enemies in Dharma tower and the cybervoid. This unique set carries the essence of Bloodstained’s gothic charm, with deep crimson accents and intricate detailing that pays homage to the unforgettable aesthetic of Koji Igarashi’s masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of Bloodstained or a Ghostrunner enthusiast, this new sword skin brings a dark, stylish edge to your katana collection, making every slash and parry feel even more satisfying.

Take a closer look at the Bloodstained-inspired sword in action below.









The Bloodstained collaboration is just one part of the content-packed Ghostrunner 2 Anniversary Pack, now available on all platforms. For $4.99, players can dive into a collection of three all-new sword skins, three matching hand skins, and a sleek new motorcycle skin, all designed to amp up your combat experience. And that’s not all—Ghostrunner 2 owners can also enjoy a free update featuring the exclusive ONE MORE LEVEL sword and hand skin, the Design Ghost motorcycle skin, and the Bloodstained-themed Blue Rose set. It’s our way of saying thank you for an incredible first year and for all the support from our amazing community.

Play Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night today and check out the Ghostrunner 2 Anniversary Pack:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2144740/Ghostrunner_2/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/692850/Bloodstained_Ritual_of_the_Night/

A young girl who swore to fulfill her promise with her friend using the power given to when scarred by the alchemist's curse. The deadliest demon hunter in history who took the road to get rid of everything connected to demons.

And now they're adorable!!! 



We’ve commissioned the amazing papercraft artist, Paperized Crafts (https://www.paperizedcrafts.com), to turn everyone's two favorite heroes into super cute papercraft that you can print out and make at home.

All it takes is some scissors and glue and you’re all set to bring your own project to life.  

① To get started, download and print out the files below.
② Cut out the shapes.
③ Fold on the dotted lines.
④ Glue the tabs.

Before you know it, you’ll have your own demon-fighting duo guarding your gaming rig!



⬇️FULL SIZE PRINTOUTS LINKED BELOW! ⬇️

Be sure to share your creations with us on X, Facebook and https://discord.gg/bloodstained! 

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD MIRIAM INSTRUCTIONS (2 Pages) 





CLICK TO DOWNLOAD ZANGETSU INSTRUCTIONS (1 Page)

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