In a nutshell

• Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement arrives in 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, bringing strategic battles, crafting, and exploration across a cursed land.
• Players control Leonard Brandon and Alexander Kyteler, two warriors fighting to defeat Demon Lord Elias and liberate a kingdom plagued by dark forces.
• Featuring a vast world, a Buddy System for dual-character gameplay, dynamic combat mechanics, and deep customization, this sequel expands the Bloodstained universe.

505 Games has announced Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.

Coming in 2026, this sequel to Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night will see players dive into strategic battles, crafting, and exploration across a sprawling, cursed land.

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Overview

Here’s an overview of the game:

The story unfolds as a mysterious ethereal castle, under the control of “Demon Lord Elias,” casts a shadow over the land, terrorizing citizens with its demonic forces. Time and again, the Kingdom and the Church have deployed strike forces—each effort ending in failure. As another opportunity arises, two heroes are brought together by fate. Leonard Brandon, a young fighter with the Church’s Black Wolves clan and Alexander Kyteler, a knight of the Kingdom’s White Stags and lone survivor of an initial, unsuccessful expedition.

Join Leo and Alex as they rise together to defeat Demon Lord Elias’s reign of terror and shatter the chains of a kingdom tormented by evil forces.

Key Features

• Dive Deeper into the Bloodstained World – Experience an early chapter of the Bloodstained universe filled with a fresh cast of allies and foes. New players can jump in without prior knowledge, while long-time fans will uncover deep connections.
• New Buddy System – This journey will not be carried out alone! Play simultaneously as both Leo and Alex to defeat enemies, break through traps, and push toward victory.
• Navigate an Expansive World – Traverse Bloodstained‘s largest map yet. Experience dawn, day, dusk, and night, including shifting light and darkness as time passes. Transforming not only the gameplay, but also the way you interact with the world.
• Experience The Epiphany Combat System Discover new moves as you battle. Unleash unique attacks and uncover powerful abilities that allow players to master combat in innovative ways.
• Craft, Cook, and Customize – Experience personalization with a wide range of visually impactful armor changes, along with expanded character appearance options, crafting, and cooking side quests to strengthen your player.

505 Games has announced Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.