Blades of Fire Community Top Tips
Last month, we asked our community if they had any top tips to share with newcomers and the response we got was brilliant. Many of you have developed a deep understanding of Blades of Fire in such a short space of time, which in itself, is very impressive, and we’re so happy many of you are open to sharing your advice with others. We want nothing more than to build a positively engaged community and it’s moments like this when we realise we’re on the right track. A big thank you to everyone that took the time get involved in our latest community blog. Hopefully, if you’re new around here, you’ll learn a thing or two! Let’s get started.
TOP TIPS FOR NEWCOMERS
High armour penetration and high durability cancels out high sharpening cost! This is because you won’t need to sharpen as often and when you do, you’ll have plenty of durability to spare.
– TamerDigital
Forge different weapon types to benefit from the seneschal statues you find. The number of upgrades for each weapon is limited, so you’ll need new weapons of the same family as you find more statues.
Explore every nook and cranny. There are many hidden secrets, including upgrades to health and stamina, that can be found through exploration.
Pay attention to cutscenes and dialogue. Many tips about combat or where to go next are found in the interactions with the NPCs in the game.
Choose the right weapon for the situation. Ideally, always use a weapon with green enemy outline (right damage type and penetration). Conserve your best weapon for tougher enemies.
Do not recycle your weapons, offer them to Glinda instead for better rewards the more you’ve used a weapon.
When forging, try to make the columns match the white line. Start from the left and work your way right.
All choices during forging impact the final weapon, both in stats and looks. Nothing is cosmetic only. Do not be afraid to experiment.
Read Adso’s notes. He tells you when new notes are available. They contain great tips, especially about the enemies and bosses you encounter.
– Lothmor
Don’t get stuck looking how to access some areas. Some you have to just progress to get to!
– Seminole1046
Don’t forget you can change your weapon damage type if the weapon has more then one available.
Don’t know where to go after a cutscene? Read the loading screens for tips or use the objective marker option in start menu.
Don’t worry about finding every hidden secret or item your first time through an area, you can easy revisit and with better knowledge of the enemies, and better weapons later.
If forging weapons feels a bit intimidating or off, give it time. With doing it and experimenting with it, you will learn the intricacies of it more then you realize to where you actually start to feel like your learning how to FORGE (in the game at least)
Travel to prior areas in order to collect additional resources if needed.
Read the tips your companion documents on enemies in the bestiary, they can show weaknesses and tips on how to overcome them.
– slasherjpc
It’s worth pointing out your progress from the demo will carry over to the main game. I have played every demo imagined out there and stuff like this rarely ever happens. For those that are worried, don’t, because your progression will carry over to the full game!
– Cool_Loss_893
Don’t panic if you get surrounded by hordes of smaller enemies, especially in Steel mode. Review what you know of whichever enemy type it is and make sure you have weaponry that fits both the enemy density and the arena size.
Don’t always rely on a choke point to make large groups easier. If you have, say, a long polearm and try a horizontal swing right in a doorway, you’re just going to bounce off a wall and (likely) take a hit! Use vertical strikes/pokes to make a gap, move in and defend a bit to gain full stamina, and do a few quick, non-charged horizontals to gain breathing room.
Additionally, teach yourself to avoid panic rolling. It burns through stamina and can prevent a lot of the best counterplay you might manage against more active foes. Full rolls have their uses, especially when you’re facing down attacks that can’t be blocked reliably and are hard to quick dodge, but you don’t want to do a bunch of full rolls and find yourself doing the world’s slowest swing afterwards because you bottomed out on stamina.
– SmilingSundowner
For me upgrading to the spear early made a big difference! I switch between it and the hammer depending on the fight – spear for fast enemies, hammer for breaking guards. Swapping weapons mid-fight has saved me more than once!
– MoonlessNight90
Master your craft in order to master your weapon!
– TimelinesXP
Make sure you’re reading the tooltips during forging and using all of your techniques! My first few weapons I didn’t realize how intricate the strikes could be.
– GamersConfidant
Remember to keep your weapons sharp and prioritize durability/sharpening cost over only focusing on getting damage numbers as high as possible when forging a new weapon!
Also don’t sleep on spears.
– jobby_rogers
These are just a few of the many responses we got. Once again, a huge thank you to everyone that shared their best pieces of advice. Check out more top tips below:
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– Antonela Pounder. Director of Digital Content and Engagement @ 505 Games.
Blades of Fire is OUT NOW on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Epic Games.
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Community Blog – May 2025
May has been a huge month for us and we’re finally taking a moment to stop and reflect on everything that has happened in the last few weeks. As you know, we finally launched Blades of Fire across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Epic Games. This was a monumental moment for the team at MercurySteam and 505 Games, who have worked tirelessly on this title for so long. To finally take our community on the journey we’ve been forging for so many years is an incredible feeling. We did it! We actually did it!
LAUNCH TRAILER
Now, let’s look back at the last few weeks and update you on some of the things you might have missed.
DEMO LAUNCH
Remember when we told our community we weren’t looking at launching a demo? Well, that was always the case. We never had any plans to launch a demo. But, our community made it clear they wanted one. And we changed our mind and decided to give the fans what they wanted. On May 15th, we launched a playable demo of Blades of Fire across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Epic Games.
If you’ve not played it yet, well, we’ve packed a lot in the demo. Not only do you get the opportunity to play the first few hours of Blades of Fire, but should you decide to pick up the main game, you’ll be able to carry over your save data and progress. Pretty neat, right?
What’s not to love? Head to the store now and check it out for yourself if you haven’t already.
PS5: https://505.games/BoFDemoPS5
Xbox: https://505.games/BoFDemoXbox
Epic: https://505.games/BoFDemoEpic
EDUCATION TIME
Now you’ve got a copy of the game, it’s time to learn a thing or two! We’ve put together some super useful video guides to help you get going. Sit back, relax and enjoy our ‘Blades of Fire – Getting Started’ series over on YouTube!
🔥 The Forge: https://505.games/BoFTheForge
⚔️ Weapon Mastery: https://505.games/BoFWeaponMastery
🎮 Combat: https://505.games/BoFCombat
REPORTING ISSUES
Thankfully, Blades of Fire landed safely, but should you happen to encounter any issues on your adventure, here’s how you can get help.
505 GAMES SUPPORT
If you want 1 on 1 support with any problems you’ve come across, please reach out to our lovely 505 Games Support team here by submitting a ticket: support.505games.com
Please do not report bugs on our social channels as we won’t be able to assist you 1 on 1.
BUG REPORT FORM
If you’d simply like to report a bug to our team, please fill out our Bug Report Form: https://505.games/BoFReportForm While you won’t get a response from the team, the info you provide will help us get to the bottom of the issue.
JUST ABOUT COLLAB
ICYMI – We’re working with the brilliant team at Just! Just are a community-driven platform where users can earn rewards by sharing content they create. Download Blades of Fire, create some shiny content and earn some pretty cool rewards as our way of saying thank you for your support!
Check out the full list of rewards and get involved on the Just website: https://505.games/BoFJustAbout
THANK YOU
Let’s wrap up today’s blog by saying thank you. This past week has been very special for everyone involved. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the passion, enthusiasm and love you’ve shown not only towards Blades of Fire, but the team behind it. We’ve been overwhelmed with not only your kind words, but all the incredible content you’ve shared with us. (Erm, just check out this adorable Aran and Aran fan art from the talented Atonight_art on X!)
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– Antonela Pounder. Director of Digital Content and Engagement @ 505 Games.
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Blades of Fire is Out Now!
The wait is finally over! Blades of Fire, the all-new action-adventure from MercurySteam and 505 Games, is OUT NOW!
You are Aran de Lira, firstborn of the King’s Ward fighting the forces of the evil Queen Nerea who wields the power to turn steel into stone, rendering all resistance to her tyranny utterly futile.
Featuring a groundbreaking combat and weapons mechanic, only you can forge and master near countless weapon varieties in your mission to bring her reign to an end.
Blades of Fire is Available now on Epic Games Store, Xbox and PlayStation 5. The digital artbook and soundtrack (20 tracks composed by the award-winning composer Óscar Araujo) is available to purchase through the EPIC Game Store.
Epic Games Store: https://505.games/BoFEpicGames
PlayStation 5: https://505.games/BoFPS5
Xbox Series X|S: https://505.games/BoFXboxXS
It’s time to Forge Your Legend!
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– Antonela Pounder. Director of Digital Content and Engagement @ 505 Games.
Blades of Fire – Just Partnership
We’re excited to announce that we’re working with the brilliant team at Just! Just are a community-driven platform where users can earn rewards by sharing content they create. Download the Blades of Fire demo now and earn some pretty cool rewards ahead of our full release next week: https://505.games/BoFJustAbout
Get ready to Forge Your Legend!
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HOW JUST WORKS
Community Blog – April 2025
Welcome to our April 2025 Community Blog! It’s hard to believe that we’re less than one month away from launching Blades of Fire. It feels like yesterday we announced ‘Project Iron’ to the world and now we’re getting ourselves geared for launch. It’s pretty wild! But we’re excited and we know many of you are too!
Today, we want to reflect on the last few weeks and give you an insight into what’s around the corner.
HEADING STATESIDE
Last month, we packed our suitcases and flew stateside to San Francisco. With GDC in town, we wanted to give press in attendance the opportunity to check out Blades of Fire. To everyone that showed up and expressed their appreciation for our game, thank you so much! Check out some of the articles to come out of our GDC preview event.
“MercurySteam’s upcoming original action game shows some signs of a Soulsborne game…”
GETTING STARTED IN BLADES OF FIREE
Since our last community blog, we’ve launched 2 more videos in our Blades of Fire – Getting Started series. This time, focusing on Weapon Mastery and Combat. Our next video is just around the corner, so keep your eyes peeled for that! (It’s about time you get to know the characters in Blades of Fire a bit better, right?)
Missed any of our previous videos? Don’t worry, we’ve linked our playlist below. They’re worth a watch – Promise you’ll learn a thing or two!
GAMEPLAY SHOWCASE VIDEOS
Over the last few weeks, we’ve published several 5-minute gameplay videos on our official YouTube channel. Our community wanted to see more gameplay, so we booted up Blades of Fire, recorded some raw, unedited gameplay and published it on YouTube. Check out our Blades of Fire – Gameplay Showcase series below.
Oh, and as a reminder, gameplay is all WIP and does not represent the final quality of the game!
MEET MERCURYSTEAM
The team have poured their hearts into developing Blades of Fire, and we want to put a few of them in the spotlight. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing you to several developers who have played a key part in the development of the game. What are they most proud of? What advice do they have for new players? What has been their biggest challenge working on Blades of Fire? Find out the answers to these questions and more in our upcoming #MeetMercurySteam developer interviews! While our talented video team work on the final videos, let us share some behind the scenes snaps.
STUDIO PRESS TOUR
Last week, we welcomed media to the studio. This was an opportunity for them to not only play Blades of Fire before launch but also meet the team and take a tour around MercurySteam. A big thank you to everyone that attended! We really enjoyed your company.
伝説を刻め
Before we wrap up for the day, here are several new screenshots from Blades of Fire for you to enjoy. Anticipation is building behind the scenes and we are honestly so excited for you all to get hands-on with the game!
Blades of Fire launches physically and digitally on May 22nd on Epic Games Store (PC), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
『Blades of Fire』のデジタル版を予約すると、以下の特典が手に入ります。
アランの衣装「鉄の騎士」
鍛冶材料
ヒソップ用武器パーツ「ハンマーヘッド」
アランの衣装「鋼の貴族」
ゲーム本編10%オフ※
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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.
『Blades of Fire』はどの言語に対応していますか？
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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『Blades of Fire』発売決定！
『Blades of Fire』 2025年5月23日 発売決定！
2021年、受賞歴のある開発スタジオ MercurySteam とパブリッシャー 505 Gamesは、コードネーム「Project Iron」として開発されていた最新タイトルを正式に発表しました。
それから数年、MercurySteam チームは、次なる壮大な冒険を生み出すため開発を進めてきました。そしてついに、本日、そのベールが明かされます。
伝説を刻め
『Blades of Fire』は、美しくも過酷な世界を舞台に繰り広げられる、新たなアクションアドベンチャーです。 プレイヤーはアラン・デ・リラとなり、"王に使える者" の長子として運命を切り開いていきます。 新たに即位した女王ネレアは、鋼を石へと変える強力な魔術をかけます。彼女の恐ろしい軍勢のみが鋼の武器を使うことができ、普通の武器では鋼の武器に歯が立ちません。
鍛冶の力を極め、唯一無二の武器を作り上げよ！本作では、自分だけの武器を鍛え、独自の戦闘スタイルを確立できます。戦闘はユニークなシステムを採用しており、敵を倒すためには適切な武器の選択が鍵となります。鍛冶の腕を磨き、自分に最適な武器を造りましょう。
アランの冒険を支える重要な存在「アドソ」。アランと共に旅をすることになるアドソは、鋭い知能と深い忠誠心を持ち、この旅に欠かせない仲間です。彼の言葉に耳を傾ければ、きっと多くのことを学べるでしょう！
あなたの選択が、世界の未来を左右する――さあ、この壮大な冒険に備えましょう！ 運命の旅が、2025年5月23日に幕を開ける！
『Blades of Fire』は、Epic Games Store (PC)、PlayStation 5、Xbox Series X|Sにて発売です。
予約特典
『Blades of Fire』のデジタル版を予約すると、以下の特典が手に入ります。
アランの衣装「鉄の騎士」
鍛冶材料
ヒソップ用武器パーツ「ハンマーヘッド」
アランの衣装「鋼の貴族」
ゲーム本編10%オフ※
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伝説を刻め！
– Antonela Pounder. Director of Digital Content and Engagement @ 505 Games.
※PlayStation 5版の割引は、PlayStation Plusユーザー限定です。
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