MercurySteam and publisher 505 Games have officially launched Blades of Fire on Steam, bringing the brutal dark fantasy action-adventure title to Valve’s platform alongside a huge new Version 2.0 update.
The Steam release includes a wide range of major gameplay improvements, new features, additional achievements, full Steam Deck support, and bonus content including the Adventurer Pack, digital Artbook, and the award-winning original soundtrack composed by Ă“scar Araujo.
Version 2.0 is also now available as a free update for existing players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Epic Games Store.
Blades of Fire – Version 2.0 Steam Launch Trailer
A Dark Fantasy World Built Around Brutal Combat
In Blades of Fire, players step into the role of Aran de Lira, the last warrior capable of forging true steel in a world where metal has mysteriously turned to stone.
The game focuses heavily on strategic combat and precision weapon crafting, rewarding patience and observation rather than reckless attacks.
Players must forge weapons carefully, as every strike of the hammer matters during the crafting process. Battles are deliberate, weighty and unforgiving, requiring players to study enemy weaknesses and exploit openings with perfect timing.
Those who charge into combat without strategy will quickly meet a brutal end.
Version 2.0 Adds Major New Features
The newly released Version 2.0 update introduces a huge amount of fresh content designed to improve replayability and increase the challenge for veteran players.
New Game Plus
Players can now replay Aran’s adventure while carrying over most progression and stats from previous playthroughs.
Enemies now scale with player health, while 27 exclusive forge statues unlock new weapon parts to further expand combat possibilities.
Titanium Difficulty
The new Titanium Difficulty mode offers an extremely punishing experience aimed at highly skilled players.
Enemies feature increased health, stronger armour, and a 20% damage boost, while bosses have been rebalanced with far stricter timing mechanics.
Anvil Trials
Players can revisit defeated bosses in a special arena challenge mode called Anvil Trials.
These timed encounters reward players with useful upgrades, although returning bosses now feature additional mechanics to make fights even tougher.
Arcana System
The new Arcana system allows players to collect medals during Anvil Trials and exchange them with Aran’s companion Adso in return for powerful passive buffs and ancient magical abilities.
Transmutation System
The update also introduces Transmutation, allowing players to convert crafting materials into other discovered resources directly at the forge.
Photo Mode, Steam Deck Support and More
Version 2.0 also delivers a variety of quality-of-life improvements and bonus features including:
- Full Photo Mode support
- New Achievements
- Fully remappable mouse and keyboard controls
- Expanded death and mutilation animations
- Improved animation transitions
- Nvidia DLSS4 support
- Full Steam Deck compatibility
- The ability to finally pet the Ox
The update significantly enhances both the visual presentation and overall gameplay experience across all platforms.
Available Now With Launch Discount
Blades of Fire is now available on Steam with a limited-time 25% launch discount off its standard price of $39.99 USD / ÂŁ34.99.
The game is also available on:
- Epic Games Store (PC)
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
Existing players on all platforms can download the Version 2.0 update completely free starting today.
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