You are Miriam, the protagonist, is an 18-year-old orphan whose skin is slowly crystallizing in stained-glass patterns, a curse inflicted on her by a corrupt guild of alchemists. The alchemists’ curse is transforming her into the conduit for a demonic invasion — the guild’s punishment for a world that has begun to lose faith in them. You must battle your way through a demon-filled castle summoned by Gebel, your old friend whose body has become more crystal than flesh.

Her friend Johannes, a rogue alchemist who is studying the curse, has learned to slow the spread of the crystallization by drawing runes around the infection sites. With his help, Miriam will explore a massive, demon-filled castle in search of Gebel, her friend and fellow curse bearer who destroyed the alchemists and summoned the castle when he realized the curse had made him something other than human.

The cursed crystals in Miriam and Gebel’s skin are linked to demonic magical powers. With that in mind, I intend to equip this game with many classic gameplay elements as well as a slew of new ones, including a crafting system that will allow players to infuse weapons with magical abilities and a unique skill/parameter system.

Hello, Bloodstained Fans! 

We are excited to present the final Development Roadmap for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night! 

Update 1.5 

PC / PS4 / Xbox – May 9, 2024 - 8am PDT / 4pm BST / 5pm CEST / 11pm HKT / Midnight May 10 JST 

Nintendo Switch – May 16, 2024 - 8am PDT / 4pm BST / 5pm CEST / 11pm HKT / Midnight May 17 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 on the same system.

Fight through a series of randomized rooms to defeat demons and bosses. 

Complete challenges before each boss to get powerful upgrades! 

How long will you survive? 

Versus Mode 

VS Mode is a special PVP mode created just for Ritual of the Night.  

At the beginning of the match, players will enter a room exclusive to the match battle. Wave after wave of demons will begin to attack both players. When you defeat the demons, you will gain souls. Souls can be spent at the central statue (shop) to upgrade your weapons, armor or items. 

You will be able to purchase attacks that will negatively affect your opponent. Fill their room with fog, reverse their controls and more! The winner is the player that survives the longest. 

Versus Mode supports local and online play with friends or matchmaking with other players on the same platform.  Please note that Chaos and Versus Modes do not support cross-platform play. 

More details on each game mode will be revealed when they go live. 

Cosmetic Packs 

1.5 also includes three premium (paid) cosmetic packs and one free pack for Miriam that will change her appearance in the game. 

Each cosmetic pack has multiple unique clothing items and weapons, each with upgradeable stats. Premium Cosmetic Packs will be available for purchase on each platform’s online store. 

Equipping a complete set of cosmetic pack items will enable a special stat bar for that specific pack. 

Included with 1.5 is a free cosmetic pack for Miriam that will automatically be added to everyone’s inventory when it is released.

Premium DLC Cosmetic Pack assets will only download after purchase. 

Classic II: Dominique’s Curse – Premium DLC 

Date To Be Announced 

Following the 1.5 update, we will release Classic Mode II, a premium DLC game mode! 

It brings the same retro-gameplay as Classic Mode but with a bigger map and its own canon storyline! 

Classic Mode 2 assets will only download after purchase.   

More information on Classic II will be provided when it is closer to release. 

Kickstarter Rewards 

Chaos and Vs Modes are the final stretch goals for the game. Once these two modes are completed we will begin to work on the final physical reward remaining to be delivered: the Physical PC version of the game.  

PC Physical tier backers received a digital code to play the game when it was first released in June 2019, but they still need to receive their final physical reward.  

If there are any Backers whose addresses has changed since the original backing registration, you will have to update your address through Fangamer’s survey portal. Please check your current address. If no update is sent, the assumption will be the address has not changed and the item will be shipped to the address on file. We will make announcements on Kickstarter before that deadline occurs. 

Except for the Physical PC version of the game, all other rewards have been shipped.  If you believe you are missing a reward, you can contact Fangamer via the reward survey linked above.  

We hope that you are as excited for these upcoming modes and DLCs as we are! 

Stay tuned to any of our social or news channels for more information. 

Thank you very much! 

The Bloodstained Ritual of the Night Team 

Key Features:

• VAST AND DEEP GAMEPLAY – Unlock spells and powers; find, craft and upgrade several types of weapons and special items to change Miriam’s appearance; and mix and match gear and abilities to find your playstyle.
• HIGH FIDELITY 2.5 GRAPHICS – Everything in Bloodstained is rendered in loving 3D detail on a 2D side scrolling environment that changes and evolves as you play.
• ORCHESTRAL MUSIC BY INDUSTRY LEGENDS – With music by Michiru Yamane (Castlevania: Symphony of the Night) and Ippo Yamada (Resident Evil), respectively, Bloodstained’s music is an unforgettable experience.
• IGA’S BIGGEST CASTLE – Bloodstained’s game world map is the biggest of Koji Igarashi’s entire career, giving fans of his distinct style more to explore and enjoy.
• MULTIPLE CHARACTERS TO CHOOSE FROM – Aside from the enigmatic Miriam there are secret playable characters awaiting discovery.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is currently available for Nintendo Switch, to PS4, Xbox One and PC (Steam and GOG) at $39.99.