However, for now, they have to settle for sneak peeks into the games features and gameplay.
What is Styx: Blades of Greed?
Styx: Blades of Greedis astealth-based gamewith extensive action-adventure mechanics.
Interestingly, the firstStyxgame was a spinoff of the wildly popular action RPGOf Orcs and Men.
However, it became so popular that it got a sequel and has now turned into a series.
However, the story is a bit vague at the moment.
Whats more, it is connected to important events in the series original inspiration,Of Orcs and Men.
Styx, the cunning goblin, is no longer under anyones command.
He is free and even has a crew of his own.
Moreover, he uses this crew to pursue his own goals.
His biggest goal at the moment is stealing the Quartz from the Inquisition.
The Quartz is the most precious and dangerous resource in the world.
It is a crystal that grants incredible, mysterious powers.
For example, it enables its owners to control other peoples minds and manipulate time.
It is an invaluable resource to own at a time when the world is at the brink of war.
Relations between the humans, elves, and orcs are broken, and tension is simmering.
Styx sets out on a mission to steal the Quartz.
However, he must avoid and escape danger, which comes in various shapes and forms.
How Styx achieves his goal and what he does with the Quartz remains to be seen.
Gameplay
Stealth is still the name of the game inStyx: Blades of Greed.
Styx is at the crosshairs of most of the people, elves, and orcs he meets.
Moreover, open confrontation with enemies almost always leads to death.
As such, he must remain unseen as he goes about his nefarious mission.
There are many ways to be stealthy.
He can use his environment to hide as he moves.
He can also stick to the shadows to camouflage his presence.
In the direst of cases, he can use distractions to divert his enemies attention and make a getaway.
Thats not all, as he can also activate his Invisibility ability via his Amber Skills.
Overall, every situation and problem is a puzzle with multiple solutions.
Styx must be stealthy throughout exploration, another important component of the gameplay.
Every region is unique, and the environments are detailed.
Moreover, the game boasts sharp graphics and beautiful visuals.
Blades of Greedalso shifts from the previous games linear exploration style to aMetroidvania-style gamingprogression system.
As such, players must acquire new abilities and tools to unlock certain areas as they go.
This new progression style encourages exploration, as many players are curious to unlock the entire map.
While combat is not advisable, Styx may need to fight for his life once in a while.
Combat is inevitable, as evidenced by the weapons players can design and acquire through the crafting system.
Moreover, one of the scenes in the trailer showcases Styx stabbing a soldier using a curved dagger.
Another scene showcases a soldier stepping on what seems to be a landmine.
Besides weapons, he can also craft portions that he can use against his enemies.
Moreover, he can dispatch his crew to undertake dangerous missions that may involve open confrontation.
For example, he can take over his enemies minds and use them to fight on his behalf.
Enemies would also be easier to kill when moving in slow motion when he activates the Time Shift abilities.
Development
Cyanide Studioand Nacon are the developers and publishers behindStyx: Blades of Steel, respectively.
Cyanide Studio appeared to take a hiatus from the series after developing the sequel.
Nacon announced the game during the most recent Nacon Connect Livestream, to the delight of many players.
Trailer
The official trailer forStyx: Blades of Greedis quite enticing.
It showcases the games best aspects, including the incredible abilities granted by the Quartz.
The scenes also depict bits and pieces of the background story, with Styx himself narrating.
Unfortunately, the precise date is yet to be decided, but players wont have to wait too long.
The game will support PC and all current-gen consoles, including PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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