Steam Brings Blades of Fire Back to PC with Big Updates
Global publisher 505 Games and developer MercurySteam are rolling out the Steam version of the dark-fantasy adventure Blades of Fire. The worldwide release lands on May 14, bringing major updates and fresh content. You play as Aran de Lira, the last fighter who can forge true steel in a world where metal turns to stone. Survival hinges on patience, study, and the craft you choose. Combat is slow, heavy, and unforgiving. Weapons are made with purpose and stay shaped by your decisions. Progress comes from learning enemies and the blade you forged to face them. This game favors mood, challenge, and consequence over fast thrills. It’s currently on Epic PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, and you can add Blades of Fire to your wishlist now.
Steam Next Fest: Try the first chapter with a dedicated demo
To mark the Steam reveal, a special demo is available as part of Steam Next Fest. The demo covers the game’s first chapter, lets you forge your initial weapons, and tests the unique combat system. You’ll also meet a big troll and learn more about Aran’s journey. Download the new Steam demo here. Progress from the demo can be saved and carried into the full game via your save file.
Steam Version 2.0: Big updates and new content
The Steam release ships with Version 2.0, a major patch that adds improvements and new items. It also includes the Adventurer Pack, the Artbook, and the original soundtrack by Óscar Araujo. Version 2.0 arrives on May 14 as a free update for all platforms and brings a wealth of changes.
New content
– New Game Plus opens a second run with extra options.
– New challenge level: Titanium.
– New weapon parts and skins, available only in New Game Plus.
– Elements Transmutation to swap material types.
– Photo Mode for capturing moments.
– Boss Revival Mode lets you replay boss fights and earn rewards.
– Adso’s Spells on weapons deepen combat, with rewards tied to Boss Revival.
– You can now pet the Ox in Blades of Fire.
Improvements
– More variety in death and injury visuals.
– Smoother animation transitions.
– Nvidia DLSS4 support for better visuals.
Other
– Full keyboard and mouse remapping.
– New Achievements.
– Steam Deck support.
Adventurer Pack
The Adventurer Pack will be sold separately on EPIC and consoles once the Steam version goes live.
What to expect at launch
The Blades of Fire Steam version hits the world on May 14, 2026. If you want to jump in early, you can add it to your wishlist, grab the new demo, and follow the game’s channels on Facebook, YouTube, X/Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, and Bluesky for updates.
A more patient, weighted kind of fantasy
This game is built for players who crave atmosphere, risk, and consequence. Its world asks you to pick your tools with care, then stand by the path you forge. The new content in Version 2.0 makes a second run feel fresh, while new modes push you to rethink how you approach each fight. If you enjoy a craft-first, slow-burn action RPG, Blades of Fire on Steam should be on your radar.
Sound, art, and the stakes of steel
MercurySteam and 505 Games have kept the focus on mood and tone. The original score by Óscar Araujo blends with a striking art style to deepen the world’s bite. The update brings a wealth of new visuals and a few cheeky surprises, like the Ox companion, that widen how you play without breaking the game’s weighty rhythm.
A demo that carries forward
If you try the Steam Next Fest demo, you’ll see how the combat system rewards careful timing and choice. Weapons are not simply swapped; they’re shaped through your actions and the enemy you face. The fact that demo progress transfers to the full game makes starting a run feel practical and fair.
Why this release matters for PC players
Steam adds a broader audience to a game that already shines on other platforms. Version 2.0’s free update across all systems shows a steady plan to grow with players. The new modes and features invite repeat runs, not just one long push. It’s a rare title that prizes patience as much as power, and that approach now has a proper home on Steam.
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