Summary
- Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement announced at Sony State of Play event for 2026 launch.
- Features two protagonists exploring the Ethereal Castle in a Metroidvania-style game.
- Game follows similar gameplay style to Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin with puzzles and exploration.
It’s time again for you to step into the uniquely legal domain of Dracula’s castle, as the game titled Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement was unveiled during the June 2025 Sony State of Play broadcast. This intriguing adventure will feature two main characters gracing the limelight.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night emerged triumphant on Kickstarter, offering Shutaro Ida the opportunity to essentially create a new Castlevania game under a different title. Fortunately, the over $5 million USD donated by fans was wisely invested, resulting in Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night being an outstanding Metroidvania-style game.
For some time now, fans have been aware that a follow-up to Bloodstained was being developed, having been disclosed at an investors’ gathering in 2021. This anticipated game was officially unveiled during the Sony State of Play event in June 2025, which could be streamed on the official PlayStation YouTube channel, and it appears to be returning to its roots.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Features Two Protagonists
150 years prior to the initial game’s storyline, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement unfolds with protagonists Leonard and Alexander, initially at odds, joining forces to assault the Ethereal Castle. This stronghold teems with monstrous creatures and demons that pose a grave threat to the realm’s survival.
It appears that Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement could be adhering to the path laid by Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, as evidenced by the trailer, where the player is seen controlling two characters simultaneously, and effortlessly transitioning between them using a single button press.
In the spirit of classic Metroidvania games, Bloodstained: Scarlet Bond encourages players to traverse expansive environments, gather items, engage in combat with adversaries, and collaborate on solving intricate puzzles.
It’s disappointing news for fans, as they’ll have to hold off on visiting the Ethereal Castle: Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement isn’t set to release until 2026. In the meantime, enthusiasts can indulge themselves by exploring a multitude of indie Metroidvania games available today.
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2025-06-05 02:08