Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is a new 2.5D action RPG in the Bloodstained universe and is set in 16th-century England. At its center are Leonard “Leo” Brandon of the Black Wolves and the knight Alexander “Alex” Kyteler, who together must infiltrate the Ethereal Castle and bring down the demon lord Elias.

The story starts well before Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. This makes The Scarlet Engagement a standalone entry point, but for series fans it also expands the world’s backstory.

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is coming in 2027. When it was first announced in June 2025, 2026 was planned. The new gameplay trailer for Tokyo Game Show 2026 now names 2027 as the current release window.

No specific release date has been given yet.

At launch, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is announced for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PC version will be released via Steam and the Epic Games Store. 505 Games also lists Xbox Game Pass as a platform option.

Versions for PS4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch are currently not announced.

The game combines exploration, combat, equipment and crafting on the largest map in the Bloodstained series so far. A dynamic day-night cycle changes lighting, surroundings and parts of how you interact with the game world.

The central buddy system lets Leo and Alex fight together at the same time. One character is controlled directly, the other supports in combat. You can switch between them at any time with a button press. There is also the Epiphany combat system, which unlocks new moves and special abilities during battle.

Materials you find feed into crafting, cooking and equipment. Armor changes not only stats but also the visible appearance of both heroes. The TGS trailer shows the faster 2.5D combat, enemy groups and exploration of the cursed regions around Elias’ castle.

The final PC system requirements have not yet been published. The Steam page currently lists processor, graphics card and other hardware values only as placeholders. Until 505 Games and ArtPlay state concrete minimum and recommended specs, a reliable PC configuration cannot be derived yet.