Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night News

Hello, Bloodstained Fans!

We are excited to present the final Development Roadmap for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night!

Here is what we have planned.



[h3]Update 1.5[/h3]

May 16, 2024

8am PDT/4pm BST/5pm CEST/11pm HKT/Midnight May 10 JST


[h3]Chaos Mode / VS Mode / 1 Free Miriam Cosmetic Pack / 3 Premium (Paid) Miriam Cosmetic Packs[/h3]

Update 1.5 will contain two new game modes, and one free Cosmetic Pack. Along with this, three Premium DLC Miriam Cosmetic Packs will be available for purchase.

This will be the final update to the game.


[h3]Chaos Mode [/h3]

Chaos Mode is local or online co-op action that you can play solo, with a friend or be matched with other players on the same system.



Fight through a series of randomized rooms to defeat demons and bosses.

Complete challenges before each boss to get powerful upgrades!

How long will you survive?


[h3]Versus Mode [/h3]

VS Mode is a special PVP mode created just for Ritual of the Night.



At the beginning of the match, players will enter a room exclusive to the match battle. Wave after wave of demons will begin to attack both players. When you defeat the demons, you will gain souls. Souls can be spent at the central statue (shop) to upgrade your weapons, armor or items.

You will be able to purchase attacks that will negatively affect your opponent. Fill their room with fog, reverse their controls and more!

The winner is the player that survives the longest.

Versus Mode supports local and online play with friends or matchmaking with other players on the same platform.

Please note that Chaos and Versus Modes do not support cross-platform play.

More details on each game mode will be revealed when they go live.


[h3]Cosmetic Packs [/h3]

1.5 also includes three premium (paid) cosmetic packs and one free pack for Miriam that will change her appearance in the game.

Each cosmetic pack has multiple unique clothing items and weapons, each with upgradeable stats. Premium Cosmetic Packs will be available for purchase on each platform's online store.

Equipping a complete set of cosmetic pack items will enable a special stat bar for that specific pack.



Included with 1.5 is a free cosmetic pack for Miriam that will automatically be added to everyone's inventory when it is released.



Premium DLC Cosmetic Pack assets will only download after purchase.


[h3]Classic II: Dominique's Curse - Premium DLC [/h3]

Date To Be Announced



Following the 1.5 update, we will release Classic Mode II, a premium DLC game mode!

It brings the same retro-gameplay as Classic Mode but with a bigger map and its own canon storyline!

Classic Mode 2 assets will only download after purchase.

More information on Classic II will be provided when it is closer to release.


We hope that you are as excited for these upcoming modes and DLCs as we are!

Stay tuned to any of our social or news channels for more information.



Thank you very much!

The Bloodstained Ritual of the Night Team

Contra is back - reloaded, reimagined, and reborn - with Contra: Operation Galuga! Grab your spread shot and run 'n' gun your way through explosive co-op action against the Red Falcon army!

This thorough remake of the revolutionary Contra NES/arcade game from the 1980s redeploys players to the Galuga Archipelago, where you'll take control of elite Contra commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean (as well as other warriors) and use an assortment of iconic weapons such as the Spread Shot, Laser Beam, and Homing Missiles to run, jump, and shoot your way through burning jungles, frigid mountains, a grotesque alien lair, and more. Character-specific abilities, devastating Overload powers, and unyielding bosses keep the action intense across Story Mode (1-2 players), Arcade Mode (1-4 players), and Challenge Mode (1 player), while variable difficulty settings and perks provide options for gamers of all skill levels!

Contra: Operation Galuga is available now!

Prepare to attack aggressively! The iconic run-'n'-gun series, Contra, is back - reloaded, reimagined, and reborn - with Contra: Operation Galuga, launching on March 12! The legendary soldiers return to blast their way through eight stages of action against the Red Falcon army in explosive co-op action for up to two players in Story Mode or up to four players in Arcade Mode!

Hey, everyone!  

We have an exciting announcement for you today. 

As you may know, we are getting close to the release of update 1.5 for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. The update will include Chaos and Vs modes, as well as three new premium (paid) cosmetic packs for Miriam.  



What we have not yet officially announced is that 1.5 will include a free set of special weapons and clothing items for Miriam...the Half-Genie Cosmetic Pack! 

This cosmetic pack includes everything Miriam needs to dress up as Shantae, everyone’s favorite Half-Genie hero! There are also items inspired by her pirate nemesis, Risky Boots!  

The Shantae games follow the plucky Half-Genie heroine as she tries to protect her hometown and Sequin Land from an array of threats and enemies. As Shantae makes her way through the world, she picks up new powers and items that allow her to fight ever-increasing threats...definitely a kindred spirit to Miriam!  

The Half-Genie Cosmetic Pack contains the following items:  

• Half-Genie Outfit (Body Slot) 
  
• Half-Genie Vest (Accessory Slot) 
  
• Half-Genie Tiara (Accessory Slot)  
  
• Risky Blade (Weapon Slot) 
  
• Risky Pistol (Weapon Slot) 
  
• Risky Bandana (Head Slot)  
  
• Half-Genie Fireball (Directional Shard)
  

Each of the cosmetic pack items can be individually equipped and each is upgradable! Speak to Johannes in Arvantville and use the crafting recipes to make new versions, each one more powerful than before. While you may choose to equip one or two items, if you equip one of the cosmetic pack items into each of the weapon, body, head and both accessory slots, you’ll be rewarded with a special Half-Genie status bar!  

We are thrilled to be able to bring a taste of the Shantae franchise, created by BOZON and developed by our good friends at Wayforward, into Ritual of the Night! We hope you enjoy the free cosmetic pack!  

More info on update 1.5 and the final Roadmap is coming soon, so stay tuned.  


Thank you for your support of Bloodstained!