Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is a 2.5D gothic action RPG from ArtPlay, published by 505 Games, coming to Xbox in 2027. Here’s everything we know so far, from the release date to platforms, price and achievements.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement at a glance
- Release date: 2027 (no exact date)
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S and PC via the Xbox PC app
- Xbox Play Anywhere: Yes
- Game Pass: Not announced
- Price: Not announced yet
- Developer: ArtPlay
- Publisher: 505 Games
- Genre: 2.5D gothic action RPG
- Players: Single-player
- Age rating: PEGI 16 / ESRB M
- Achievements: Full list not published yet
Our Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement game hub has the key facts at a glance. This page goes into more detail, and we’ll keep it updated as more is confirmed.
What is Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement?
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is a new 2.5D gothic action RPG from ArtPlay, the studio led by producer Koji Igarashi, published by 505 Games. It goes back to an earlier chapter of the Bloodstained universe, set in a cursed 16th-century England, so newcomers can start here without having played anything before it.
A ghostly castle ruled by the Demon Lord Elias hangs over the kingdom, and its demons terrorise the people below. The Kingdom and the Church have sent strike force after strike force against it, and every one has failed. Two heroes are thrown together for the next attempt: Leonard Brandon, a young fighter from the Church’s Black Wolves, and Alexander Kyteler, a White Stags knight and the only survivor of an earlier expedition.
When is the Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement release date?
It’s due in 2027, according to 505 Games’ official game page and Xbox Wire’s Tokyo Game Show 2026 recap. There’s no exact day yet. The move to 2027 was announced in August 2026.
Is Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement on Game Pass?
Not so far. No Game Pass deal has been announced, and the Xbox Store listing doesn’t include it in any Game Pass plan. We’ll update this page if that changes.
Which Xbox platforms is Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement on, and is it Play Anywhere?
It’s listed for Xbox Series X|S and PC. The Xbox Store listing includes Xbox Play Anywhere, so one digital purchase covers both your console and the Xbox PC app.
How much will Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement cost?
Xbox pricing hasn’t been announced yet. When we checked on 9 November 2026, the Xbox Store listing had no purchase option or price, which is normal before pre-orders open. We’ll add the price in pounds and dollars once it’s listed.
Does Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement have achievements?
Not yet. Xbox achievements are listed as a feature on the Xbox Store, but the full list and Gamerscore haven’t been published. We’ll add the count once Xbox confirms it.
What are the key features?
- Play as Leo and Alex at the same time with the new buddy system
- Strategic combat, crafting and exploration across a cursed 16th-century England
- An earlier chapter of the Bloodstained story with a new cast, designed so newcomers can jump in
Everything we’ve written about the game is in one place on our Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement hub, and we’ll keep this page updated as more is confirmed.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
