Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Getting New Update for October 2024

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Getting New Update for October 2024

Key Takeaways

  • Next Bloodstained update coming on Oct 22, 2024.
  • Version 1.6 fixes softlock in Store menu, slow loading in Classic Mode, and Glacial Tomb crash on Nintendo Switch.
  • Update comes after feedback from fans on problems following Classic 2 mode DLC.

As a dedicated fan who has spent countless hours exploring the gothic corridors of Castlevania and its spiritual successor, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, I am thrilled to hear about the upcoming update on October 22, 2024. The game’s development team, ArtPlay, has been consistently working hard to address issues and improve the player experience, and this latest patch is no exception.


ArtPlay has announced that they will be releasing an update, version 1.6, for the 2019 game “Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night” on October 22, 2024. This update is aimed at resolving various bugs and technical problems, as well as addressing a significant crash issue specific to the Nintendo Switch version of the game.

In a year of 2019, after a triumphant Kickstarter fundraising campaign, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was unveiled. The game is crafted under the guidance of Koji Igarashi, a previous producer of Castlevania. It can be considered a spiritual sequel to Konami’s series, borrowing elements from games like Symphony of the Night. Although its initial release on Switch encountered some bumps, it still received accolades and sold more than 2 million copies by the end of September 2023.

The update for “Ritual of the Night” named version 1.6 is set to roll out on October 22, 2024. This update, following the May release of version 1.5, introduces improvements across all platforms. It resolves various bugs and issues that were present in the game and the contentious Nintendo Switch port of “Ritual of the Night”. Specifically, it addresses a softlock in the Store menu, slow loading in Classic Mode, and the crash in Glacial Tomb, which was unique to the Nintendo Switch version. Furthermore, this update also rectifies a crash that was exclusive to the Nintendo Switch port. The new update will enhance the overall gaming experience for all players.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Getting New Update on October 22, 2024

Previously mentioned concerns arose among fans following the launch of the Classic 2 DLC for Ritual of the Night. This expansion mimics gameplay from Castlevania 2: Simon’s Quest, featuring Dominique Baldwin, an NPC exorcist, as the playable character. Once these issues surfaced, the official social media and development team acknowledged them, promising to fix them promptly. These concerns will be addressed in update version 1.6.

Over the past five years, the game titled “Ritual of the Night” has received numerous updates, with its final content update happening in 2024. Meanwhile, the team at ArtPlay is also developing a sequel called “Bloodstained 2“. Unfortunately, the director of this upcoming game had to temporarily step away from development due to health concerns. Both fans and Koji Igarashi, with whom he worked on various “Castlevania” games such as “Dawn of Sorrow ” and “Order of Ecclesia“, as well as being the lead programmer for “Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain“, are wishing director Shutaro Ida a speedy recovery.

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2024-10-19 20:33