Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Delayed to 2027
ArtPlay and 505 Games announced on August 26 that Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, the latest entry in the Bloodstained series, has been delayed from its planned 2026 release window to 2027. Koji Igarashi, co-founder and representative director of ArtPlay, delivered the news in a video message, stating that development has entered its final stretch. He apologized to fans for the date change and said the entire production staff is working hard to deliver a better product. The game is a 2.5D gothic horror action RPG set in 16th-century England, several years before Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Players control Leonardo Brandon of the church's Black Wolf Brigade and Alexander Kitella of the White Deer Brigade as they fight the Demon King Elias, who rules a castle that appeared in the sky. The game features a two-player Buddy System, a day-night cycle across the series' largest map, and mechanics including Flash Arts, crafting, cooking, and equipment customization. Alongside the announcement, four new screenshots were released showing combat, a giant blade attack, erupting flames, and underground exploration. Gameplay footage is expected to be shown soon. The game targets PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.