Styx: Grasp of Shadows and its 2017 sequel Shards of Darkness is probably not stealth masterpieces, however that they’re stable and fulfilling stealth video games in their very own proper isn’t in any doubt. Quickly, developer Cyanide Studio and writer Nacon will probably be bringing the sequence again for a 3rd outing.
The duo have introduced Styx: Blades of Greed, which brings the eponymous stealthy goblin thief again into the limelight (or the shadows, because the case could also be). Trying to get his palms on Quartz this time, Styx will as soon as once more discover himself navigating the perils of a world caught in the midst of a warfare between elves, orcs, and people.
On the gameplay entrance, Cyanide is promising an emphasis on “freedom and creativity”, a deal with vertical environments, new instruments and powers to grasp, and extra. In the meantime, on the narrative entrance, the studio additionally confirms that Blades of Greed will cowl the creation of the mercenary group Black Hand. For these unaware, that’s a mercenary group featured in Of Orcs and Males, Cynaide’s fantasy motion RPG sequence that Styx shares its universe with.
Styx: Blades of Greed will launch this Fall for PS5, Xbox Sequence X/S, and PC. Take a look at its reveal trailer beneath.