Blasphemous Free Content Update Coming Soon!

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Blasphemous, the brutal action-adventure game from The Game Kitchen has a big update coming soon! ‘Strife and Ruin’ is the latest content update that’s coming on February 18th to PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The update is free on all platforms.

In a press release we’re told:

Tuesday, 16^th February 2021 – Team17 and The Game Kitchen have teamed up with 505 Games and ArtPlay for a crossover that sees the character of Miriam from Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night arrive in Cvstodia, seeking help from The Penitent One. The new mission is part of the free ‘Strife and Ruin’ update that launches on PC, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 on 18^th February.
Tasked with helping Miriam return to her world, players must complete a series of platforming challenges and collect shards to repair her portal home. Filled with traps that force the player to hone their precision platforming abilities, those who pass the test and help Miriam return to her world will have a special reward bestowed upon them.
‘Strife and Ruin’ also introduces Boss Rush Mode, which becomes available after completing the main storyline. Ramping up the challenge to new heights, the mode features courses containing a selection of bosses that players take on using any of their save files. Each run is assigned a score based on various factors, with medals available for the toughest of Penitents.

That’s a pretty awesome crossover. Miriam from Bloodstained will be in Blasphemous.

Not only that, but there’s also going to be a “Demake Area” which pays homage to classic 8-bit platformers. This will provide a linear experience. This is played inside an arcade cabinet that is hidden in a secret location on Cvstodia. It also has reimagined visuals to match the retro style. Core mechanics are also changed to suit the retro experience. The Penitent One strives to gather five golden skulls and defeat a new boss to reap the rewards.

Continuing the retro theme, The Game Kitchen has also implemented several new render modes which emulate older TV effects. These can be applied throughout the entire standard game.

So it sounds like that’s a pretty big update for fans of Blasphemous. Let us know in the comments if you’ll be checking this update out.

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