KOJI IGARASHI’S ‘BLOODSTAINED: RITUAL OF THE NIGHT’ AVAILABLE BEGINNING TODAY WORLDWIDE FOR PC, PLAYSTATION 4 AND XBOX ONE

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Release of Highly Anticipated Gothic-Horror Side-Scrolling Action RPG on Nintendo Switch™ to Follow Next Week

 New Launch Trailer Released: 

CALABASAS, Calif. – June 18, 2019 – Koji Igarashi’s gothic side-scrolling action RPG Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, from developer ArtPlay and global publisher 505 Games, is available beginning today digitally and at major retail stores worldwide on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with its launch on Nintendo Switch arriving next week.

Conceived by the legendary Koji Igarashi, the renowned godfather of the beloved Igavania genre, and featuring music by Mirichu Yamane (Castlevania: Symphony of the Night) and Ippo Yamada (Resident Evil), Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a modern, side-scrolling action RPG experience that will satisfy long-time fans of Iga’s previous work, as well as entice players new to his legacy. Everything in Bloodstained is rendered in loving 3D detail on a 2D side-scrolling environment that evolves as players progress through the biggest game map of his career, giving them more to explore and enjoy.

 Set in 18th century England, where a paranormal force has summoned a demon-infested castle, revealing crystal shards infused with tremendous magical power, players of Bloodstained take on the role of Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist curse which slowly crystallizes her body, enabling her to use spells, weapons, special items and abilities to tailor the game to their playstyle. To save humanity and herself, Miriam must fight through the castle while collecting, crafting and unlocking a vast array of weapons, equipment and loot to defeat the summoner Gebel and the countless minions and bosses of hell that await.

Bloodstained will be available for purchase at the following dates and times:

Digital Releases

  • PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One:
    • Tuesday, June 18
      • 7 a.m. UTC (GMT) / 12:01 a.m. PDT on Sony PlayStation Network (Europe, Korea*)
      • 7 a.m. UTC (GMT) / 12:01 a.m. PDT on Xbox Games Store (North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand)
      • 13:00 UTC (GMT) / 6 a.m. PDT on Steam and GOG (NA, EU and ANZ; Steam only in all Asian territories*)
      • 17:00 UTC (GMT) / 10 a.m. PDT on Sony PlayStation Network (North America)
    • Wednesday, June 19 on PS4 in Southeast Asia including Hong Kong and Taiwan*
  • Nintendo Switch: Tuesday, June 25 on Nintendo Game Store (NA, EU, ANZ, Korea and SEA including Hong Kong and Taiwan*)

Physical Releases

  • PlayStation 4 and Xbox One:
    • Tuesday, June 18 on both consoles at participating North American and Korean retailers
    • Wednesday, June 19 on PS4 in SEA including Hong Kong and Taiwan*
    • Thursday, June 20 on both consoles at participating retailers in Spain, Portugal, Australia and New Zealand
    • Friday, June 21 on both consoles at participating retailers in U.K., France, Italy, Germany and other European territories
  • Nintendo Switch:
    • Tuesday, June 25 at participating retailers in North America, Korea and SEA including Hong Kong and Taiwan*
    • Thursday, June 27 at participating retailers in Spain, Portugal, Australia and New Zealand
    • Friday, June 28 at participating retailers in U.K., France, Italy, Germany and other European territories

All standard versions of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night are priced at £34.99.

In addition to the sprawling single-player story experience with alternate endings, more than a dozen DLCs will be released post-launch as free updates, including Online and Local Co-op and VS. mode, Roguelike mode, Boss Rush, Chaos mode and Nightmare Difficulty. Secret playable characters are also awaiting discovery, increasing the replay value even further.

The Speed Demon Update, which adds optimized graphics, visuals and balance, in addition to Speed Run Mode, Boss Rush Mode and the Pure Miriam Outfit, will be available at launch for PC and is expected later next week for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

Also available today for PC is the “Iga’s Back Pack” DLC, priced at £7.99. Players who opt in will be able to fight Koji Igarashi himself as a boss in-game and once defeated, earn the powerful Swordwhip weapon. The “Iga’s Back Pack” DLC will be available for Nintendo Switch™ on Friday, June 28. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players will be able to purchase the “Iga’s Back Pack” DLC beginning Tuesday, July 2.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is rated PEGI 12. For more information about the upcoming launch of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, please visit: https://www.playbloodstained.com. For more information about 505 Games and its products, please visit www.505games.com.

*Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is published by Digital Touch in Korea, H2 Interactive in SEA, including Hong Kong and Taiwan, and for physical release only in Japan by GSE, all in partnership with 505 Games. Release dates for Bloodstained in Japan on PS4 and Switch will be confirmed at a later date.

About 505 Games

505 Games, a subsidiary of the Italian entertainment company Digital Bros., is a global video game publisher focused on offering a broad selection of titles for players of all ages and skill levels. The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on leading console, PC (Steam and GoG) and handheld platforms as well as for mobile devices and social networks.

Publishing highlights in premium games include Last Day of June, PAYDAY 2, Terraria, Portal Knights, Laser League, Assetto Corsa, ABZÛ, Virginia, Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons and How to Survive. Free-to-play publishing highlights include Battle Islands, Gems of War and Hawken. Distribution highlights include No Man’s Sky, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Stardew Valley, Dead by Daylight and Inside/Limbo. Upcoming titles include Remedy’s Control, Indivisible (from the development team behind Skullgirls), Journey to the Savage Planet, and Koji Igarashi’s next project, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.

505 Games has offices in California, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, China and Japan. The company works with a network of distribution and sub-licensing partners in all other markets.  For more information on 505 Games and its products please visit www.505games.com.

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