Friday, June 6th 2025
505 Games Announces Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement - Sets 2026 Release Window
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.
THE STORY
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.
GAMEPLAY
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.
The Power Of Two
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. The game is currently in development for PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S, with a release window set for 2026.
Sources:
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Steam Profile, PlayStation Blog
THE STORY
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.
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.
GAMEPLAY
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.
The Power Of Two
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. The game is currently in development for PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S, with a release window set for 2026.
3 Comments on 505 Games Announces Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement - Sets 2026 Release Window
Will be there day one regardless.