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New gameplay trailer for Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement premieres at Tokyo Game Show 2026
A new gameplay trailer for Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement premiered during the Xbox showcase at Tokyo Game Show 2026, with locations and enemies shown for the first time and Leo and Alex fighting as a pair.
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New screenshots of Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement
Four new screenshots of Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement have been published on the official Bloodstained site.
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Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement moves to 2027
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement will now release in 2027. The development team is working hard to make the game the best it can be.
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Announcement of the passing of SHUTARO, Creative Director at ArtPlay
On February 10, 2026, our Creative Director SHUTARO passed away at the age of 52. We announce his passing with deep gratitude for the kindness shown to him during his lifetime.
Read more: Announcement of the passing of SHUTARO, Creative Director at ArtPlay2025
Koji Igarashi joins Denfaminicogamer's Metroidvania roundtable
Denfaminicogamer has published a roundtable with six developers of Metroidvania games, including Koji Igarashi: what makes the genre appealing, and why he set out to make action games that self-declared non-experts can finish.
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Epic Games Store publishes an exclusive interview with SHUTARO and IGA on Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement
Epic Games Store has published an exclusive interview in which Creative Director SHUTARO and Producer IGA discuss Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement: its two heroes, its expanded RPG systems and the story.
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Media coverage of the Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement reveal
Following the State of Play reveal of Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, PlayStation.Blog, Gematsu, 4Gamer.net and Dengeki Online reported on the announcement.
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Announcing Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement
ArtPlay and 505 Games announce Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, a new 2.5D side-scrolling action RPG from creative director SHUTARO and producer IGA.
Read more: Announcing Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement2024
Five hours of holiday ambient music with Miriam
Relax over the holidays with Miriam in a Santa outfit and five hours of calm music: In Peace's Embrace, composed by Keisuke Ito for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.
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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night turns five: a message from IGA and SHUTARO
To celebrate five years since the launch of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, producer Koji Igarashi and director SHUTARO have recorded a message for fans.
Read more: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night turns five: a message from IGA and SHUTARO
Premium DLC Classic II: Dominique's Curse is out now
The premium DLC Classic II: Dominique's Curse for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is available on all platforms: a new 8-bit style story with Dominique as its heroine.
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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night version 1.5 is out: Chaos Mode co-op, Versus Mode PvP and the Shantae crossover
Version 1.5, the final update for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, is out. It adds the co-op Chaos Mode, the PvP Versus Mode, a free Shantae cosmetic pack and premium costume packs.
Read more: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night version 1.5 is out: Chaos Mode co-op, Versus Mode PvP and the Shantae crossover2023
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night passes two million copies worldwide
505 Games and ArtPlay announce that Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has sold two million copies worldwide, and share progress on upcoming content.
Read more: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night passes two million copies worldwide2022
The Journey crossover arrives: The Tunnels
In collaboration with thatgamecompany's Journey, the version 1.4 update adds a hidden area, the Tunnels, with a boss inspired by the Guardians and the traveler's scarf as its reward.
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Aurora from Child of Light joins Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
In collaboration with Ubisoft's Child of Light, a free update adds Aurora as a playable character, with a new storyline told in the poetic style of her own game.
Read more: Aurora from Child of Light joins Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night2021
Audio interview: Rena Strober, the English voice of Bloodless
Rena Strober, the English voice of Bloodless, Anne and the Singing Fairy in Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, talks about her work on the game in a new audio interview.
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Planning begins on a Bloodstained sequel
ArtPlay and 505 Games have begun planning a sequel to Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. It is in the very early planning stages, and development resources remain focused on completing the additional content for Ritual of the Night.
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Famitsu.com publishes a video interview with Koji Igarashi on the mobile version of Bloodstained
Famitsu.com has published a video interview in which Koji Igarashi talks about the mobile version of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: the partnership with NetEase Games and bringing the game to touch controls.
Read more: Famitsu.com publishes a video interview with Koji Igarashi on the mobile version of Bloodstained
8-bit Classic Mode and the Kingdom Two Crowns crossover arrive in Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
A free update for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night adds Classic Mode, an 8-bit style take on the game, and the Dead Lands, a new area from the Kingdom Two Crowns crossover.
Read more: 8-bit Classic Mode and the Kingdom Two Crowns crossover arrive in Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night2020
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night arrives on mobile
The mobile edition of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, co-developed by NetEase Games and ArtPlay, launches today on iOS and Android in eleven languages across Japan, the Americas, Europe and Asia.
Read more: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night arrives on mobileBloodless joins Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night as a bonus playable character
A free update for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night adds the vampire Bloodless as a bonus playable character. She was never on the original roadmap: she is our thank-you for your patience.
Read more: Bloodless joins Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night as a bonus playable characterPre-registration opens for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on mobile
Pre-registration is open for the iOS and Android version of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, co-developed with NetEase Games. It launches in December as a one-time purchase.
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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 is out today
Curse of the Moon 2, the 8-bit style side-scrolling action game supervised by IGA, is out today on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One and Steam.
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Famitsu.com and GAME Watch interview Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates on Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
Ahead of launch, Famitsu.com and GAME Watch published developer interviews on Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 with Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates' Takuya Aizu and Hiroki Miyazawa.
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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night passes one million copies worldwide
Combined shipments and digital sales of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night have passed one million. To celebrate, a roadmap of upcoming free updates has been published.
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Zangetsu becomes playable in Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, plus Randomizer mode
A free update for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night adds the demon hunter Zangetsu as a playable character and a Randomizer mode that reshuffles the castle.
Read more: Zangetsu becomes playable in Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, plus Randomizer mode2019
Revolve8 service has ended
The mobile real-time strategy game Revolve8 ended service on December 26, 2019. Thank you to everyone who played.
Read more: Revolve8 service has ended
4Gamer.net publishes a long interview with Koji Igarashi: development stories and responsibility in game making
4Gamer.net has published a long interview with Koji Igarashi: keeping the promise of exploration action, filling playtime with exploration rather than difficulty, the crowdfunding strategy, and what responsibility means in creative work.
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GAME Watch interviews Koji Igarashi on Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
GAME Watch has published an interview in which Koji Igarashi looks back on four years of development: a review of the development setup, feeding backer feedback into the game, how the world was built, and the approach to difficulty.
Read more: GAME Watch interviews Koji Igarashi on Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Nintendo Switch update 1.03 improves graphics and performance
Update 1.03 for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on Nintendo Switch is live, with more responsive controls, sharper visuals and improved stability.
Read more: Nintendo Switch update 1.03 improves graphics and performanceKoji Igarashi tells Game Informer he plans more Bloodstained games
In an interview with Game Informer magazine, Koji Igarashi called Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night "a starting ground for the next step" and said he intends to continue the series. VGC and other outlets reported on it.
Read more: Koji Igarashi tells Game Informer he plans more Bloodstained games
Koji Igarashi featured on TV Tokyo’s “Dennou HUMAN”
Episode 35 of TV Tokyo’s “Tsuzukiii eeeee! Dennou HUMAN” profiles Koji Igarashi, focusing on Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and what he aims for next.
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"Every boss must be beatable with only a dagger": Gamasutra and Kotaku on Bloodstained's boss design rule
Based on a Gamasutra interview with Koji Igarashi, Kotaku reports on the rule behind Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night's bosses: each designer had to prove their boss could be beaten with only a dagger and without taking a hit.
Read more: "Every boss must be beatable with only a dagger": Gamasutra and Kotaku on Bloodstained's boss design rule
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night launches worldwide today
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night launches worldwide on June 18, 2019 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, with the Nintendo Switch version following on June 25.
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Physical edition of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night announced for Japan
Game Source Entertainment will publish physical PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch editions of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night in Japan, planned for summer 2019 or later.
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Bloodstained at BitSummit 7 Spirits; Gematsu interviews Koji Igarashi
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was shown at BitSummit 7 Spirits in Kyoto. Gematsu published an interview with Koji Igarashi recorded at the show.
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Red Bull interviews Koji Igarashi on the road to finishing Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Red Bull has published an interview with Koji Igarashi ahead of launch: four years of development, refining the visuals after community feedback, and the largest map he has made.
Read more: Red Bull interviews Koji Igarashi on the road to finishing Bloodstained: Ritual of the NightBloodstained: Ritual of the Night launches June 18
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has a release date: June 18, 2019 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, and June 25 on Nintendo Switch. A release date trailer is out now.
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Revolve8 launches worldwide
SEGA has launched Revolve8, the mobile real-time strategy game for iOS and Android, in more than 100 countries and regions across the Americas, Europe and Asia.
Read more: Revolve8 launches worldwide2018
Story trailer revealed as the backer beta demo launches
The story trailer for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is out, with the live orchestral soundtrack and voice acting heard for the first time. The beta demo also launched today for eligible backers.
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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night playable at E3 2018; Koji Igarashi interviewed by Famitsu.com and 4Gamer
A playable build of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was shown at E3 2018 in Los Angeles. Famitsu.com interviewed Koji Igarashi and 4Gamer.net published a hands-on report.
Read more: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night playable at E3 2018; Koji Igarashi interviewed by Famitsu.com and 4Gamer
Curse of the Moon passes 100,000 downloads in its first week
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon reached 100,000 downloads across all platforms within a week of launch, with Nintendo Switch accounting for more than half.
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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon is out now
Curse of the Moon, the 8-bit style action game unlocked as a Kickstarter stretch goal, is now available on PC, PS4, PS Vita, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS.
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Voicing the Game: behind the scenes with the English cast
Voicing the Game is a three-part video series that takes an inside look at the English voice cast of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and their performances.
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Watch the Bloodstained panel from SXSW 2018
The full video of the Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night panel at SXSW 2018 in Austin, Texas, is now online, with the latest news on the game, a live interview with Koji Igarashi and audience Q&A.
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Behind the scenes of the Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night orchestra recording
The orchestral soundtrack of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has been recorded. A behind-the-scenes video shows the sessions and the composers talking about how the music was made.
Read more: Behind the scenes of the Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night orchestra recording2016
ArtPlay partners with 505 Games to publish Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
ArtPlay has signed with 505 Games as the publisher of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. An announcement video features Koji Igarashi on the partnership and new footage of the game.
Read more: ArtPlay partners with 505 Games to publish Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night2015
Bloodstained raises over $5.5 million, every stretch goal unlocked
The Kickstarter campaign for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has ended at $5,545,991, far beyond the $500,000 goal, with every stretch goal achieved.
Read more: Bloodstained raises over $5.5 million, every stretch goal unlocked
Famitsu.com interviews Koji Igarashi on Bloodstained and the Kickstarter's success
Famitsu.com has published an interview in which Koji Igarashi discusses the Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Kickstarter: funding in a single day, looking after backers, and the energy of the development team.
Read more: Famitsu.com interviews Koji Igarashi on Bloodstained and the Kickstarter's success
Ask IGA: Koji Igarashi starts answering fan questions on video
To thank backers for their support on Kickstarter, Koji Igarashi recorded a message and launched Ask IGA, a video series in which he answers questions from fans.
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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night launches on Kickstarter
Koji Igarashi’s new game, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, is now on Kickstarter: a 2.5D exploration action platformer built on Unreal Engine 4 for PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox One and PS4.
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Bloodstained Kickstarter funded within hours, passes $1.4 million on day one
The Kickstarter campaign for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, launched on May 11, reached its $500,000 goal within hours and passed $1.4 million in pledges in its first 24 hours.
Read more: Bloodstained Kickstarter funded within hours, passes $1.4 million on day one