Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night — patch notes and updates
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| Metroidvania Roundtable Discussion With IGA and the Shadow Labryinth Devs | 2025-08-01 | ArtPlay Co-Founder and Bloodstained Producer, Koji "IGA" Igarashi, participated in a roundtable discussion on the past, present and future of Metroidvania games . Check out the article on Denfaminico's website! https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/interview/250723a"The guests included ArtPlay's Koji Igarashi, who worked on the Bloodstained series and has just announced his new title, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement ; and Shadow Labyrinth development staff members Harada Katsuhiro and Toru Takahashi from Bandai Namco Studios, Seigo Aizawa from Bandai Namco Entertainment, and Tomoaki Fukui from Engines. Finally, we had Daichi Saito from Why So |
| Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is Coming in 2026! | 2025-06-04 | 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 an |
| Ghostrunner 2 x Bloodstained Crossover Skin | 2024-11-12 | 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 Ghos |
| Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Papercraft! | 2024-11-04 | 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!!! 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 th |
| Bug Fixes | Update 1.6 Notes | 2024-10-22 | 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 Thank you for playing Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night! https://store.steampowered.com/app/692850/Bloodstained_Ritual_of_the_Night/ |
| Launch Anniversary Message | 2024-06-18 | 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: |
| Classic II: Dominique's Curse DLC for Ritual of the Night is Now Available! | 2024-06-11 | 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. 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 Cur |
| Classic II: Dominique's Curse DLC Date Announcement | 2024-06-05 | Greetings, Army of the Night! An all-new Bloodstained adventure awaits! 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 |
| Chaos and Versus Modes Are Live | Update 1.5 Notes | 2024-05-09 | Game Update 1.50 New Game Mode: Chaos Mode 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 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 Miri |
| Chaos and VS Mode Gameplay Preview | 2024-05-09 | 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 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 s |
| Chaos Mode, Versus Mode and new Cosmetic Pack DLCs are coming May 9th! | 2024-05-02 | Hello, Bloodstained Fans! We are excited to present the final Development Roadmap for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night! Here is what we have planned. 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 |
| Contra: Operation Galuga Now Available! | 2024-03-13 | 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 thro |
| Contra: Operation Galuga Launches March 12! | 2024-03-01 | 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! |
| Free Shantae Cosmetic Pack DLC | 2024-02-05 | 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. 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 |
| Upcoming Content Preview and Special Announcement | 2023-09-06 | 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 |
| Journey Crossover Area | Update 1.4 Notes | 2022-08-23 | 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! 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, |
| Development Roadmap - June 2022 | 2022-06-17 | 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. 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 wi |
| Game Update 1.31 | 2022-06-02 | 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 i |
| New Playable Character! | 2022-03-31 | 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! 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. In addition to her sword, Aurora begins her adventure with the help of her trusted friend Igniculus and the directi |
| Production News - October 2021 | 2021-10-28 | 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 par |