505 Games has announced the next entry in the Bloodstained franchise, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement. The game will release in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
The Bloodstained franchise started with Bloodstained: Ritual of theNight. The game is a beloved spiritual successor to Koji Igarashi and Konami’s Castlevania franchise. Funded through Kickstarter, the game is available on major platforms. This includes PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS.
Check out the first trailer for its sequel revealed during the recent State of Play, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, below:
Further, the PlayStation Blog describes the game as follows:
Set in the iconic, gothic world created for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, this newest installment in the Bloodstained saga brings the rich gameplay and storytelling of its predecessor to all new heights! The story begins in the 16th century where the Ethereal Castle and its demonic inhabitants have been terrorizing the land and laying waste to all who defy their dark power. All attempts to destroy the castle and fight the demons have failed, leaving many noble warriors defeated and lost.
The last hope of humanity is an unlikely duo: Leonard, a young Black Wolves apprentice, and Alexander, a knight and the last survivor of White Stags. Together they must work as one to infiltrate the castle, fight for survival, acquire powerful artifacts and defeat the Demon Lord Elias.
The duo’s cause will not be easy. Elias is protected by six Sanguinaries, deadly vampires who each wield powerful and unique abilities. If Leo and Alex have any hope of defeating Elias, they must first unravel the Ethereal Castle’s mysteries and defeat its powerful defenders.
