Unravel the dark history of the Bloodstained universe and explore a hauntingly immersive 16th-century England steeped in a 2.5D gothic atmosphere, enthralling players in strategic battles, crafting, and exploration across a sprawling, cursed land.

The story unfolds as a mysterious ethereal castle, under the control of "Demon Lord Elias," casts a shadow over the land, terrorizing citizens with its demonic forces. Time and again, the Kingdom and the Church have deployed strike forces— each effort ending in failure. As another opportunity arises, two heroes are brought together by fate. Leonard Brandon, a young fighter with the Church's Black Wolves clan and Alexander Kyteler, a knight of the Kingdom's White Stags and lone survivor of an initial, unsuccessful expedition.

Join Leo and Alex as they rise together to defeat Demon Lord Elias’s reign of terror and shatter the chains of a kingdom tormented by evil forces.

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.

Publisher 505 Games and developer ArtPlay unveiled an all-new gameplay trailer for Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement.

The newly released gameplay footage showcases a wealth of previously unseen content, providing fans with their most extensive look yet at the adventure awaiting them.

The trailer features new characters, diverse environments, formidable enemies, and a glimpse at several new gameplay mechanics that build upon the exploration-driven action and progression systems that have made Bloodstained a modern Metroidvania favorite.

Key Features:

• Dive Deeper into the Bloodstained World: Experience an early chapter of the Bloodstained universe filled with a fresh cast of allies and foes. New players can jump in without prior knowledge, while long-time fans will uncover deep connections.
• New Buddy System: This journey will not be carried out alone! Play simultaneously as both Leo and Alex to defeat enemies, break through traps, and push toward victory.
• Navigate an Expansive World: Traverse Bloodstained’s largest map yet. Experience dawn, day, dusk, and night, including shifting light and darkness as time passes. Transforming not only the gameplay, but also the way you interact with the world.
• Experience The Epiphany Combat System: Discover new moves as you battle. Unleash unique attacks and uncover powerful abilities that allow players to master combat in innovative ways.
• Craft, Cook, and Customize: Experience personalization with a wide range of visually impactful armor changes, along with expanded character appearance options, crafting, and cooking side quests to strengthen your player.

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam / Epic Games Store) in 2027