Out of the dark he creeps – yes, that sharp-tongued goblin fans love. After Master of Shadows lit a fire and Shards of Darkness kept it burning, one truth stands clear. This time, Cyanide Studio teams up with Nacon to sharpen the edge once more. Meet Styx: Blades of Greed – the sneaky return no one saw coming.
Dark laughs meet sneaky moves in this one. Watch it if that sounds like your kind of game. All the details on what’s coming out are right here.
Styx: Blades of Greed Release Date & Platforms
Get your daggers ready. Styx: Blades of Greed is scheduled to release on February 19, 2026. After a brief delay from its original 2025 window to ensure “maximum polish,” the game is now in the final stages of development. It will be available on:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC (Steam and Epic Games Store)
Pro Tip: There is currently a playable demo on Steam that offers about 90 minutes of gameplay, including the “The Wall” and “Turquoise Dawn” environments.
The Story: A Prequel for the Black Hand
Beyond the aftermath seen in Shards of Darkness, Blades of Greed digs into shadows long before that – unfolding what shaped the Black Hand. Though players encountered them first in the 2012 favorite Of Orcs and Men, this tale rewinds further. Not just a sequel, but a quiet reveal of where loyalty was forged in blood. The mercenaries’ truth hides not ahead – but deep behind.
Now Styx runs things himself. His team follows where he leads, aboard a giant airship that moves with them wherever they go. Chasing Quartz is the mission – something wild, something dangerous. It crackles with energy nobody fully understands. People want it. Elves want it. Orcs will kill for it. War hums just beneath the surface, ready to explode.
New Gameplay Mechanics: Freedom and Greed
Cyanide Studio is leaning heavily into “creative stealth” for this entry. Instead of strictly linear missions, the game features three massive semi-open playgrounds:
- The Wall: A sprawling industrial human fortress.
- Turquoise Dawn: A lush, hostile jungle filled with orcs and giant insects.
- Akenash Ruins: The floating remains of the Elven capital.
New Tools in Styx’s Arsenal:
- The Glider: A brand-new traversal tool that allows Styx to soar across the vertical maps and escape tight spots.
- Grappling Hook: Use your claws and a grapple to reach previously inaccessible rooftops and rafters.
- Quartz Powers: In addition to classic Invisibility and Cloning, Styx can now use Mind Control to force guards to attack each other and Time Shift to manipulate his surroundings.
Pre-order Bonuses & Special Editions
If you’re looking to jump in early or grab some nostalgia, there are a few editions to choose from:
| Edition | Includes |
| Standard Edition | Base Game + “Master of Shadows” Skin (Pre-order bonus) |
| Quartz Edition | 48-hour Early Access, Greedy Skin Pack, Legacy Skin Pack, and Weapon Pack |
| Styx Collection | Everything in the Quartz Edition + digital copies of the first two games |
Final Thoughts
Dark forests stretch beyond where old paths ended. Gliding now shapes how secrets unfold across sprawling lands. Movement flows different, thanks to wings that catch air mid-leap. This world pulls you deeper than before. Choices twist around what you take and when. Each leap forward asks if hunger helps or hinders. The game grows not by copying but shifting shape. Stealth bends around new rhythms born from speed and reach.