Blighted
Blighted is a psychedelic western Metroidvania action RPG from DrinkBox Studios. The Blight system changes abilities, enemies and the world depending on how you play; it can be played solo or in local or online co-op.
- Developer
- DrinkBox Studios
- Publisher
- DrinkBox Studios
- Genre
- Action-RPG, Metroidvania, RPG
- Game modes
- Couch-Koop, Online-Koop, Singleplayer
- At Steam
- View store page
On this page 10 sections
What is Blighted?
Blighted is a psychedelic Western Metroidvania action RPG from DrinkBox Studios, the team behind Guacamelee! and Nobody Saves the World. After your village is destroyed, you hunt Sorcisto through a world warped by the Blight and try to recover your people's memories.
The world is built as one connected space, combining exploration, technically demanding combat, boss encounters and new abilities that open additional paths and secrets.
Updated 21.09.2026
Sources
- DrinkBox Studios – Blighted drinkboxstudios.com
- Blighted auf Steam store.steampowered.com
Release
Blighted was originally due to launch in fall 2026. However, DrinkBox Studios has moved the release date from Sep 21, 2026 to 2027. No more precise timeframe has been given yet.
The delay affects the confirmed PC and Nintendo Switch 2 versions equally.
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PC
DrinkBox Studios announces Blighted for the first time.
Source
- DrinkBox Studios – Ankündigung steamcommunity.com
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PC / Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2 confirmed; DrinkBox targets fall 2026.
Source
- DrinkBox Studios – Fall 2026 Launch + Switch 2 steamcommunity.com
Updated 21.09.2026
Sources
- DrinkBox Studios – früheres Herbst-2026-Ziel steamcommunity.com
- Gematsu – Blighted auf 2027 verschoben gematsu.com
Platforms
Confirmed platforms are currently PC via Steam and a native version for Nintendo Switch 2. DrinkBox had announced the Switch 2 version together with the earlier fall 2026 window. No other console platforms have been confirmed so far.
Updated 21.09.2026
Sources
- DrinkBox Studios – Switch-2-Ankündigung steamcommunity.com
- Steam – PC-Version store.steampowered.com
Gameplay
Blighted relies on methodical real-time combat. Attacks must be timed deliberately, enemy openings read, and combos and finishers linked sensibly. Defeated bosses leave behind memories, which unlock new ethereal abilities.
These powers open new paths, special challenges and hidden areas. The world links canyons, mines, towers and other surreally warped regions together.
Updated 21.09.2026
Sources
- DrinkBox Studios – Gameplay drinkboxstudios.com
- Steam – Features store.steampowered.com
Trailer
System requirements
Steam currently lists Windows 10 or newer, a 2 GHz processor, 4 GB RAM, a DirectX 11 graphics card with Shader Model 5.0 and 2 GB graphics memory, plus 2 GB free storage as the minimum.
The details apply to Windows.
Minimum
- Operating system
- Windows 10 or newer
- Processor
- 2 GHz or faster
- RAM
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Shader Model 5.0 / DirectX 11, 2 GB VRAM
- Speicher
- 2 GB
Editorial details
Updated 21.09.2026
Sources
- Steam store.steampowered.com
The Blight system
The namesake Blight works as a dynamic risk and difficulty system. Successful play can make your character stronger, but a higher Blight value also changes enemy behaviour, abilities and parts of the environment.
This means progress is not only measured by classic stats: the better you play and the more you use the Blight, the more aggressively the world can turn against you.
Updated 21.09.2026
Sources
- DrinkBox Studios – Harness Blight drinkboxstudios.com
- DrinkBox Studios – Ankündigungs-Devlog steamcommunity.com
Solo and co-op
The full campaign can be played solo or with one other player. DrinkBox confirms both local co-op and online co-op with drop-in/drop-out support.
Updated 21.09.2026
Sources
- DrinkBox Studios – Co-op Multiplayer drinkboxstudios.com
- Steam – Koop-Funktionen store.steampowered.com
More from DrinkBox Studios
Game series
Blighted is developed and self-published by DrinkBox Studios. The Canadian studio is known for Guacamelee! and Nobody Saves the World, among others. The music comes from Jim Guthrie.
Updated 21.09.2026
Sources
- DrinkBox Studios – Blighted drinkboxstudios.com
- Steam – Entwickler und Soundtrack store.steampowered.com
