Community Blog – March 2025
Last month, MercurySteam and 505 Games officially announced Blades of Fire, formally known as Project Iron, as part of IGN FanFest. Launching May 22nd, 2025, Blades of Fire will be available on Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The response to our announcement has been truly wonderful, so before we kick things off, we want to say a massive thank you from the team.
Today, in our first monthly community blog, we want to take a moment to look back at everything we’ve unveiled so far, treat you to some behind the scenes concept art and answer some of your most frequently asked questions. Let’s get started.
ANNOUNCEMENT TRAILER
If you’re new around here, welcome! As mentioned already, during IGN FanFest last month, Blades of Fire was showcased to the outside world for the very first time. In case you missed it, watch our announcement trailer below.
FORGING OUR FIRST PREVIEW EVENT
Just days after announcing Blades of Fire, we made our way to the Quinnell School of Blacksmithing to host our very first preview event. We welcomed press and influencers to not only try their hand at forging in a real-life setting but also play Blades of Fire for the very first time. The sun was shining, the setting was perfect, and we had the best time with great company. A huge thank you to everyone that played a part in making the event a success. We couldn’t have done it without you!
PREVIEWS
Following our preview event, we waited in anticipation for previews to drop. And when they did, they put the biggest smiles on our faces. Want to know more about what press had to say? Here’s a selection of articles for you to enjoy…
IGN – “With a unique approach to weapon crafting, MercurySteam’s latest forges its own identity.”
Eurogamer – “”…the glimpse I’ve had is exciting. Roll on, May.”
LET’S GET PHYSICAL
One of the most frequently asked questions we’ve seen so far is whether we’re looking to launch a physical edition of Blades of Fire. Well, we’re delighted to confirm it’s happening! PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S users can pick up a copy on May 22nd, the same day as our digital launch. Check your preferred retailer for more information and to pre-order.
BLADES OF FIRE – GETTING STARTED VIDEO SERIES
We know many of you are very keen to know more about the world of Blades of Fire. This week, we kicked off our Blades of Fire – Getting Started video series, designed to educate our community on what to expect in game. Episode 1 is now live across our official social media channels. In our first deep dive video, we want to welcome you to the forge. Here’s where you’ll spend a lot of your time crafting weapons that will carry you through your quest. Take a look if you haven’t seen it already…
CONCEPT ART
Today, we’re treating you to some never-before-seen Blades of Fire concept art from the talented team at MercurySteam. We won’t go into too much detail (no spoilers allowed around here!) but we hope they pique your interest. Like what you see? Let us know over on social media.
COMMUNITY FAQS
Before we wrap things up, we want to tackle some of the most frequently asked questions from the community. If there’s something you would like to know, drop us a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible, or we’ll answer your questions in a future blog.
Will there be a physical edition of Blades of Fire?
As mentioned earlier in this blog, yes! Coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, the physical edition of Blades of Fire will launch on May 22nd, 2025, the same day as our digital release.
Are there plans for a demo?
There are no plans for a Blades of Fire demo. With how the game has been designed, a demo would only scratch the surface of what Blades of Fire offers. However, with launch just over 2 months away, you don’t have long to wait.
Do you have a creator program?
Yes we do! The 505 Creator Circle is a membership club for content creators who share the same passion we do – gaming! By becoming a member of the 505 Games Creator Circle, you will have the opportunity to enjoy behind the scenes content, unique gifts, access to exclusive events, panel discussions etc. For more information, head to the 505 Games website.
Quelles langues sont prises en charge par Blades of Fire ?
Full Audio: English Subtitles: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese Brazilian, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Korean.
Will there be difficulty modes?
Yes – There will be 3 difficulty modes you can pick from at the start of your adventure. More on this coming soon!
Is Blades of Fire a soulslike game?
Blades of Fire is an action-adventure featuring a unique combat system. There are some soulslike elements, but it is not a true soulslike!
THANK YOU!
On behalf of the whole team working on Blades of Fire, we want to thank you all for joining this growing community and for showing so much enthusiasm and excitement for what we’re forging. As we head towards launch, we have so much to show you! Be sure to follow us across our official channels to stay up to date.
Until next time!
– Antonela Pounder. Director of Digital Content and Engagement @ 505 Games.
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DÉCOUVREZ BLADES OF FIRE
DÉCOUVREZ BLADES OF FIRE, DISPONIBLE LE 22 MAI 2025
En 2021, le studio de développement primé MercurySteam s'est associé à l'éditeur 505 Games pour donner vie à leur nouveau projet (nom de code : Project Iron).
Pendant plusieurs années, l'équipe talentueuse de MercurySteam a travaillé dur pour forger sa prochaine grande aventure. Aujourd'hui, le moment est venu de lever le voile sur ce qu'ils préparaient en coulisses.
FORGEZ VOTRE LÉGENDE
Découvrez Blades of Fire, un tout nouveau jeu d'action-aventure qui vous emmènera dans un monde rempli de défis, aussi somptueux qu'imprévisible. Vous incarnez Aran De Lira, fils ainé du gardien du roi. La reine Néréa a lancé un sort transformant l'acier en pierre, et seule son effroyable armée peut manier le métal divin, capable de briser toutes les autres lames.
Préparez-vous à forger vos propres armes et à les mettre à l'épreuve dans un système de combat unique, tout en progressant vers la maîtrise de l'art de la forge. Développez vos compétences et créez des armes adaptées à votre style de combat. Car lorsque vous ferez face à vos ennemis, votre choix d'arme sera la clé de votre succès ! Seule la bonne lame pourra vaincre certains adversaires.
Mais vous ne serez pas seul : Adso, fidèle compagnon d'Aran, vous accompagnera tout au long de votre périple. Ses conseils avisés et son soutien indéfectible seront primordiaux. Fin d'esprit et loyal, il jouera un rôle crucial dans votre quête. Écoutez-le bien... Car il pourrait bien vous enseigner plus d'une astuce !
Si votre objectif dans Blades of Fire est clair, votre mission, elle, est semée d'incertitudes. Préparez-vous à plonger dans cette aventure épique dès le 22 mai 2025.
Disponible sur Epic Games Store (PC), PlayStation 5 et Xbox Series X|S.
BONUS DE PRÉCOMMANDE
Précommandez la version numérique de Blades of Fire et recevez :
La tenue de paladin de Fer d'Aran
Des matériaux supplémentaires pour forger
La tête de marteau de l'hysope
La tenue de seigneur de l'Acier d'Aran
10 % de réduction sur le jeu*
REJOIGNEZ-NOUS DANS CETTE NOUVELLE AVENTURE
Pour plus d'informations sur Blades of Fire, suivez-nous sur nos réseaux sociaux officiels :
X: x.com/Blades_of_Fire
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Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bladesoffire.bsky.social
Threads: threads.net/Blades_of_Fire
Facebook: facebook.com/Blades_of_Fire
YouTube: youtube.com/BladesofFire
Reddit: reddit.com/bladesoffire
Préparez-vous à forger votre légende !
– Antonela Pounder. Director of Digital Content and Engagement @ 505 Games.
*Réduction PlayStation 5 uniquement valable pour les abonnés PlayStation Plus.
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