During the Xbox Showcase at Tokyo Game Show, publisher 505 Games and developer ArtPlay unveiled an all-new gameplay trailer for Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, the upcoming gothic action RPG and prequel to the critically acclaimed Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.
Scheduled to launch in 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement takes players back in time to explore a pivotal chapter in the Bloodstained saga, expanding the rich universe created under the direction of game creator Koji Igarashi (IGA).
The newly released gameplay footage showcases a wealth of previously unseen content, providing fans with their most extensive look yet at the adventure awaiting them. The trailer features new characters, diverse environments, formidable enemies, and a glimpse at several new gameplay mechanics that build upon the exploration-driven action and progression systems that have made Bloodstained a modern Metroidvania favorite.
Fans of the genre, as well as long-time followers of IGA’s work, can look forward to a fresh journey filled with fast-paced combat, deep exploration, and the signature gothic atmosphere that has defined the franchise.
About Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement
Unravel the dark origins of the Bloodstained universe and explore a hauntingly immersive 16th-century England steeped in a 2.5D gothic atmosphere, enthralling players in strategic battles, crafting, and exploration across a sprawling, cursed land.The story unfolds as a mysterious floating castle under the control of a sinister figure known as “Elias,” casts a shadow over the land, terrorizing citizens with its demonic forces. Join two new heroes, Leonard and Alex as they rise to defeat Elias’s reign of terror and shatter the chains of a kingdom tormented by evil forces.