Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night news & patch notes

The news we’ve been waiting to share with you all is here! Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is coming in 2026.  Helmed by Creative Director SHUTARO and produced by IGA, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is an entirely new 2.5D side-scrolling RPG that will introduce exciting new lore, characters, gameplay and features to the Bloodstained franchise. 

THE STORY

16th-century England drowns in the shadow of the Ethereal Castle and its deadly inhabitants. All attempts to fight this evil have been met with failure and death. In a desperate, final attempt, two heroes rise together against the Demon Lord Elias’ reign of terror: Leonard Brandon and Alexander Kyteler. Leo is a young fighter with the Church's Black Wolves clan. Alex is a knight of the kingdom's White Stags and the lone survivor of an earlier expedition to fight Elias.  {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33027220/0a8870e6a371b69f17f7603f9b74bd83ec91dc26.jpg The duo's journey will not be easy. The Ethereal Castle is not only filled with lesser demons, but it is also home to the Sanguinaries, demonic lieutenants, each with their own unique and deadly powers.   If Leo and Alex have any hope of defeating Elias, they must first unravel the Ethereal Castle's mysteries and survive long enough to face their final enemy. 

GAMEPLAY

At the center of The Scarlet Engagement is the Ethereal Castle, a massive new map that is the largest and deadliest created for the franchise.  Exploration is a key part of Bloodstained and The Scarlet Engagement is no exception. Search the castle and fallen enemies for powerful weapons and armor. Gather special ingredients that can be used for crafting. Discover new magical abilities. You’ll need these to grow stronger and explore further into the castle.  As you collect new gear, every equippable weapon and piece of armor will have its own unique stats and appearance.   {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33027220/d3ed88501e91f423d80949b322b56bb34a4ef1f0.jpg In addition to gear and resources, you'll encounter a cast of characters that will add to the story of the game and the lore of Bloodstained. Each character is fully scripted and will have voice-overs recorded in both English and Japanese.  

The Power Of Two 

In The Scarlet Engagement, you will control both the game’s heroes at the same time with the new “Buddy System”. You will be in direct control of one character while the other will assist in combat. Switch at any time to best utilize each character’s equipped items and abilities. This system is a core feature of the game and mastering it will be critical for success.   {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33027220/8391ceac99c3416b777ffbe245bbe7f0b3cfe849.jpg This is just a preview of everything we have been working on. We look forward to sharing more with you in the future!   Be sure to Wishlist Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement and join our communities (links below). https://store.steampowered.com/app/1883810/ JOIN THE COMMUNITY X - https://x.com/SwordOrWhip  Discord - https://discord.gg/PlayBloodstained   Facebook - https://facebook.com/PlayBloodstained Instagram - https://instagram.com/PlayBloodstained   Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Bloodstained Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/PlayBloodstained.bsky.social YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@PlayBloodstained

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2144740/Ghostrunner_2/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/692850/Bloodstained_Ritual_of_the_Night/ In celebration of Ghostrunner 2’s first electrifying year, we’re thrilled to announce a special collaboration with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, featured exclusively in the Ghostrunner 2 Anniversary Pack! This exciting crossover brings the haunting elegance of Bloodstained into the fast-paced, cyberpunk action of Ghostrunner 2. Fans of both titles can now wield the Bloodstained® Blue Rose Sword and hand skin, blending the gothic fantasy of Bloodstained with the sleek, adrenaline-filled combat style of Ghostrunner. Check out the exclusive reveal of this stunning crossover in our Anniversary Pack trailer, now live! The Bloodstained® Blue Rose Sword and hand skin, inspired by the iconic design of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, offer players a striking new way to slice through enemies in Dharma tower and the cybervoid. This unique set carries the essence of Bloodstained’s gothic charm, with deep crimson accents and intricate detailing that pays homage to the unforgettable aesthetic of Koji Igarashi’s masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of Bloodstained or a Ghostrunner enthusiast, this new sword skin brings a dark, stylish edge to your katana collection, making every slash and parry feel even more satisfying. Take a closer look at the Bloodstained-inspired sword in action below. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35662477/3d55782b6ea159b9d02554d00191ce6f07b54ea3.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35662477/2ffd59c0f506b314a3584b73f77000bf0831be4f.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35662477/2cfdb2dd925391f686b69d6d6ed2dd06c8b36c22.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35662477/69197bf823e2c699d7a9950f93dc83bd7e211adf.jpg The Bloodstained collaboration is just one part of the content-packed Ghostrunner 2 Anniversary Pack, now available on all platforms. For $4.99, players can dive into a collection of three all-new sword skins, three matching hand skins, and a sleek new motorcycle skin, all designed to amp up your combat experience. And that’s not all—Ghostrunner 2 owners can also enjoy a free update featuring the exclusive ONE MORE LEVEL sword and hand skin, the Design Ghost motorcycle skin, and the Bloodstained-themed Blue Rose set. It’s our way of saying thank you for an incredible first year and for all the support from our amazing community. Play Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night today and check out the Ghostrunner 2 Anniversary Pack: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2144740/Ghostrunner_2/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/692850/Bloodstained_Ritual_of_the_Night/

A young girl who swore to fulfill her promise with her friend using the power given to when scarred by the alchemist's curse. The deadliest demon hunter in history who took the road to get rid of everything connected to demons. And now they're adorable!!!  {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/abfec8b0061e170cad9081c3c9a8f0b2eceb9f30.jpg We’ve commissioned the amazing papercraft artist, Paperized Crafts (https://www.paperizedcrafts.com), to turn everyone's two favorite heroes into super cute papercraft that you can print out and make at home. All it takes is some scissors and glue and you’re all set to bring your own project to life.   ① To get started, download and print out the files below. ② Cut out the shapes. ③ Fold on the dotted lines. ④ Glue the tabs. Before you know it, you’ll have your own demon-fighting duo guarding your gaming rig! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/318280b31e40ab653bdb7ab8b96b1f5eda235159.jpg ⬇️FULL SIZE PRINTOUTS LINKED BELOW! ⬇️ Be sure to share your creations with us on X, Facebook and https://discord.gg/bloodstained! 

MIRIAM 

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ZANGETSU 

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Today's update includes fixes for Classic Mode, Classic II and more! Update Notes 1.6 We have a new update today that addresses multiple bugs.

• Fixed a soft lock that would occur while purchasing / selling items
• Fixed spawn issue with Morte enemies in Classic Mode
• Fixed long loading times when playing Classic Mode
• Fixed the missing glow effect within the Archive
• Fixed an issue where Valefar’s jackpot SFX continues to play if Dominique dies in Classic II

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Today marks the anniversary of the launch of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night! We have a special message for you from Producer IGA and Director SHUTARO. Watch their video message here:

An all-new Bloodstained adventure awaits! Dominique may have been defeated, but she is not finished. After being defeated by Miriam, Dominique falls to Limbo. She seeks to steal Bael's power and escape to the mortal realm where she will have her revenge! It will be no easy task; a realm of demons and dangerous dungeons stand in her way. Explore a massive new map with retro gameplay that takes Classic Mode to a whole new level. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/b1935495fc1ddf1737eea5ea06b33c3a50ed12fe.jpg Acquire valuable abilities and artifacts that will add to Dominique's power. Speak to friendly demons to gather clues...but beware the waning moon! When the moon changes, friends become foes. Classic II: Dominique's Curse bring new storyline, a new list of achievements and a whole new adventure to Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/32b38d072a9400eb423ef6799ff730e9f1ecb49a.jpg Read on to learn more about this new Premium DLC mode.

Gameplay

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/33b7595e48d0bc81fb086eb1e6c64b01dd7204df.jpg The game begins with Dominique cast into Limbo, a strange and dangerous realm populated only with demons. Lost and stripped of her powers, she begins with no items, no skills and no idea where to go. Her only advantage is her thirst for revenge. Driven by her goal, she must speak to the friendly demons, search Limbo for powerful artifacts, find useful equipment and acquire new skills until she is unstoppable. Only then can she reach Bael, steal his power, and escape back to the mortal realm! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/f5bdbe25d3eac254c709e1c673e110177eeb7e29.jpg In Limbo, couple of unique areas exists and awaits Dominique. The Field Areas are wild lands where every demon is dangerous. Dominique must fight her way through these areas to discover new lands, new towns and new dungeons. Some areas will remain inaccessible until Dominique learns specific skills or has a special item required to proceed. At the far reaches of the maps are dangerous dungeons that must be safely navigated and its demon lord defeated if Dominique hopes to gain the powers she needs to face Bael. Towns offer a respite from the dangers of the Field Areas. They are filled with friendly demons, merchants and temples where progress can be saved. But safety is always fleeting. When lit under the Dead Moon, even those tame demons become foes.

Exploration Reveals Treasures

Limbo is an extensive realm with multiple areas to explore as well as towns and dungeons. Each level is full of dangerous demons as well as powerful magic and mysterious items that can help Dominique on her journey. These resources and power-ups can be found in chests or looted from vanquished demons. Throughout the map, resources that have been collected can be traded with merchants in the towns or groundskeepers in the wilds for useful items such as healing potions, extra lives, waystones and more. The most powerful magic will be hidden within the dungeons.

Game Menu and Map

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/8927fb9ada5078ece7f3547aa733bf84b7f35571.jpg The in-game menu is comprised of 3 sections, Player, Item, and Information. You are able to check the Map separately.

The Map

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/54dcb2add7ee6de24f522c982906619a91e5e0ef.jpg The map is Dominique's guide to Limbo. She begins only being able to see her current location. As Dominique explores new areas, they will appear on the map. Map icons will show Dominique's location as well as the locations of merchants, groundskeepers and Hunters. A checkmark will appear when that dungeon is cleared.

Player

The Player screen details the magical abilities and skills that Dominique has acquired throughout her journey. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/b1935495fc1ddf1737eea5ea06b33c3a50ed12fe.jpg Conjure shards use Mana Roses that are collected in the world to power their effects. Dominique can only equip one of these effects at a time, though this can be changed at any time in the menu. Passive shards are always on when they are equipped, but only one can be equipped a time. Some of these passives are required to access certain areas of the map while others can help in combat or exploration. Skills are tied to controller / keyboard commands and are available for use as soon as Dominique learns them. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/bb047437f7b62517ddd0daa6bcaa8e79f0a85ffb.jpg

Items

The items page lists all of the individual items that Dominique has acquired such as potions to restore health or magic points. Ancient artifacts have their own powers such as the ability to change the cycle of the moon, affect Dominique's luck and other effects. Below the physical items is the count of coins and remains, the currency of merchants and groundskeepers.

Info

In the Information menu, you will be able to gain all the different information gained during the journey. Conversations with the demons may contain helpful hints you can benefit from. Each town has its own section, so it is easy to determine if any demons in a specific town have not been met yet. With the Logaeth Pages section, you can check the information you have discovered. Collecting as many pages may bring some luck to Dominique's journey. The Info section also contains the options settings. Will Dominique survive Limbo and follow through on her revenge? Play Classic II: Dominique's Curse today! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2380803/Bloodstained_Ritual_of_the_Night__Classic_II_Dominiques_Curse/

Greetings, Army of the Night! An all-new Bloodstained adventure awaits! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/230478344979a94e2ef894a823f857703f830480.jpg Classic II: Dominique's Curse will release on all platforms on Tuesday June 11th! Launch Time: 8:00am PDT | UTC 15:00 | 16:00 BST | 17:00 CEST | 23:00 HKT | 00:00 JST (12th) | 00:00 KST (12th) This all new premium DLC mode features the retro gameplay of Classic Mode with a larger map, more enemies and new storyline that begins where Ritual of the Night ends. Dominique may have been defeated, but she is not finished. Banished to Limbo, she must steal Bael's power if she hopes to escape to the mortal realm and take her revenge! Explore a massive new map with retro gameplay that takes Classic Mode to a whole new level. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/54dcb2add7ee6de24f522c982906619a91e5e0ef.jpg Acquire valuable abilities and artifacts that will add to Dominique's power. Speak to friendly demons to gather clues, but beware the waning moon! When the moon changes, friends become foes. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/f5bdbe25d3eac254c709e1c673e110177eeb7e29.jpg This new adventure is available for purchase on June 11th. The new DLC can be purchased from the game's online store. Bloodstained Ritual of the Night is required to play Classic II: Dominique's Curse DLC. More details to come on launch day! Thank you very much! The Bloodstained Ritual of the Night Team https://store.steampowered.com/app/692850/Bloodstained_Ritual_of_the_Night/

Game Update 1.50

New Game Mode: Chaos Mode

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/80c494c335b5967c41bffba543fc24afa1d17177.jpg This mode sends players into a series of randomized rooms populated with demons. Difficulty increases the longer you survive. Chaos Mode can be played Single-Player or Local / Online Co-Op. See details for online play below.

New Game Mode: Versus Mode

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/39b62b1793fe0a51f96895af427be7e6cf0214b2.jpg Versus Mode is fast-paced PvP game mode that pits you against another player to see who can survive the longest. The mode includes local and online PVP gameplay. Players may invite a friend directly or challenge a random online player. See details for online play below.

Free Shantae Half-Genie Cosmetic Pack

A free Shantae-inspired cosmetic pack for Miriam has been added to all accounts. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/ba3ad79b6213ecc1853403297e6b984a3998341d.jpg Items in this pack can be found in your inventory and include the following individual items.

• Half-Genie Outfit (Body Slot)
• Half-Genie Vest (Accessory Slot)
• Half-Genie Tiara (Accessory Slot)
• Risky Blade (Weapon Slot)
• Risky Pistol (Weapon Slot)
• Risky Bandana (Head Slot)
• Half Genie Fireball (Directional Shard)

Equipping a complete set of cosmetic pack items will enable a special Shantae-themed stat bar.

Premium DLC

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/47cf94e8d0d796a557c9c2a36906b3987210f477.jpg Premium DLC Cosmetic Packs are now available for purchase on the game’s Store page. Equipping a complete set of cosmetic pack items will enable a special stat bar for that specific pack. Cosmetic packs each have multiple items that will be added to your inventory upon purchase. The new Premium DLC Cosmetic Packs for Miriam are:

Japanesque

• Japanesque Umbrella (Weapon Slot)
• Japanesque Wig (Head Slot)
• Japanesque Robe (Body Slot)
• Sarashi (Accessory Slot)
• Usagi Mask (Accessory Slot)
• Sakura Storm (Shard Slot)

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Succubus

• Scythe (Weapon Slot)
• Vampiric Wig (Head Slot)
• Vampiric Skinsuit (Body Slot)
• Vampiric Wings (Accessory Slot)
• Vampiric Choker (Scarf Slot)
• Dream Steal (Shard Slot)

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Magical Girl

• Miri Scepter (Weapon Slot)
• Miri Wig (Head Slot)
• Miri Dress (Body Slot)
• Communicator (Accessory Slot)
• Summon Bu-chan (Shard Slot)
• Familiar: Bu-chan (Familiar Slot)

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Online Co-Op and Multiplayer

We have added online functionality for Chaos and Vs mode to allow players to participate in Co-Op and Multiplayer PVP. Players may invite friends from their friends list or be paired with a random player. Players must be on the same platform (Steam, GOG, Epic, PlayStation, Xbox or Switch) to connect and play. Cross-play is not supported. This feature is NOT available for other modes.

Bug Fixes

• General Bug Fixes

Thanks for playing! The Bloodstained Ritual of the night Team https://store.steampowered.com/app/692850/Bloodstained_Ritual_of_the_Night/

Greetings, Army of the Night! We are honored to reveal more details on the new content that is included in update 1.50. The development team has been busy working on the new Versus and Chaos Modes, both of which include online multiplayer play for the first time.

Versus Mode

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/39b62b1793fe0a51f96895af427be7e6cf0214b2.jpg Versus Mode is fast-paced PvP game mode that pits you against another player to see who can survive the longest. The mode includes local play as well as an online mode that includes the ability to invite a friend directly or challenge a random player. In local play, the game is played in split-screen with both players occupying their own area on the top or bottom of the screen. In online play, you see only your own screen as well as a ‘shadow’ version of your opponent. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/b1c18071ca67ebabdb8dbdf415534f76711cd5d0.jpg As play progresses, demons will spawn that you will have to avoid or defeat while collecting various bonuses and souls. Souls can be spent at the central statue (shop) to upgrade your weapons, armor or items. How does PVP work? In addition to arms and armor, you can also spend souls to put your opponent at a disadvantage! Want to temporarily reverse their controls? How about taking away their ability to attack? Because you can see your opponent's shadow, you can choose to buy one at just the right time to have the greatest effect. Equipment upgrades are first come, first served! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/b73bc2714ea44c3545013f55055996a1fa421f5b.jpg Once you or your opponent make a purchase it will no longer be available to either player. Choose your purchases and timing wisely. However, items such as traps that give a disadvantage to your opponent do not sell out so, each player can purchase them multiple times. As play progresses and stronger demons spawn and the shop will restock with new lineup of equipment purchases. The player who survives the onslaught is the winner!

Chaos Mode

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/80c494c335b5967c41bffba543fc24afa1d17177.jpg Chaos Mode is a mode where players enter a series of randomized rooms, each populated with demons. You can enjoy this as co-op (includes online) or singleplayer. First, you will be thrown into a random room and have to find the exit. During that time, you will be given a random challenge to accomplish before exiting, such as: Defeat All Enemies, Don't Use a Special Abilities, Do Not Attack Any Enemy, etc. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/e9509ba59f601ba23bb59fc780613ee2e5d4870d.jpg You will not be penalized if you do not accomplish the challenge but, when you do, you would be able to obtain additional equipment upgrades. When you safely escape, a randomized boss fight will start. If you are successful, you will be thrown into the next room with a new challenge, and another Boss fight. The more you repeat, the game becomes more difficult, and great upgrades will be given. Challenge to see how many rounds you can hold for! We hope that you are as excited for these new modes and DLCs as we are! Thank you very much! The Bloodstained Ritual of the night Team https://store.steampowered.com/app/692850/Bloodstained_Ritual_of_the_Night/

Hello, Bloodstained Fans! We are excited to present the final Development Roadmap for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night! Here is what we have planned. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/243b3730171f9b747fcd2ad2bbe8a3d127f88a12.jpg

Update 1.5

May 16, 2024 8am PDT/4pm BST/5pm CEST/11pm HKT/Midnight May 10 JST

Chaos Mode / VS Mode / 1 Free Miriam Cosmetic Pack / 3 Premium (Paid) Miriam Cosmetic Packs

Update 1.5 will contain two new game modes, and one free Cosmetic Pack. Along with this, three Premium DLC Miriam Cosmetic Packs will be available for purchase. This will be the final update to the game.

Chaos Mode

Chaos Mode is local or online co-op action that you can play solo, with a friend or be matched with other players on the same system. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/4e067339d003a90fbdf5665b48975e16bdcbcf55.jpg Fight through a series of randomized rooms to defeat demons and bosses. Complete challenges before each boss to get powerful upgrades! How long will you survive?

Versus Mode

VS Mode is a special PVP mode created just for Ritual of the Night. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/1b4fc4ec5d1b5b73d11890bb44072736d31b28b2.jpg At the beginning of the match, players will enter a room exclusive to the match battle. Wave after wave of demons will begin to attack both players. When you defeat the demons, you will gain souls. Souls can be spent at the central statue (shop) to upgrade your weapons, armor or items. You will be able to purchase attacks that will negatively affect your opponent. Fill their room with fog, reverse their controls and more! The winner is the player that survives the longest. Versus Mode supports local and online play with friends or matchmaking with other players on the same platform. Please note that Chaos and Versus Modes do not support cross-platform play. More details on each game mode will be revealed when they go live.

Cosmetic Packs

1.5 also includes three premium (paid) cosmetic packs and one free pack for Miriam that will change her appearance in the game. Each cosmetic pack has multiple unique clothing items and weapons, each with upgradeable stats. Premium Cosmetic Packs will be available for purchase on each platform's online store. Equipping a complete set of cosmetic pack items will enable a special stat bar for that specific pack. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/2613921494b1aa2d80533c01391c19492163c219.jpg Included with 1.5 is a free cosmetic pack for Miriam that will automatically be added to everyone's inventory when it is released. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/ba3ad79b6213ecc1853403297e6b984a3998341d.jpg Premium DLC Cosmetic Pack assets will only download after purchase.

Classic II: Dominique's Curse - Premium DLC

Date To Be Announced Following the 1.5 update, we will release Classic Mode II, a premium DLC game mode! It brings the same retro-gameplay as Classic Mode but with a bigger map and its own canon storyline! Classic Mode 2 assets will only download after purchase. More information on Classic II will be provided when it is closer to release. We hope that you are as excited for these upcoming modes and DLCs as we are! Stay tuned to any of our social or news channels for more information. Thank you very much! The Bloodstained Ritual of the Night Team

https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/765970/a74f001253d8ac024c37fb7be8a015c75d891186.png Contra is back - reloaded, reimagined, and reborn - with Contra: Operation Galuga! Grab your spread shot and run 'n' gun your way through explosive co-op action against the Red Falcon army! This thorough remake of the revolutionary Contra NES/arcade game from the 1980s redeploys players to the Galuga Archipelago, where you'll take control of elite Contra commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean (as well as other warriors) and use an assortment of iconic weapons such as the Spread Shot, Laser Beam, and Homing Missiles to run, jump, and shoot your way through burning jungles, frigid mountains, a grotesque alien lair, and more. Character-specific abilities, devastating Overload powers, and unyielding bosses keep the action intense across Story Mode (1-2 players), Arcade Mode (1-4 players), and Challenge Mode (1 player), while variable difficulty settings and perks provide options for gamers of all skill levels! Contra: Operation Galuga is available now!

Prepare to attack aggressively! The iconic run-'n'-gun series, Contra, is back - reloaded, reimagined, and reborn - with Contra: Operation Galuga, launching on March 12! The legendary soldiers return to blast their way through eight stages of action against the Red Falcon army in explosive co-op action for up to two players in Story Mode or up to four players in Arcade Mode!

Hey, everyone!   We have an exciting announcement for you today.  As you may know, we are getting close to the release of update 1.5 for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. The update will include Chaos and Vs modes, as well as three new premium (paid) cosmetic packs for Miriam.   {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/ba3ad79b6213ecc1853403297e6b984a3998341d.jpg What we have not yet officially announced is that 1.5 will include a free set of special weapons and clothing items for Miriam...the Half-Genie Cosmetic Pack!  This cosmetic pack includes everything Miriam needs to dress up as Shantae, everyone’s favorite Half-Genie hero! There are also items inspired by her pirate nemesis, Risky Boots!   The Shantae games follow the plucky Half-Genie heroine as she tries to protect her hometown and Sequin Land from an array of threats and enemies. As Shantae makes her way through the world, she picks up new powers and items that allow her to fight ever-increasing threats...definitely a kindred spirit to Miriam!   The Half-Genie Cosmetic Pack contains the following items:  

• Half-Genie Outfit (Body Slot) 
• Half-Genie Vest (Accessory Slot) 
• Half-Genie Tiara (Accessory Slot)  
• Risky Blade (Weapon Slot) 
• Risky Pistol (Weapon Slot) 
• Risky Bandana (Head Slot)  
• Half-Genie Fireball (Directional Shard)

Each of the cosmetic pack items can be individually equipped and each is upgradable! Speak to Johannes in Arvantville and use the crafting recipes to make new versions, each one more powerful than before. While you may choose to equip one or two items, if you equip one of the cosmetic pack items into each of the weapon, body, head and both accessory slots, you’ll be rewarded with a special Half-Genie status bar!   We are thrilled to be able to bring a taste of the Shantae franchise, created by BOZON and developed by our good friends at Wayforward, into Ritual of the Night! We hope you enjoy the free cosmetic pack!   More info on update 1.5 and the final Roadmap is coming soon, so stay tuned.   Thank you for your support of Bloodstained!

Greetings, Army of the Night!  We are excited to bring you a message from Bloodstained Producer IGA and Director SHUTARO! First, we apologize for the long delay between updates. The development team has been busy working on the new VS and Chaos modes, both of which include online multiplayer play for the first time. This has resulted in some challenges and delays that we that we did not expect, but we continue forward! We are nearing completion of the new content. We will share more on how Chaos and VS modes work on September 14th. Until then, we hope this small preview of the new modes and upcoming premium DLC will give you an idea of what is to come!

TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD!

Finally, we are honored to announce that Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has sold two million copies since its launch in June 2019!   {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/776faab6aaf16511f7bc01257cbfb69f36f6c359.jpg This is due to all the to the support we have received from everyone. We would like to sincerely thank you so much. This entire project has been a labor of love for everyone involved. We appreciate all of the support you have given us since the initial Kickstarter announcement. We have much more to do and we look forward to sharing it all with you!  Thank you very much!  The Bloodstained Ritual of the night Team  https://store.steampowered.com/app/692850/Bloodstained_Ritual_of_the_Night/

Greetings, Army of the Night! Bloodstained’s castle is built on a foundation of magic and mystery. Just when you think you’ve explored it all, there’s always another discovery to be made. On August 23rd, the castle reveals its latest secret…a brand-new crossover boss area based on Journey, the award-winning videogame by thatgamecompany! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/849e7d760dcafe43dbe8b95bef21fe7a4f06f371.jpg This new section of the castle, The Tunnels, is inspired by the imagery and level design of Journey, but with a Bloodstained twist. Hidden behind a secret entrance, the Tunnels are large and will require exploration and shard abilities to navigate. Once you find (and fight) your way through the cavernous maze, the final challenge awaits: a battle with the level’s guardian. Your reward for survival is a special Journey-inspired equippable item! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/5b3ebacde18c781f6546a97270af3792a96d9ad3.jpg

Unlocking the Journey Boss Area

The entrance to The Tunnels will appear after you have freed Gebel and unlocked the Den of Behemoths. The room with the doorway will be marked on the castle map (no, it’s not IN the Den of Behemoths). Head to the highlighted area on the map and you’ll find the entrance inside. Because this is a new, hidden area, it does not affect map completion percentages or achievements. We are excited for you to explore this new area inspired by one of our favorite games: Journey!

1.4 Update Notes

4.9GB This update also includes the following bug fixes and game updates: * New playable Area for Miriam to explore based on Journey, thatgamecompany’s critically acclaimed game, with a unique boss fight and new item for Miriam to equip * Fixed an issue with save and warp rooms randomizing when option was set to unchanged in Randomizer * Fixed an issue with a timestamp error on Nintendo Switch version * Fixed an issue where commands displayed is not updated for the custom controller configuration. * General bug fixing Known Issues * Achievement requirements met after 1.30 and before 1.31 will not unlock automatically after 1.40. In order to unlock those achievements achieved during 1.30, the player would need to start a new game or new game+, and complete the requirements for the achievement again. Loading a save from before 1.30 and replaying the task may also work. * We are investigating a glitch where all lamps and candles become indestructible until leaving and re-entering the screen. Thanks for playing! The Bloodstained Team

Greetings, Army of the Night! Since Bloodstained’s launch we’ve added multiple modes, three playable characters, special crossover areas and other improvements to the game...so what’s next? With the Aurora now in the game, it’s time to update the Development Roadmap for 2022. Our overall goal since launch has been to complete the free content for the game before adding premium DLC. Now that we are getting closer to the completion of development, we can reveal what we have planned. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/758f0b3c821ec6247bb5993df4fb66ffbfc80785.jpg The next update will be a new crossover area based on a non-bloodstained franchise. The new area won’t appear on the map (nor affect your completion rate) so you will have to explore the map to find it. Following the crossover area will be the long-awaited Chaos and Vs Modes. These modes will bring online co-op and pvp action to Bloodstained! We are very excited to finally bring these modes to you! New outfits for Miriam will be added to the game with a mix of free and premium options. And finally, Classic Mode 2, a new premium mode! We received so much positive feedback from Classic Mode that we wanted to bring you more retro action. We have not finalized the release timeframes for the new outfits and Classic Mode 2. They may be released separately, together or grouped with Chaos and Vs Modes. We will make that decision later. More information on all the upcoming content will be released closer to their launch dates. We truly appreciate everyone who has followed along on this amazing journey. Thank you for your support! The Bloodstained Team

Today's update includes fixes for a number of current issues.

Update Notes: 1.31

• Fixed an issue where Achievements were not unlocking for all PC platforms (Steam, Origin, GOG, Windows)
• Fixed an issue where players were unable to load their save data from before version 1.30
• Fixed an issue where Iga's Back Pack DLC was not recognized by the game
• Fixed issues in Randomizer mode that prevented shop items from being randomized
• Fixed issues with the Ambivalence (Whip) attack animation and hitbox
• Fixed an issue where the 8-bit Fireball projectile was firing in the wrong direction
• Removed unnecessary files
• General bug fixing

If you haven't updated in a while, here is what was included in Update 1.30

Update Notes: 1.30

• • New Playable Character. Aurora from Child of Light joins the fight!
• • Reload time after dying as Miriam reduced.
• • Fixed instances where Miriam would take damage from spike walls while using Reflector Ray.
• • Addressed issues where some text would clip or fall out of boxes in various languages.
• • Engine changes
• • General bug fixing

We are thrilled to announce that the next playable (and free!) character for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is Aurora, from the blockbuster platformer RPG Child of Light!   {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/6bbed4d53aa73adb3ce5997821fbd31c9cb55114.jpg Aurora has lost her way and awoken in a strange, dangerous new land. Armed with the Sword of Matildis and accompanied by the loyal Igniculus, she must find a way to escape. Despite the dire situation, Aurora is not alone. Johannes is on hand to help her increase her power by transmuting items she has found in chests or dropped by enemies throughout the game.  {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/e7ebf82f87ed12e7d96010fc4ae26ade60d58eb5.jpg In addition to her sword, Aurora begins her adventure with the help of her trusted friend Igniculus and the directional Light Ray skill. Igniculus acts on his own and can temporarily slow down enemies or heal Aurora with a flash of light. The Light Ray uses MP and shines in front Aurora. Enemies caught in the light lock on will suffer damage.   https://youtu.be/L2iexutUqIM Throughout her journey, Aurora gains power by defeating enemies and absorbing Shards. The Grade of each ability can be improved by collecting more shards of the same type and, with the help of Johannes, you can level up the Rank. After defeating certain bosses, she will grow stronger and gain additional abilities as she ages. Each stage of her progression will add to her movement abilities and unlock previously inaccessible parts of the castle.   {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/d43870f359ff3debb04739f34e000ff1560891f0.jpg Starting a game as Aurora is simple. From the Main Menu, find an open save slot and start a new game. After choosing the save file name, you’ll be able to choose your starting character: Miriam, Zangetsu or Aurora. (Bloodless is chosen by naming a new save BLOODLESS in all caps).  {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/dd742e31674a7e7ce2cff002cd8dd872fa791a28.jpg We hope you enjoy playing as Aurora!  Thank you for playing Bloodstained! - The Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Team

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/99c04c780bb9075c22eaf2586ba671ab86ff2429.png Hello, Army of the Night! We mentioned in our last announcement that we are tackling some technical issues that have slowed down our production timetable. We regret the long delay between updates and continue to ask for your patience as we make progress. Due to these issues, we do not have a release timeframe for you yet, but we would like to share some information on what we have in the works. Our next update will introduce a new playable character to the game. This is a change from our previously released roadmap. We can confirm that this new character is NOT from the world of Bloodstained. We have been working closely with a well-known partner to bring their character (and a friend) into the game. As with previous characters, you will be able to explore the entire map, though certain abilities will need to be acquired before some areas and bosses can be accessed. Along the way you will be able to increase the rank and class of the character’s special ability to grow in power. We are excited to bring this update to you and will have a full announcement when it is closer to launch. As previously mentioned, after the playable character is live, we expect the next update to include Chaos Mode with co-op and Vs Mode with multiplayer. Once again, that you for your understanding and thank you for being fans of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night! - The Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Team

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/99c04c780bb9075c22eaf2586ba671ab86ff2429.png We've had a longer than expected gap since the release of Classic Mode and the Kingdom: Two Crowns crossover in January, so we wanted to give a brief update on the current state of the game. Despite the lack of news, development on new content for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has been ongoing. However, due to major technical issues that occurred in the beginning of the year, our progress has been greatly delayed. We currently are working on creating new content along with resolving these issues and are finally getting close to announcing the next content. The next update is coming soon. More details on this update and its features will be revealed in October. Once that update has been released, Chaos Mode with Co-Op and Vs Mode with multiplayer will be next. Both of these modes are already well into development. We are excited to bring this new content and more to you as soon as they are ready. We will share more information with everyone as we get closer to release. Thank you for your patience as we continue to add to and improve Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night! - The Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Team

It’s been quite the journey to get here, so we’re taking a moment to stop and reflect. Since 2006, 505 Games has published and distributed well over 200 games, including the likes of Cooking Mama, Terraria, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Control, Assetto Corsa, DEATH STRANDING on PC and many more. We’ve had the privilege to publish titles across all major platforms of the last 15 years, starting with the likes of the PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS and Xbox 360 all the way up to today’s major consoles, PC and streaming services. As a team, we’ve grown significantly over the years, but remain relatively small compared to other publishers out there. And that’s how we like it! 505 Games started off as a team of 3 here in the UK but has since grown to a team of 250 worldwide, across California, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, China and Japan. We’ve had the honour to work with so many incredible developers and co-publishers over the years and we wouldn’t be here doing what we do without them. So, we’d like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you, from everyone at 505 Games! Shutaro AMA Shutaro (AKA Curry the Kid), the amazing ArtPlay / Bloodstained Director and Game Designer, hosted a Reddit AMA where Bloodstained and Castlevania fans got to ask their questions and get some amazing responses. You can check it out here: 505.games/CurryAMA {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/8f7d21bee95cd9e32f3e8ff791e87158e96c22cf.jpg It’s been quite the journey to get here, so we’re taking a moment to stop and reflect. Since 2006, 505 Games has published and distributed well over 200 games, including the likes of Cooking Mama, Terraria, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Control, Assetto Corsa, DEATH STRANDING on PC and many more. We’ve had the privilege to publish titles across all major platforms of the last 15 years, starting with the likes of the PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS and Xbox 360 all the way up to today’s major consoles, PC and streaming services. As a team, we’ve grown significantly over the years, but remain relatively small compared to other publishers out there. And that’s how we like it! 505 Games started off as a team of 3 here in the UK but has since grown to a team of 250 worldwide, across California, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, China and Japan. We’ve had the honour to work with so many incredible developers and co-publishers over the years and we wouldn’t be here doing what we do without them. So, we’d like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you, from everyone at 505 Games! To celebrate #15YearsOf505, we’ve got a bunch of stuff lined up! Here’s the rundown… Publisher Sales Everyone loves a discount, right? For a limited time, make huge savings across a number of our titles! http://505.games/SteamPublisherSale21 15th Anniversary Wallpapers To celebrate our 15th Anniversary, we’ve put together a bunch of desktop wallpapers for our community, which are available to download here: http://505.games/15thAnniversaryWallpapers {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/dd1a38955b8b5f3f0e1b05c70cb3e7c7c21dd3be.jpg Staff Spotlight We recently asked our team of 505’ers to share their favourite memories from over the years and their responses didn’t disappoint! Check out that blog piece here: http://505.games/SpotlightOnStaff {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/18316e9d438c02d6e1399e5d621437327be75ace.jpg 15 Years of 505 Timeline Time for a history lesson! Interested in knowing more on how we’ve grown over the years? Take a look at our interactive timeline: http://505.games/15YearTimeline #15YearsOf505 Join the conversation over on our Twitter and Instagram channels and tell us about your favourite games from the 505 portfolio. We’ll feature our favourite responses here on our website in an upcoming community blog. On behalf of the entire 505 Games family, we want to again say a huge thank you to our players and our partners for all their support over the years! Whether you have been with us since day one, or only recently started playing our games, we are super grateful to have you play a part in our journey! The future is looking super exciting here at 505 Games and we can’t wait to show you what we’re up to. Here’s to the next 15 years of fun! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/11a2e5d61617325c999bfd5c9b1082fec4c7be71.jpg

It’s been quite the journey to get here, so we’re taking a moment to stop and reflect. Since 2006, 505 Games has published and distributed well over 200 games, including the likes of Cooking Mama, Terraria, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Control, Assetto Corsa, DEATH STRANDING on PC and many more. We’ve had the privilege to publish titles across all major platforms of the last 15 years, starting with the likes of the PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS and Xbox 360 all the way up to today’s major consoles, PC and streaming services. As a team, we’ve grown significantly over the years, but remain relatively small compared to other publishers out there. And that’s how we like it! 505 Games started off as a team of 3 here in the UK but has since grown to a team of 250 worldwide, across California, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, China and Japan. We’ve had the honour to work with so many incredible developers and co-publishers over the years and we wouldn’t be here doing what we do without them. So, we’d like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you, from everyone at 505 Games! It’s been quite the journey to get here, so we’re taking a moment to stop and reflect. Since 2006, 505 Games has published and distributed well over 200 games, including the likes of Cooking Mama, Terraria, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Control, Assetto Corsa, DEATH STRANDING on PC and many more. We’ve had the privilege to publish titles across all major platforms of the last 15 years, starting with the likes of the PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS and Xbox 360 all the way up to today’s major consoles, PC and streaming services. As a team, we’ve grown significantly over the years, but remain relatively small compared to other publishers out there. And that’s how we like it! 505 Games started off as a team of 3 here in the UK but has since grown to a team of 250 worldwide, across California, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, China and Japan. We’ve had the honour to work with so many incredible developers and co-publishers over the years and we wouldn’t be here doing what we do without them. So, we’d like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you, from everyone at 505 Games! To celebrate #15YearsOf505, we’ve got a bunch of stuff lined up! Here’s the rundown… Publisher Sales Everyone loves a discount, right? For a limited time, make huge savings across a number of our titles! http://505.games/SteamPublisherSale21 Shutaro AMA Shutaro (AKA Curry the Kid), the amazing ArtPlay / Bloodstained Director and Game Designer, hosted a Reddit AMA where Bloodstained and Castlevania fans got to ask their questions and get some amazing responses. You can check it out here: https://505.games/CurryAMA {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/8f7d21bee95cd9e32f3e8ff791e87158e96c22cf.jpg 15th Anniversary Wallpapers To celebrate our 15th Anniversary, we’ve put together a bunch of desktop wallpapers for our community, which are available to download here: http://505.games/15thAnniversaryWallpapers {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/dd1a38955b8b5f3f0e1b05c70cb3e7c7c21dd3be.jpg Staff Spotlight We recently asked our team of 505’ers to share their favourite memories from over the years and their responses didn’t disappoint! Check out that blog piece here: http://505.games/SpotlightOnStaff {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/18316e9d438c02d6e1399e5d621437327be75ace.jpg 15 Years of 505 Timeline Time for a history lesson! Interested in knowing more on how we’ve grown over the years? Take a look at our interactive timeline: http://505.games/15YearTimeline Shutaro AMA Shutaro (AKA Curry the Kid), the amazing ArtPlay / Bloodstained Director and Game Designer, hosted a Reddit AMA where Bloodstained and Castlevania fans got to ask their questions and get some amazing responses. You can check it out here: 505.games/CurryAMA {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/8f7d21bee95cd9e32f3e8ff791e87158e96c22cf.jpg #15YearsOf505 Join the conversation over on our Twitter and Instagram channels and tell us about your favourite games from the 505 portfolio. We’ll feature our favourite responses here on our website in an upcoming community blog. On behalf of the entire 505 Games family, we want to again say a huge thank you to our players and our partners for all their support over the years! Whether you have been with us since day one, or only recently started playing our games, we are super grateful to have you play a part in our journey! The future is looking super exciting here at 505 Games and we can’t wait to show you what we’re up to. Here’s to the next 15 years of fun! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/11a2e5d61617325c999bfd5c9b1082fec4c7be71.jpg

Hi, everyone! We have a small update today (1.21.0.1) that addresses the Windows 7/8 crash that has been reported by members of the community. Please download the update and let us know if your issue has been resolved or persists. Thanks for your patience and thanks for playing Bloodstained!

Hello, everyone. Today's update addresses a number of current issues. You can see the list below. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/0a2b5c5016bb95095a1b92c72e4a742e4bf6495e.jpg

• Final update to randomizer seeds and addressed issues where previous seeds were invalid. NOTE: Seeds begun or saved after 1.20 may no longer work.
• Fixed New Game+ crash
• Classic Mode: Hit detection remaining on screen
• Classic Mode: Miriam walking in the wrong direction after Gremory encounter
• Classic Mode: Instances of Gebel not appearing
• Classic Mode: Score reaches max then loops to a negative number
• Classic Mode: Double KO during Gremory encounter
• Classic Mode: Wolfman failing to reset
• Classic Mode: Mini Gebel bug
• Classic Mode: Jack (Gusion) boss not moving
• Classic Mode: Instances where enemies and game gimmicks stop moving
• Classic Mode: Disable the Pause Menu during the walking animation transitions
• Classic Mode: Miriam softlock after obtaining the heart at the end of a boss battle

This update is 3.8gb Thanks for playing! Bug Reporting Have a bug to report? Please submit it here: http://bit.ly/BSROTNBugForm Troublesome Randomizer Seeds can be reported here: https://bit.ly/BSRandomizerReport 505 Support Page: https://support.505games.com/

The recently released Classic Mode hides a secret...within the update is a more difficult mode called “1986”. Classic Mode is an homage to the classic games of yesteryear, when games were 8-bit and controllers were analog. One mistake and you’re sent back to the beginning of the level with one less life to lose. Lose enough and it’s Game Over. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/405c8550b6a67500f699eb3f63aa94286e877c54.jpg 1986 takes things to a new level by restricting Miriam’s abilities within the mode. * No Backflip * No Backstep * No Slide * Mid-air control is reduced * Cannot jump off stairs * Cannot jump on to stairs * Extended whip is not available * Cannot stand/crouch mid whip animation Reducing Miriam’s abilities requires your own skills to be sharp as a sword to reach the end. The mode still has three difficulty levels to choose from, so you may want to start off on easy to get used to the controls. To access the mode, head to the Extra Modes menu. MAIN MENU ➡️ EXTRA MODE ➡️ CLASSIC MODE On the Classic Mode launch screen, enter the following code: ⬆️⬆️⬇️⬇️⬅️➡️⬅️➡️🔘(X or Square)🔘(B or O) When you have successfully entered the code, “1986” will appear at the bottom of the screen. Starting the game will reveal Miriam in a new red outfit. This lets you know that you’re playing 1989 Mode. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/a8562002689bb86e1099a66ad652a20fe5d3c1a3.jpg We hope you enjoy 1986 Mode! Don’t have Bloodstained yet? You can get the game here https://store.steampowered.com/app/692850/

Hello, Army of the Night! Today we launch Classic Mode and a new area and boss based on the hit game Kingdom: Two Crowns. The updates (ver 1.20) is free! Play Bloodstained in a whole new (old) way! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/61c227258330e6c305d6b49173bd916729827fb7.png Miriam must once again enter the castle to confront Gebel and survive five harrowing stages and five sub-bosses that stand in her way. Armed only with a sword and whip, can she survive her journey through the demonic castle? Classic Mode brings retro action to Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night with levels and gameplay inspired by the classic games of yesteryear. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/b82bc582921ca970b9a9a06115fde3c5b897ff32.jpg In addition to your main weapon, you will be able to pick up special, limited-use abilities throughout the mode, but you can only have one at a time. When you pick up a new ability, the previous one will disappear. As you advance though the castle, you will have to defeat the sub-bosses to advance to the next stage. Defeat them all and you will face off against Gebel himself! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/d2d9a775e61e974bb1b15a75e192950920d891f9.jpg When you finish Classic Mode, you’ll be graded on time, score and number of deaths across three difficulty modes – be sure to efficiently use Miriam’s special moves including slide, backstep and backflip. To play Classic Mode, choose “Extra Mode” from the main menu and then select “Classic Mode”. The mode is available to all Ritual of the Night owners, you do not need to have completed the core game to play Classic Mode. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/de2f434eaff124bb1af10929827b260582484718.png Last year we partnered with our friends at Raw Fury to transport Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night’s beloved characters – Miriam, Zangetsu, Gebel and Alfred – to Kingdom: Two Crowns. Now it’s time to pay it forward as both publishers team up once again to merge the worlds of Kingdom: Two Crowns and Bloodstained. The Kingdom Crossover includes a new area that captures the beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic of Kingdom. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/05dcf9c04809e562fecdb4bc05824f322f3d2771.jpg Within the Kingdom area, you will encounter a new boss that, once defeated, will grant the new Archer Familiar Shard. This familiar will follow you throughout your adventures and attack enemies from a ranged distance. Level up the shard to get more powerful attacks! The Kingdom Crossover will become available after you have defeated Bathin on your current save, or load an old save where you have previously defeated him. From there you will need to acquire the Crown of Creation before you will be able to locate the hidden area (it’s not shown on the map). The Crown of Creation is equipped into the head slot and is your key to the Kingdom Crossover area. It also reduces damage at the cost of gold when worn. We are excited for you to play the new Classic Mode and to experience the Kingdom Crossover. Thank you for playing Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night AND for playing Kingdom: Two Crowns!

Army of the NIght! The Steam Awards are here and we would love your help! We'd love you to nominate us for the "Labor of Love" award. Labor of Love is the category for games that launched in a previous year and continue to update the game and add new content. If you think we are worthy of any of the awards please consider voting for us. Votes are open until December 1st at 10am PST (24 hours from this post) Once again thank you all for your continued support as we continue to update Bloodstained! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/92c4217b5350c1eeacc2fde28ea1115b827ca287.jpg

We have posted a steam update to resolve the "Downloadable Content Required" issue that was affecting some players. Once you have this update, your old saves should work normally. Thanks for your patience and thanks for playing Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night!

Greetings, Army of the Night! Bloodless rises to become the newest playable character in Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night! The Bloodstained community has shown us incredibly support, patience, and understanding as we’ve worked to complete each new stage of development and complete content. To thank the community, we are releasing Bloodless today as our latest playable character! Bloodless is an additional playable character that wasn’t included in the previous Development Roadmap. We still have the unnamed playable character that you see on the Roadmap in development. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/1868cc56dd355005ae7912cdacc5db33bf6e7e3f.jpg Bloodless is available to all players, even if you haven’t previously completed the game. Just start a new game and name the save file BLOODLESS (make sure to use ALLCAPS). You will hear Bloodless’ voice and see her as a character option. Choose her, select your difficulty and start the game! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/3d700d459cb903ec30fc636ff8583ce2b0f31fa8.png As you explore the castle, you will discover crystal globes that will grant Bloodless new skills and improve her attributes. Each addition making her more deadly to her enemies. Increase your power and defeat your enemies! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33031726/61843e2c85847d53ebd7e70880d7fd09ce94fa01.jpg Bloodless is launching for free across all platforms along with updates for Randomizer Mode and bug fixes.

Update Notes

Version 1.18 will address the following issues: In addition to Bloodless, we are rolling out significant improvements for Randomizer!

Randomizer bug fixes

• Fixed the algorithm so it wouldn't create invalid seeds
• Implemented safety chests and lamp, so previously invalid seeds can now be completed. These safety chests will contain the required item to complete.

Randomizer number of possibilities. 1152 combinations from settings: 3 GOAL x 2 KEY ITEM x 2 SAVE/WARP x 3 ITEM x 4 ENEMY DROP x 2 CRAFTING x 2 SHOP x 2 QUEST = 1152 combinations 65,536 combinations per set The seed consists of 31 bits. 15 of those bits are used to store the settings generated by the initial choices the player makes. The remaining 16 bits are used to generate the randomness in the seed. 2^16 = 65,536 combinations. Total number of possible combinations for the entire mode: 1152 settings x 65,536 seed combinations = 75,487, 472 total combinations.

Other Changes

• Fixed issue with clan names showing in Save File Selection Screen
• Fixed an issue with clan names in credits
• Fixed minor audio issues

Thank you for playing Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night! We hope you enjoy playing as Bloodless!