Blasphemous ‘Strife and Ruin’ Free Update Launches February 18, Will Add Bloodstained Crossover Content

It looks like platforming game fans will soon get to welcome a special guest character into the cruel world of Blasphemous!

Team17 and The Game Kitchen have revealed that Blasphemous will be receiving a new ‘Strife and Ruin’ free update on 18 February 2021, which will add a special crossover mission featuring Bloodstained protagonist Miriam! The update will also add other new features such as a grueling Boss Rush Mode and a special demake area.

You can check out the official trailer below with more details:

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.

A Demake area has also been added that pays homage to classic 8-bit platformers, providing a linear experience, played inside an arcade cabinet that is hidden in a secret location on Cvstodia, with reimagined visuals to match the retro style. Core mechanics will change to suit the classic style as well, as 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 included several new render modes, emulating older TV effects that can be applied throughout the entire standard game.