The news we’ve been waiting to share with you all is here! Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is coming in 2026. 

Helmed by Creative Director SHUTARO and produced by IGA, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is an entirely new 2.5D side-scrolling RPG that will introduce exciting new lore, characters, gameplay and features to the Bloodstained franchise. 


16th-century England drowns in the shadow of the Ethereal Castle and its deadly inhabitants. All attempts to fight this evil have been met with failure and death. In a desperate, final attempt, two heroes rise together against the Demon Lord Elias’ reign of terror: Leonard Brandon and Alexander Kyteler. Leo is a young fighter with the Church's Black Wolves clan. Alex is a knight of the kingdom's White Stags and the lone survivor of an earlier expedition to fight Elias. 

The duo's journey will not be easy. The Ethereal Castle is not only filled with lesser demons, but it is also home to the Sanguinaries, demonic lieutenants, each with their own unique and deadly powers.  

If Leo and Alex have any hope of defeating Elias, they must first unravel the Ethereal Castle's mysteries and survive long enough to face their final enemy. 


At the center of The Scarlet Engagement is the Ethereal Castle, a massive new map that is the largest and deadliest created for the franchise. 

Exploration is a key part of Bloodstained and The Scarlet Engagement is no exception. Search the castle and fallen enemies for powerful weapons and armor. Gather special ingredients that can be used for crafting. Discover new magical abilities. You’ll need these to grow stronger and explore further into the castle. 

As you collect new gear, every equippable weapon and piece of armor will have its own unique stats and appearance.  

In addition to gear and resources, you'll encounter a cast of characters that will add to the story of the game and the lore of Bloodstained. Each character is fully scripted and will have voice-overs recorded in both English and Japanese.  


In The Scarlet Engagement, you will control both the game’s heroes at the same time with the new “Buddy System”. You will be in direct control of one character while the other will assist in combat. Switch at any time to best utilize each character’s equipped items and abilities. This system is a core feature of the game and mastering it will be critical for success.  

This is just a preview of everything we have been working on. We look forward to sharing more with you in the future!  

Be sure to Wishlist Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement and join our communities (links below).
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In celebration of Ghostrunner 2’s first electrifying year, we’re thrilled to announce a special collaboration with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, featured exclusively in the Ghostrunner 2 Anniversary Pack! This exciting crossover brings the haunting elegance of Bloodstained into the fast-paced, cyberpunk action of Ghostrunner 2. Fans of both titles can now wield the Bloodstained® Blue Rose Sword and hand skin, blending the gothic fantasy of Bloodstained with the sleek, adrenaline-filled combat style of Ghostrunner.

Check out the exclusive reveal of this stunning crossover in our Anniversary Pack trailer, now live!

The Bloodstained® Blue Rose Sword and hand skin, inspired by the iconic design of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, offer players a striking new way to slice through enemies in Dharma tower and the cybervoid. This unique set carries the essence of Bloodstained’s gothic charm, with deep crimson accents and intricate detailing that pays homage to the unforgettable aesthetic of Koji Igarashi’s masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of Bloodstained or a Ghostrunner enthusiast, this new sword skin brings a dark, stylish edge to your katana collection, making every slash and parry feel even more satisfying.

Take a closer look at the Bloodstained-inspired sword in action below.

The Bloodstained collaboration is just one part of the content-packed Ghostrunner 2 Anniversary Pack, now available on all platforms. For $4.99, players can dive into a collection of three all-new sword skins, three matching hand skins, and a sleek new motorcycle skin, all designed to amp up your combat experience. And that’s not all—Ghostrunner 2 owners can also enjoy a free update featuring the exclusive ONE MORE LEVEL sword and hand skin, the Design Ghost motorcycle skin, and the Bloodstained-themed Blue Rose set. It’s our way of saying thank you for an incredible first year and for all the support from our amazing community.

Play Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night today and check out the Ghostrunner 2 Anniversary Pack:

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A young girl who swore to fulfill her promise with her friend using the power given to when scarred by the alchemist's curse. The deadliest demon hunter in history who took the road to get rid of everything connected to demons.

And now they're adorable!!! 

We’ve commissioned the amazing papercraft artist, Paperized Crafts (https://www.paperizedcrafts.com), to turn everyone's two favorite heroes into super cute papercraft that you can print out and make at home.

All it takes is some scissors and glue and you’re all set to bring your own project to life.  

① To get started, download and print out the files below.
② Cut out the shapes.
③ Fold on the dotted lines.
④ Glue the tabs.

Before you know it, you’ll have your own demon-fighting duo guarding your gaming rig!

⬇️FULL SIZE PRINTOUTS LINKED BELOW! ⬇️

Be sure to share your creations with us on X[x.com], Facebook [www.facebook.com]and https://discord.gg/bloodstained! 

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD MIRIAM INSTRUCTIONS (2 Pages) [playbloodstained.com]


CLICK TO DOWNLOAD ZANGETSU INSTRUCTIONS (1 Page)[playbloodstained.com]
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Today's update includes fixes for Classic Mode, Classic II and more!



Update Notes 1.6

We have a new update today that addresses multiple bugs.

• Fixed a soft lock that would occur while purchasing / selling items
  
  
• Fixed spawn issue with Morte enemies in Classic Mode
  
  
• Fixed long loading times when playing Classic Mode
  
  
• Fixed the missing glow effect within the Archive
  
  
• Fixed an issue where Valefar’s jackpot SFX continues to play if Dominique dies in Classic II

Thank you for playing Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night!

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Today marks the anniversary of the launch of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night! We have a special message for you from Producer IGA and Director SHUTARO.

Watch their video message here:

An all-new Bloodstained adventure awaits! Dominique may have been defeated, but she is not finished.
After being defeated by Miriam, Dominique falls to Limbo. She seeks to steal Bael's power and escape to the mortal realm where she will have her revenge!

It will be no easy task; a realm of demons and dangerous dungeons stand in her way.

Explore a massive new map with retro gameplay that takes Classic Mode to a whole new level.

Acquire valuable abilities and artifacts that will add to Dominique's power. Speak to friendly demons to gather clues...but beware the waning moon! When the moon changes, friends become foes.

Classic II: Dominique's Curse bring new storyline, a new list of achievements and a whole new adventure to Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night!

Read on to learn more about this new Premium DLC mode.


The game begins with Dominique cast into Limbo, a strange and dangerous realm populated only with demons.

Lost and stripped of her powers, she begins with no items, no skills and no idea where to go. Her only advantage is her thirst for revenge.

Driven by her goal, she must speak to the friendly demons, search Limbo for powerful artifacts, find useful equipment and acquire new skills until she is unstoppable. Only then can she reach Bael, steal his power, and escape back to the mortal realm!

In Limbo, couple of unique areas exists and awaits Dominique.

The Field Areas are wild lands where every demon is dangerous. Dominique must fight her way through these areas to discover new lands, new towns and new dungeons.

Some areas will remain inaccessible until Dominique learns specific skills or has a special item required to proceed.

At the far reaches of the maps are dangerous dungeons that must be safely navigated and its demon lord defeated if Dominique hopes to gain the powers she needs to face Bael.

Towns offer a respite from the dangers of the Field Areas. They are filled with friendly demons, merchants and temples where progress can be saved.

But safety is always fleeting.

When lit under the Dead Moon, even those tame demons become foes.

Limbo is an extensive realm with multiple areas to explore as well as towns and dungeons.

Each level is full of dangerous demons as well as powerful magic and mysterious items that can help Dominique on her journey.

These resources and power-ups can be found in chests or looted from vanquished demons.

Throughout the map, resources that have been collected can be traded with merchants in the towns or groundskeepers in the wilds for useful items such as healing potions, extra lives, waystones and more.

The most powerful magic will be hidden within the dungeons.


The in-game menu is comprised of 3 sections, Player, Item, and Information. You are able to check the Map separately.


The map is Dominique's guide to Limbo. She begins only being able to see her current location.
As Dominique explores new areas, they will appear on the map.

Map icons will show Dominique's location as well as the locations of merchants, groundskeepers and Hunters.

A checkmark will appear when that dungeon is cleared.

The Player screen details the magical abilities and skills that Dominique has acquired throughout her journey.

Conjure shards use Mana Roses that are collected in the world to power their effects. Dominique can only equip one of these effects at a time, though this can be changed at any time in the menu.

Passive shards are always on when they are equipped, but only one can be equipped a time.

Some of these passives are required to access certain areas of the map while others can help in combat or exploration.

Skills are tied to controller / keyboard commands and are available for use as soon as Dominique learns them.

The items page lists all of the individual items that Dominique has acquired such as potions to restore health or magic points.

Ancient artifacts have their own powers such as the ability to change the cycle of the moon, affect Dominique's luck and other effects.

Below the physical items is the count of coins and remains, the currency of merchants and groundskeepers.

In the Information menu, you will be able to gain all the different information gained during the journey.
Conversations with the demons may contain helpful hints you can benefit from.

Each town has its own section, so it is easy to determine if any demons in a specific town have not been met yet.

With the Logaeth Pages section, you can check the information you have discovered.

Collecting as many pages may bring some luck to Dominique's journey.

The Info section also contains the options settings.



Will Dominique survive Limbo and follow through on her revenge?

Play Classic II: Dominique's Curse today!

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Greetings, Army of the Night!

An all-new Bloodstained adventure awaits!

Classic II: Dominique's Curse will release on all platforms on Tuesday June 11th!

Launch Time: 8:00am PDT | UTC 15:00 | 16:00 BST | 17:00 CEST | 23:00 HKT | 00:00 JST (12th) | 00:00 KST (12th)

This all new premium DLC mode features the retro gameplay of Classic Mode with a larger map, more enemies and new storyline that begins where Ritual of the Night ends.

Dominique may have been defeated, but she is not finished. Banished to Limbo, she must steal Bael's power if she hopes to escape to the mortal realm and take her revenge!

Explore a massive new map with retro gameplay that takes Classic Mode to a whole new level.

Acquire valuable abilities and artifacts that will add to Dominique's power. Speak to friendly demons to gather clues, but beware the waning moon! When the moon changes, friends become foes.

This new adventure is available for purchase on June 11th.

The new DLC can be purchased from the game's online store. Bloodstained Ritual of the Night is required to play Classic II: Dominique's Curse DLC.

More details to come on launch day!

Thank you very much!

The Bloodstained Ritual of the Night Team

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This mode sends players into a series of randomized rooms populated with demons. Difficulty increases the longer you survive.

Chaos Mode can be played Single-Player or Local / Online Co-Op. See details for online play below.



Versus Mode is fast-paced PvP game mode that pits you against another player to see who can survive the longest.

The mode includes local and online PVP gameplay. Players may invite a friend directly or challenge a random online player. See details for online play below.



A free Shantae-inspired cosmetic pack for Miriam has been added to all accounts.

Items in this pack can be found in your inventory and include the following individual items.

• Half-Genie Outfit (Body Slot)
  
• Half-Genie Vest (Accessory Slot)
  
• Half-Genie Tiara (Accessory Slot)
  
• Risky Blade (Weapon Slot)
  
• Risky Pistol (Weapon Slot)
  
• Risky Bandana (Head Slot)
  
• Half Genie Fireball (Directional Shard)

Equipping a complete set of cosmetic pack items will enable a special Shantae-themed stat bar.



Premium DLC Cosmetic Packs are now available for purchase on the game’s Store page.

Equipping a complete set of cosmetic pack items will enable a special stat bar for that specific pack.
Cosmetic packs each have multiple items that will be added to your inventory upon purchase.

The new Premium DLC Cosmetic Packs for Miriam are:

• Japanesque Umbrella (Weapon Slot)
  
• Japanesque Wig (Head Slot)
  
• Japanesque Robe (Body Slot)
  
• Sarashi (Accessory Slot)
  
• Usagi Mask (Accessory Slot)
  
• Sakura Storm (Shard Slot)

• Scythe (Weapon Slot)
  
• Vampiric Wig (Head Slot)
  
• Vampiric Skinsuit (Body Slot)
  
• Vampiric Wings (Accessory Slot)
  
• Vampiric Choker (Scarf Slot)
  
• Dream Steal (Shard Slot)

• Miri Scepter (Weapon Slot)
  
• Miri Wig (Head Slot)
  
• Miri Dress (Body Slot)
  
• Communicator (Accessory Slot)
  
• Summon Bu-chan (Shard Slot)
  
• Familiar: Bu-chan (Familiar Slot)

We have added online functionality for Chaos and Vs mode to allow players to participate in Co-Op and Multiplayer PVP.

Players may invite friends from their friends list or be paired with a random player.

Players must be on the same platform (Steam, GOG, Epic, PlayStation, Xbox or Switch) to connect and play.

Cross-play is not supported.

This feature is NOT available for other modes.

• General Bug Fixes

Thanks for playing!

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Greetings, Army of the Night!

We are honored to reveal more details on the new content that is included in update 1.50. The development team has been busy working on the new Versus and Chaos Modes, both of which include online multiplayer play for the first time.

Versus Mode is fast-paced PvP game mode that pits you against another player to see who can survive the longest.

The mode includes local play as well as an online mode that includes the ability to invite a friend directly or challenge a random player.

In local play, the game is played in split-screen with both players occupying their own area on the top or bottom of the screen.

In online play, you see only your own screen as well as a ‘shadow’ version of your opponent.

As play progresses, demons will spawn that you will have to avoid or defeat while collecting various bonuses and souls.

Souls can be spent at the central statue (shop) to upgrade your weapons, armor or items.


How does PVP work?

In addition to arms and armor, you can also spend souls to put your opponent at a disadvantage! Want to temporarily reverse their controls? How about taking away their ability to attack? Because you can see your opponent's shadow, you can choose to buy one at just the right time to have the greatest effect.

Equipment upgrades are first come, first served!

Once you or your opponent make a purchase it will no longer be available to either player. Choose your purchases and timing wisely.

However, items such as traps that give a disadvantage to your opponent do not sell out so, each player can purchase them multiple times.

As play progresses and stronger demons spawn and the shop will restock with new lineup of equipment purchases.

The player who survives the onslaught is the winner!


Chaos Mode is a mode where players enter a series of randomized rooms, each populated with demons. You can enjoy this as co-op (includes online) or singleplayer.

First, you will be thrown into a random room and have to find the exit.

During that time, you will be given a random challenge to accomplish before exiting, such as: Defeat All Enemies, Don't Use a Special Abilities, Do Not Attack Any Enemy, etc.

You will not be penalized if you do not accomplish the challenge but, when you do, you would be able to obtain additional equipment upgrades.

When you safely escape, a randomized boss fight will start.

If you are successful, you will be thrown into the next room with a new challenge, and another Boss fight. The more you repeat, the game becomes more difficult, and great upgrades will be given.

Challenge to see how many rounds you can hold for!




We hope that you are as excited for these new modes and DLCs as we are!


Thank you very much!




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