Nacon and Cyanide Studio have unveiled a nine-minute gameplay trailer for Styx: Blades of Greed, offering a deeper look at the stealth action title since its reveal last March. The video highlights the goblin thief Styx's mission to steal quartz in a war-torn world. The game is set for release on February 19, 2026, across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The latest trailer for Styx: Blades of Greed, released this week by publisher Nacon and developer Cyanide Studio, provides an extensive showcase of the game's mechanics. Clocking in at nine minutes, it follows Styx, the cunning goblin protagonist known for his sharp wit and stealth expertise, as he embarks on a heist to acquire a large quantity of quartz. This resource is pivotal in a world teetering on the edge of conflict between elves, humans, and orcs, where Styx aims to thwart malevolent forces while advancing his own interests.
Building on the formula of previous entries, the game emphasizes player freedom and creativity in stealth puzzles. Styx employs familiar abilities like cloning and invisibility, powered by Amber, alongside new Quartz-enabled powers such as mind control and time shifting. These tools allow for diverse approaches to challenges, from agile traversal to non-lethal takedowns. Preparation plays a key role, with crafting options for weapons and potions to tailor strategies.
Exploration spans three expansive, vertical environments: The Wall, bordering the human realm; Turquoise Dawn, a verdant orc village; and the Ruins of Akenash, remnants of the elven capital. Players can utilize gliders for aerial navigation, grapple hooks for quick access, and claws for scaling, unlocking Metroidvania-style progression. The narrative centers on Styx leading his crew from a zeppelin base, encountering allies and foes amid the Inquisition's traps. This adventure sets the stage for the Great War and the formation of the Black Hand mercenary group, tying into the broader lore of Of Orcs and Men.
Styx: Blades of Greed marks a shift toward Styx's independent pursuits, promising an engaging blend of humor, agility, and thievery when it launches on February 19, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
