, , ,

Styx: Blades of Greed Launches on Consoles and PC

The most infamous goblin is back! Cyanide Studio and NACON have announced that the stealth game Styx: Blades of Greed officially launches today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store). Set in a medieval fantasy world, players step into the role of Styx, a devious goblin with a devastatingly dark sense of humor and a true master of stealth, as he hunts for Quartz, a resource as precious as it is dangerous. Explore vast vertical environments, master new tools and powers, and uncover the sinister presence hidden within the Quartz.

A character using a parachute glides over a mystical jungle landscape, with glowing lights and a wooden structure in the foreground.
A tense scene in a dark, atmospheric environment featuring a character in combat with an unseen opponent in front of wooden buildings.
A dimly lit interior of a rustic tavern, featuring a cloaked character peering from behind barrels filled with produce. The room includes a hanging chandelier, a wooden counter with various items, and a warm fire in the background.
Screenshot of a video game upgrade menu displaying talent points, resonance points, and blueprints, with a focus on an Amber Skill titled 'Clone Throw,' which explains its function to distract enemies.
A fantasy scene depicting a character in a hooded cloak crouching amidst debris, with a large moon in the background and several armored figures in the foreground appearing to interact.
A dramatic scene featuring two humanoid characters in a dark, atmospheric environment. One character is leaping into the air, armed with a weapon, while the other stands on the ground, appearing ready for confrontation. The setting includes a foggy background with green lighting, enhancing the tense mood.

Styx: Blades of Greed builds on the proven formula of the first two installments and perfects it by placing freedom and creativity at the core of the experience. Every situation becomes a playground where intelligence, tactics, and experimentation are your greatest weapons. There is never just one way forward: players invent their own solutions to stealth puzzles by sneaking, trapping, or assassinating enemies without leaving a trace, greatly enhancing replayability.

Styx has many new tricks up his sleeve. He can harness the mysterious powers of Quartz to control his enemies—or even time itself. The master of stealth also gains new traversal tools: a glider that allows him to soar through the air, metal claws to climb sheer surfaces, and a grappling hook to reach previously inaccessible areas. Players can fully customize Styx by upgrading his powers and tools through a skill tree and equipping runes, shaping the gameplay to match their personal playstyle. For the first time in the series, the game adopts a Metroidvania-style approach, gradually unlocking access to previously out-of-reach areas.

A character gliding down with a parachute over a dystopian cityscape filled with wooden houses, shrouded in a warm, orange glow.
A powerful fantasy character casts a glowing blue spell, surrounded by debris in a dimly lit room.
A cloaked figure crouches on a wooden ledge overlooking a dimly lit, eerie scene of a shadowy building surrounded by green mist.
A character gliding down with a parachute in a fantastical cave, surrounded by dark cliffs and a serene waterway, with a wooden structure illuminated nearby.
A green goblin character in a hood and armor crouches with a sword, while a larger green orc figure approaches in a dark, shadowy environment with rain and mist.
A character in medieval armor is being attacked from behind by another figure wielding a knife, set in a dimly lit, industrial environment.

Game Features:

  • Stealth Reimagined: Every encounter is a stealth puzzle that can be solved in multiple ways, where intelligence, tactics, and experimentation are your key weapons.
  • Three Vast Open Environments to Explore: The Wall, the massive fortress of the Human Empire; the Turquoise Dawn, a lush jungle ravaged by war; and the ruins of Akenash, remnants of the world from the first game, Styx: Master of Shadows.
  • New Tools and Powers: Soar with the glider, reach inaccessible areas with the grappling hook, and climb towering walls using metal claws. Harness the mysterious powers of Quartz to control enemies or even time itself.
  • Complete Freedom with the Zeppelin: Plan your travels between each region of the continent of Iserian and accept quests from your companions to earn unique rewards that enhance your powers, tools, and skills to suit your playstyle.
  • A Story Accessible to Both Fans and Newcomers: Styx and his crew embark on an adventure blending political intrigue, medieval fantasy, and biting humor, with no prior knowledge of the series required.

Styx: Blades of Greed is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store). Check out the launch trailer and then tell us what you think about Styx’s return.

Share This:

Leave a Reply

Trending

Discover more from Shadow's Gaming

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading