1 August 2025 19:39 UTC · Community Announcements · Question_505
ArtPlay Co-Founder and Bloodstained Producer, Koji "IGA" Igarashi, participated in a roundtable discussion on the past, present and future of Metroidvania games . Check out the article on Denfaminico's website! https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/interview/250723a"The guests included ArtPlay's Koji Igarashi, who worked on the Bloodstained series and has just announced his new title, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement ; and Shadow Labyrinth development staff members Harada Katsuhiro and Toru Takahashi from Bandai Namco Studios, Seigo Aizawa from Bandai Namco Entertainment, and Tomoaki Fukui from
4 June 2025 22:03 UTC · Community Announcements · Question_505
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 Dem
12 November 2024 21:18 UTC · Community Announcements · Question_505
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2144740/Ghostrunner_2/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/692850/Bloodstained_Ritual_of_the_Night/ In celebration of Ghostrunner 2’s first electrifying year, we’re thrilled to announce a special collaboration with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, featured exclusively in the Ghostrunner 2 Anniversary Pack! This exciting crossover brings the haunting elegance of Bloodstained into the fast-paced, cyberpunk action of Ghostrunner 2. Fans of both titles can now wield the Bloodstained® Blue Rose Sword and hand skin, blending the gothic fantasy of Bloodstained with
4 November 2024 19:37 UTC · Community Announcements · Question_505
A young girl who swore to fulfill her promise with her friend using the power given to when scarred by the alchemist's curse. The deadliest demon hunter in history who took the road to get rid of everything connected to demons. And now they're adorable!!! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/abfec8b0061e170cad9081c3c9a8f0b2eceb9f30.jpg We’ve commissioned the amazing papercraft artist, Paperized Crafts (https://www.paperizedcrafts.com), to turn everyone's two favorite heroes into super cute papercraft that you can print out and make at home. All it takes is some scissors and glue and you’re all set to b
22 October 2024 15:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Question_505
Today's update includes fixes for Classic Mode, Classic II and more! Update Notes 1.6 We have a new update today that addresses multiple bugs. Fixed a soft lock that would occur while purchasing / selling items Fixed spawn issue with Morte enemies in Classic Mode Fixed long loading times when playing Classic Mode Fixed the missing glow effect within the Archive Fixed an issue where Valefar’s jackpot SFX continues to play if Dominique dies in Classic II Thank you for playing Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night! https://store.steampowered.com/app/692850/Bloodstained_Ritual_of_the_Night/
18 June 2024 19:18 UTC · Community Announcements · Question_505
Today marks the anniversary of the launch of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night! We have a special message for you from Producer IGA and Director SHUTARO. Watch their video message here:
11 June 2024 15:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Question_505
An all-new Bloodstained adventure awaits! Dominique may have been defeated, but she is not finished. After being defeated by Miriam, Dominique falls to Limbo. She seeks to steal Bael's power and escape to the mortal realm where she will have her revenge! It will be no easy task; a realm of demons and dangerous dungeons stand in her way. Explore a massive new map with retro gameplay that takes Classic Mode to a whole new level. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/b1935495fc1ddf1737eea5ea06b33c3a50ed12fe.jpg Acquire valuable abilities and artifacts that will add to Dominique's power. Speak to friendly d
5 June 2024 18:28 UTC · PCGamesN · editor@pcgamesn.com
When you think of Metroidvania games, a few obvious candidates come to mind. Hollow Knight, Ori, Tunic, Blasphemous - perhaps even newcomer Animal Well. But for the Castlevania die-hards, there's only one real choice: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, the spiritual successor helmed by Castlevania series producer Koji Igarashi himself. Now, the exceptional action platformer is about to get even better with a new story DLC coming very soon. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Acclaimed metroidvania adds new game modes and cosmetics next week Metroidvania Bloodstained gets free Child of
5 June 2024 15:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Question_505
Greetings, Army of the Night! An all-new Bloodstained adventure awaits! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/230478344979a94e2ef894a823f857703f830480.jpg Classic II: Dominique's Curse will release on all platforms on Tuesday June 11th! Launch Time: 8:00am PDT | UTC 15:00 | 16:00 BST | 17:00 CEST | 23:00 HKT | 00:00 JST (12th) | 00:00 KST (12th) This all new premium DLC mode features the retro gameplay of Classic Mode with a larger map, more enemies and new storyline that begins where Ritual of the Night ends. Dominique may have been defeated, but she is not finished. Banished to Limbo, she must steal B
9 May 2024 15:38 UTC · Community Announcements · Question_505
Game Update 1.50 New Game Mode: Chaos Mode {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/80c494c335b5967c41bffba543fc24afa1d17177.jpg This mode sends players into a series of randomized rooms populated with demons. Difficulty increases the longer you survive. Chaos Mode can be played Single-Player or Local / Online Co-Op. See details for online play below. New Game Mode: Versus Mode {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/39b62b1793fe0a51f96895af427be7e6cf0214b2.jpg Versus Mode is fast-paced PvP game mode that pits you against another player to see who can survive the longest. The mode includes local and online PVP gamepla
9 May 2024 14:50 UTC · Community Announcements · Question_505
Greetings, Army of the Night! We are honored to reveal more details on the new content that is included in update 1.50. The development team has been busy working on the new Versus and Chaos Modes, both of which include online multiplayer play for the first time. Versus Mode {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/39b62b1793fe0a51f96895af427be7e6cf0214b2.jpg Versus Mode is fast-paced PvP game mode that pits you against another player to see who can survive the longest. The mode includes local play as well as an online mode that includes the ability to invite a friend directly or challenge a random player.
3 May 2024 12:07 UTC · PCGamesN · editor@pcgamesn.com
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is one of the best metroidvania games in years, standing proudly alongside Hollow Knight and Ori and the Blind Forest as a highlight of the genre originated by Samus Aran and Simon Belmont. The game has received a huge amount of post-launch support since its original release, and is set to gain even more next week in its 1.5 update, releasing May 9 on PC. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Metroidvania Bloodstained gets free Child of Light DLC Metroidvania Bloodstained is still getting more free DLC August's Humble Choice bundle includes a modern cla
2 May 2024 15:15 UTC · Community Announcements · Question_505
Hello, Bloodstained Fans! We are excited to present the final Development Roadmap for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night! Here is what we have planned. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/243b3730171f9b747fcd2ad2bbe8a3d127f88a12.jpg Update 1.5 May 16, 2024 8am PDT/4pm BST/5pm CEST/11pm HKT/Midnight May 10 JST Chaos Mode / VS Mode / 1 Free Miriam Cosmetic Pack / 3 Premium (Paid) Miriam Cosmetic Packs Update 1.5 will contain two new game modes, and one free Cosmetic Pack. Along with this, three Premium DLC Miriam Cosmetic Packs will be available for purchase. This will be the final update to the game. Ch
13 March 2024 17:12 UTC · Community Announcements · HeiferKid
https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/765970/a74f001253d8ac024c37fb7be8a015c75d891186.png Contra is back - reloaded, reimagined, and reborn - with Contra: Operation Galuga! Grab your spread shot and run 'n' gun your way through explosive co-op action against the Red Falcon army! This thorough remake of the revolutionary Contra NES/arcade game from the 1980s redeploys players to the Galuga Archipelago, where you'll take control of elite Contra commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean (as well as other warriors) and use an assortment of iconic weapons such as the Spread Shot, Laser Beam, and Hom
1 March 2024 20:29 UTC · Community Announcements · HeiferKid
Prepare to attack aggressively! The iconic run-'n'-gun series, Contra, is back - reloaded, reimagined, and reborn - with Contra: Operation Galuga, launching on March 12! The legendary soldiers return to blast their way through eight stages of action against the Red Falcon army in explosive co-op action for up to two players in Story Mode or up to four players in Arcade Mode!
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