MercurySteam is heating things up again, and this time it’s with a fresh batch of gameplay videos for their upcoming action/adventure title, Blades of Fire. I’ve gotta say, the snippets we’ve seen so far really get your pulse racing—especially if you’re a fan of the kind of epic, Norse-inspired storytelling that made God of War such a hit. It looks like MercurySteam is taking some cues from Sony Santa Monica’s reboot, and honestly, it’s pretty exciting to see what they’ve cooked up.
Ever since the game was first announced in late February, the buzz has been off the charts, and now with the release of new footage ahead of its May 22 launch, fans have plenty to be excited about. What really stands out is the game’s commitment to putting skill at the forefront. Instead of relying on flashy magic spells or over-the-top RPG stats, Blades of Fire puts you right in the middle of the action with a deep, hands-on weapon crafting system. Sure, the stats of your forged weapons will matter—depending on the materials you use—but that’s part of the fun. Experiment with endless combinations and see which setup turns your enemies to stone!
And speaking of turning things to stone, here’s a quick peek at the PC system requirements shared by the Spanish team famous for the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow trilogy:
| Specification | Minimum | Recommended | Recommended 4K | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-11700KF or AMD Ryzen 5 5800X | Intel Core i7-11700KF or AMD Ryzen 5 5800X | Intel Core i7-11700KF or AMD Ryzen 5 5800X | Intel Core i7-13600K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
| Memory | 16GB RAM | 16GB RAM | 16GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (6GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (11GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB) |
| Details | High 1080p FSR Performance @ 60 FPS | High 1440p FSR Balanced @ 60 FPS | High 2160p FSR Balanced @ 60 FPS | Ultra 2160p FSR Quality @ 60 FPS |
In Blades of Fire, you step into the shoes of Aran de Lira—the firstborn of the King’s Ward and the only one with the unique ability to craft weapons that can challenge the nefarious Queen Nerea. Yes, you read that right: while Nerea’s busy turning all other steel weapons into stone with her dark magic, you get to get creative in the forge. Choose from seven different weapon families and over thirty unique Forge scrolls to make sure you’re armed with exactly what you need to target enemy weak spots. With more than fifty enemy types sporting their own attack styles and armor configurations, strategy (and a bit of trial and error) is definitely in order.
So, whether you’re a hardcore PC gamer or a console devotee, get ready to dive into a game that blends immersive combat, strategic weapon crafting, and a story that’s just as fiery as its title. Blades of Fire is set to scorch the screens on PC (Epic Games Store exclusive), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X. Stay tuned and keep your forges hot!
