505 Games and developer ArtPlay are thrilled to unveil Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, a highly anticipated early chapter of the critically acclaimed Bloodstained franchise, plunging players into strategic battles, crafting, and exploration across a sprawling, cursed land.

Set in England during the 16th Century and before the events of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, a mysterious floating castle under the control of “Demon Lord Elias” has begun terrorizing the people with its demonic forces. Join two new protagonists Leonard Brandon, a young fighter with the Church’s Black Wolves clan and Alexander Kyteler, a knight of the Kingdom’s White Stags, as they rise together to defeat Demon Lord Elias’s reign of terror and shatter the chains of a kingdom tormented by evil forces.

“We’re thrilled to reveal Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement. The entire ArtPlay team is honored to bring this new chapter in the Bloodstained universe to life, and we’re proud to once again partner with our friends at 505 Games.” – says Koji Igarashi, Co-founder and President of ArtPlay.

• 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 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 currently in development for PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S, with a release window set for 2026.