Update log
Full Blades of Fire update
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- UI and audio
- Events
- Store
- Performance
Hi everyone,
On May 14th, Blades of Fire launches on Steam. We know many of you will have questions, so we’ve put together this helpful blog covering frequently asked questions. We’ll keep this guide updated as new questions come in from the community. On behalf of the team at MercurySteam and 505 Games, we want to take a moment to thank you all for your support!
BLADES OF FIRE - COMMUITY FAQ GUIDE
Is Blades of Fire a single-player game? Yes. Blades of Fire is a single-player game.
Which languages does Blades of Fire support? Full Audio: English
Subtitles: English French Italian German Spanish Japanese Portuguese Brazilian Russian Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Korean
When will the Steam version of Blades of Fire release? The Steam version of Blades of Fire will be released on May 14th, 2026!
What will be included in the Steam version? The Steam release includes Version 2.0 of the game, featuring major updates and improvements, plus the Adventurer Pack, the Artbook, and the award-winning original soundtrack by Óscar Araujo.
How much will the Steam version cost? More info coming soon!
Is the Steam version different to the other platforms? The only difference is that the Steam version also includes the Adventurer Pack, the Artbook, and the award-winning original soundtrack by Óscar Araujo.
The base game itself is identical across all platforms.
Do I have to pay for the Version 2.0 content? No, the Version 2.0 content will be a free update across all platforms.
When will the Version 2.0 content be available? On May 14th, across all platforms.
What is included in the Version 2.0 update? NEW CONTENT • New Game Plus • New Challenge Level: Titanium • New Weapon Parts & Skins (only available in New Game Plus) • Elements Transmutation (which allows players to change material types) • Photo Mode • Boss Revival Mode (a new game mode where you can replay boss fights and earn rewards) • Adso’s Spells on weapons for a deeper combat (rewards tied to Boss Revival Mode, introducing spells that enhance weapon abilities with special effects) • Now you can pet the Ox in Blades of Fire!
IMPROVEMENTS • Expanded death and mutilation variations • Improved animation transitions • NVIDIA DLSS 4 implementation
OTHER • Full key remapping for keyboard and mouse control • New achievements • Steam Deck Support
Will there be Steam Achievements? Yes.
Will there be Trading Cards? More info coming soon.
Will there be keyboard and mouse support? Yes.
Does Blades of Fire have controller support? Yes.
Does Blades of Fire have ultrawide support? No.
Will there be a Steam Points Shop for Blades of Fire? More info coming soon.
Will Blades of Fire run on the Steam Deck? We are aiming to get Blades of Fire Steam Deck verified by launch.
Can I transfer my Epic Games save to Steam? No.
Does Blades of Fire require an internet connection to play? No.
Where are the Steam files saved? They are saved on %localappdata%\MercurySteam\Blades of Fire{SteamID}.
Does Blades of Fire support Steam Cloud saves? Steam Cloud saves will be supported.
Is a demo available on Steam? Yes. Head to our store page for more info and to download.
What FPS does Blades of Fire run at? 60 FPS.
What are the minimum/recommended specs required in order to run Blades of Fire on PC? Minimum PC Specs OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10 PROCESSOR: Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 MEMORY: 8GB
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