Styx is back — and he’s sneakier, smarter, and more dangerous than ever. NACON and Cyanide Studio have kicked off the year with a brand-new gameplay trailer for Styx: Blades of Greed, giving fans a deeper look at the upcoming stealth adventure launching on February 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Built for players who love creativity in stealth gameplay, Styx: Blades of Greed looks ready to bring the beloved goblin back into the spotlight — this time with more freedom, tools, and tricks than the series has ever seen.
A Stealth Game Where Creativity Leads the Hunt
In Styx: Blades of Greed, players return to the shadows across the Continent of Iserian. Verticality plays a massive role this time around, inviting players to climb, glide, swing, and stalk enemies from new vantage points.
Rather than relying on a single solution, missions are intentionally open. Every encounter becomes a sandbox where you can sneak, distract, trap, or assassinate your way through — always leaving as little trace as possible. This emphasis on player-driven stealth makes Styx: Blades of Greed feel fresh while staying true to the series’ roots.
Quartz Powers, Gadgets, and New Mobility
Styx isn’t just hiding in the dark anymore — he’s bending the world to his advantage.
Quartz, the mysterious resource at the heart of the story, grants him the ability to manipulate enemies and even tamper with time itself. Combined with new traversal tools, such as:
- A glider for aerial stealth routes
- Metal claws for wall climbing
- A grappling hook for reaching hidden areas
Players gain new ways to outsmart both guards and the environment.
Customization goes deeper as well. Skill trees and runes allow players to tailor Styx’s abilities and gadgets to match their preferred stealth style — whether that means surgical precision or chaotic sabotage.
Metroidvania Structure Meets Stealth Design
Developed using Unreal Engine 5, Styx: Blades of Greed features large, layered environments packed with secrets. For the first time, the series introduces a Metroidvania-inspired structure, meaning previously locked areas open as new powers and tools are unlocked.
It rewards exploration, replayability, and careful planning — perfect for stealth fans who love mastering every corner of a map.
A World on the Brink — And a Goblin With Everything to Gain
Set against rising tensions between elves, humans, and orcs, Styx once again finds himself chasing treasure and survival in equal measure. His prize? Quartz — a powerful and dangerous resource worth risking everything for.
With over 2 million players already familiar with the franchise, Styx: Blades of Greed builds on a proven formula while pushing the stealth genre forward.
Whether you’re discovering Styx for the first time or returning to your favorite sarcastic goblin, this new chapter promises tension, danger, and just the right amount of wicked humor.
Release Details
Styx: Blades of Greed launches on:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC via Steam and Epic Games Store
- nacongaming.com
Release Date: February 19, 2026
With its blend of stealth freedom, fresh mechanics, and next-gen design, Styx: Blades of Greed is shaping up to be one of 2026’s most intriguing stealth experiences.
