Developer MercurySteam released Metroid Dread for Nintendo Switch in 2021, and there have been rumblings they were working on another project that wasn’t related to Metroid since then. Now we know what it is: a 3D action-adventure called Blades of Fire. It looks a lot like God of War, but with crafting. All steel has been turned into stone by Queen Nerea. It’s up to Aran de Lira to apply his crafting, swordsmithing, and combat skills to do something about it.

It won’t be lost on Metroid fans that the main character in Blades of Fire is named Aran either. A little nod to Samus Aran from MercurySteam.

Blades of Fire will release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on May 22, 2025. Check out the announcement trailer below:

From the award-winning studio MercurySteam, comes a new action-adventure where you forge your own weapons and face fierce enemies in a unique combat system. Join Aran de Lira on his journey to find the real purpose of his fate!

FORGE YOUR LEGEND

From the award-winning studio MercurySteam, comes a new action-adventure where you forge your own weapons and face fierce enemies in a unique combat system.

Join Aran de Lira on his journey to find the real purpose of his fate!

KEY FEATURES

THE DIVINE METAL: You are Aran de Lira, firstborn of the King’s Ward. The newly crowned Queen Nerea has cast a spell that turns steel into stone. Only her army of abominations wield the divine metal against which other blades shatter.

THE FORGE: Find Forge Scrolls, develop your forging skills and craft your weapon to suit your fighting style. The chosen weapon family and the materials you create it from will affect characteristics such as weight, length, durability, penetration and edge quality.

CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON: Choose between seven different weapon families and over 30 unique Forge Scrolls, which allow almost infinite weapon combinations. Your choice of weapon will be crucial when facing your enemy!

TACTICAL COMBAT: A unique and challenging combat system which allows you to attack specific body parts of the enemy. Slash, stab or bludgeon enemies depending on the situation and what the enemy is equipped with. Only the right weapon will allow you to overcome the enemy’s armour.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE: Adso is Aran’s companion who will join him on his journey. During combat, Adso gives helpful tips how to defeat enemies by analysing them and taking notes in his chronicles. He will be crucial on your adventure, as he speaks the ancient forger language.

BE ON GUARD: Over 50 enemy types, including the Queen’s guards, creatures, undead and more. Each enemy has its own unique attack style, weapon, and armour setup.

A WORLD FULL OF MYSTERY: Aran and Adso embark on an uncertain mission. The objective is clear, but the path is full of dangers, mysteries and epic settings such as huge castles, maze-like palaces and more. You will know only what our heroes know, your intuition and courage must fill in the rest.

[Epic Game Store]