"Blades of Fire" is a new single - player action - adventure game developed by MercurySteam and published by 505 Games. It will be officially released on May 22, 2025, and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Epic Games Store). The official trailer has been released, and the game supports Simplified Chinese. Currently, pre - orders are open on the Epic Games Store. Pre - order players can enjoy a 10% discount. The original price is \(228, and the discounted price is \)205.20. At the same time, they will also receive additional rewards, including Ehran's Cast Iron Paladin appearance and Steel Lord appearance. Players will experience a unique combat system in the game, forge their own weapons, defeat ferocious enemies, and embark on a journey with the protagonist Ehran de Llila to explore the true face of destiny.

The game takes players into a kingdom shrouded in dark magic. The newly crowned evil Queen Nerithia has cast a spell that turns metal into stone. However, her army of monsters wields weapons made of sacred metal, and ordinary weapons can be easily shattered in front of them. Players will play as Ehran de Llila, the eldest son and heir of the king, and become the only hope to counter Queen Nerithia's dark magic. In this world full of crises, Ehran embarks on an adventure with his companion Asso, a scholar. Asso happens to know the lost language of the Sacred Forgers, which will provide crucial help for their adventure.

The key mechanism of "Blades of Fire" is the forging system. During the game, players can find secret forging scrolls to upgrade their forging skills and create weapons that suit their combat style. There are seven weapon families and more than 30 unique forging scrolls in the game. Players can create nearly infinite weapon combinations based on factors such as the weight, length, durability, penetration power, and edge quality of the weapons. For example, players can choose a heavy greatsword to deal a large amount of damage to enemies with its powerful attack power; or they can forge a lightweight and flexible dagger to use its fast - paced attacks and high mobility to deal with different combat scenarios.

The combat system is extremely challenging. Players need to attack specific body parts of the enemies and choose the appropriate damage type, such as slashing, stabbing, or bludgeoning, according to the enemies' attack styles and the types of armor they wear. There are more than 50 different types of enemies in the game, and each enemy has a unique attack method and armor setting. This requires players to constantly adjust their strategies in battle and flexibly use the weapons they have forged to successfully defeat the enemies. For example, when facing an enemy wearing heavy armor, a weapon with strong penetration power may be needed; while for an enemy with agile movement and weak defense, a fast - slashing weapon is more effective.

The Protagonist Ehran de Llila

The protagonist Ehran de Llila, controlled by the player, is the eldest son and heir of the king, and he shoulders the heavy responsibility of countering the queen's dark magic. In the game, players will follow Ehran's perspective and gradually uncover the secrets behind this dark - shrouded world and explore the truth of their own destiny.

The Companion Asso

Asso is Ehran's companion, a curious scholar who is drawn into the hero's adventure by fate. Although Asso is not a warrior, his sharp mind and profound ancient knowledge play an important role in the adventure. He can not only provide combat insights for Ehran to help him better deal with various combat situations, but also be proficient in the lost language of the Sacred Forgers. This skill will help them unlock the unknown mysteries ahead.