Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Announced, Ships Sometime In 2026

The Bloodstained franchise has touched fans the same way that Castlevania did decades ago. And while the Konami IP is still on ice for the most part, there are greater plans for the 505 Games franchise. This week, it was announced that Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is the next game for the series with plans to ship next year.

You can watch the announcement trailer for Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement in the video below:

“Set in the iconic, gothic world created for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, this newest installment in the Bloodstained saga brings the rich gameplay and storytelling of its predecessor to all new heights! The story begins in the 16th century where the Ethereal Castle and its demonic inhabitants have been terrorizing the land and laying waste to all who defy their dark power. All attempts to destroy the castle and fight the demons have failed, leaving many noble warriors defeated and lost.”

Senior community manager Jason Ryan continues: “The last hope of humanity is an unlikely duo: Leonard, a young Black Wolves apprentice, and Alexander, a knight and the last survivor of White Stags. Together they must work as one to infiltrate the castle, fight for survival, acquire powerful artifacts and defeat the Demon Lord Elias. The duo’s cause will not be easy. Elias is protected by six Sanguinaries, deadly vampires who each wield powerful and unique abilities. If Leo and Alex have any hope of defeating Elias, they must first unravel the Ethereal Castle’s mysteries and defeat its powerful defenders.”

He adds: “The set piece of The Scarlet Engagement is the Ethereal Castle, the largest and deadliest Bloodstained map to date. The castle is a massive structure crisscrossed with luxurious gothic halls, dark caverns, and deadly traps. Like thorns on a beautiful rose, these new lovely stages hold vicious traps and deadly enemies. Unraveling the mysteries of Elias’ castle and defeating the Sanguinaries will require cunning and bravery…and a steady supply of health potions.”

Are your interests piqued for Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement?

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is to ship in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Source: PlayStation Blog