Check out the blistering combat trailer for upcoming fantasy epic Blades of Fire

The heat is rising! 505 Games is proud to release the latest in its Getting Started’ series of tutorial videos for Blades of Fire, giving fans their first in-depth look at the game’s brutal, skill-based combat system. Showcasing the game’s signature combat system, precision parries, finishers and Adso’s involvement — the trailer highlight the importance of choosing the right weapon for the right job!



Blades of Fire is the latest fantasy action game from legendary studio MercurySteam. In Blades of Fire, you play Aran de Lira, the last hero who can wield steel, and Adso, a young scholar whose knowledge of lost myths and sacred tongues may shape their fate. Learn how to craft near-limitless weapon variations in the game’s unique “weapons forging” system and bring the Queen to her knees. Combine countless alloys, hilts, runes, blades and pummeling edges to craft and perfect the ultimate evil-slaying weapon. Every enemy type will pose unique challenges—every weapon you create will meet those challenges!

You forge, craft your weapons, and engage in brutal, tactical combat to bring peace and balance to a lost kingdom. 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 between seven 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! Blades of Fire offers 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.

We had the amazing chance to play Blades of Fire in a sneak peek preview, and we loved what we played. You can check out our full preview on Game-News, and read why you should be excited for Blades of Fire!

"Blades of Fire" which will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Epic Games Store). The game is set to launch on May 22nd for $59.99 and £49.99. Pre-orders are available now on respected platform stores.