Styx: Blades of Greed Brings Dark Fantasy Stealth Back

07 Mar 2025 – ​Publisher Nacon and the developer Cyanide Studio have officially ​announced Styx: Blades of Greed, a ​very old action suite to launch this fall on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X vidasS and PC via ​Steam. This ​marks the return of the arduous killer, Styx, who embarks on his most ambitious robbery, even in a world tense to the brink of war.

Styx’s return: What’s up?

For those who are not familiar with ​the series, Styx is a ​small, but deadly, goblin known for its razor and even ​sharper ​daggers. Unlike previous entries, where he often worked under the thumb of powerful figures, Blades ​of ​Greed saw ​him enter a leading role. Now commander of his own crew, Styx sails aboard a zeppelin in pursuit of Quartz, a rare and powerful ​resource that could alter ​the balance of the world.

According to Nacon, the game focuses ​on freedom and creativity, allowing players to approach missions in ​multiple ways. Whether by brute force (although strongly discouraged), master theft or intelligent deception, ​each challenge is designed to reward careful planning. Franchise lovers will appreciate the return of signature skills such as cloning ​and invisibility, while new powers such as ​mental control and time change, given ​by Quartz, offer a new strategic depth.

Vertical and extended environments

One of Styx’s strengths ​is its focus on ​vertical exploration. ​Unlike many stealth titles that focus on traditional tennis mechanics, this game invites players to ​take ​to the sky. With a hook, claw ​and shaved ​claws, Styx can navigate in wide, multilayer environments with precision.

Players will ​go ​through three different places:

• The Wall: A heavily ​fortified barrier separating ​the human world ​from ​the unknown.
• Turquoise Dawn: A lush orc village, ​filled with ​treetop hideouts ​and deep jungle pathways.
• Akenash: The ​ruined remains ​of the elven capital, now a haunting labyrinth of ancient magic and ​decay.

As Cyanide Studio said, the goal is to create a Metroidvania ​style progression system where unlocking new tools and ​powers allows access to previously inaccessible areas.

Flying as an ​art form

Styx: ​Blades of Greed remains ​faithful ​to its ​roots as a pure stealth experience. Unlike many modern action games that offer a mixture of combat and ​slippers, this series requires patience ​and precision. Each mission presents ​a puzzle-like challenge, where players must use shadows, distractions and ​deceptions to remove targets or avoid detection.

According to PC Gamer, the AI of the game has improved considerably, making ​enemy encounters ​more dynamic and unpredictable. The guards now react more realistically to the disturbances, ​and their patrol ​models are adapted to the players’ ​actions. This ​ensures that ​each flight feels tense and rewarding.

From ​Sidekick to Mastermind

Long-time fans will notice a significant change in Styx’s ​narrative arc. In previous titles, he was ​often a pawn in another person’s plan. This time ​it’s ​under ​control. His trip to Blades of Greed is a history of origin for the mercenary group known as Main Noire, at the heart of Of Orcs and Men events. Players will find a distribution of allies and rivals, each with their own ​motivations, as Styx gathers his crew for ​the robbery of a lifetime.

A fantasy of Gritty with a dark sense of humor

While the world of Styx is ​dark and full of ​political struggle, the game does not distance itself from the mood of injection. ​According ​to Cyanide Studio, Styx’s causal personality remains intact, delivering frightening comments and breaking the fourth wall throughout his adventure. His cynical vision and ruthless trick make him an unconventional protagonist: the one that ​players love ​or hate.

Date of launch and availability

Styx: Blades of Greed is scheduled for an autumn 2025 version of PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC. Although an exact date has not been confirmed, industry interiors speculate on ​a Q4 launch window. ​The game will be available ​for purchase at Steam, with potential ​pre-order obligations and special editions to be announced.

With its refined and voluminous vertical environments ​and its more ambitious history, Styx: Blades of Greed is ​shaped to be a worthy successor to its predecessors. Whether you’re a fan or new to ​the show, this next title promises an exciting and immersive experience.