We loved 2019's Blasphemous, a brutally bleak action platformer with more than a little Metroid and Dark Souls inspiration. We loved its 2023 sequel even more so, calling it "an absolute banger" in our 9/10 review. So, you can only imagine our excitement at the discovery that more Blasphemous news is on its way and it's coming very soon.
That is according to the game's creative director and writer Enrique Cabeza, who today posted an image on Twitter of the Penitent One's Mea Culpa sword accompanied by the words "Announcement Coming..."
The image was then shared by the official @BlasphemousGame account, expanding on the message a little to confirm that this announcement is coming "soon". How cryptic!
But what could this announcement be? Our money is on DLC. The first game picked up a couple of free expansions in 2020 ('Stir of Dawn' and 'Wounds of Eventide') so it makes sense that its successor would get the same treatment — and we certainly wouldn't complain about heading into Cvstodia again.
Alternatively, it could be something completely different. We'll just have to wait and see what the announcement holds when it drops "soon".
What do you hope this Blasphemous announcement brings? Let us know in the comments.
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Could it be a big update for the sequel, similar to what they did with the first one? That would be great!
Excited to know more. I also LOVE Blasphemous 1 & 2.
Huh, I was just considering buying Blasphemous 2 since it's half off. The only reason I haven't already is that I'd rather start off with whatever updates/DLC it might get. Guess I'm waiting a bit longer now.
These two games are absolute bangers, and 2 was even better than 1. Very excited to see what this is about.
Haven't played Blasphemous yet (and not sure if I ever will considering its theme isn't my cup of tea in the same way as horror games), but I'm still curious to see what this announcement will end up being and hope it's something great for fans of the series!
We got half a dozen physical releases for the first Blasphemous. It'll probably be a similar situation with every major DLC for Blasphemous II.
Oooooooooh this is exciting indeed! I loved both games. Hoping it’s DLC for the sequel since the first one had a few added which were all awesome and significantly improved the original game (IMO).
I have the CE on preorder so hopefully this means the extra content is added to the cart
I also bought the standard edition as I couldn't wait to play it.
I rather enjoyed part one and I was surprised I was able to navigate it so well with so many saying how hard it was. I think I honestly had a harder times with Metroid Dread but to each their own. I have yet to experience part 2 but I'm glad that, somehow, it seems to be better than part one. Hopefully if I can clear out some more of this backlog I'll give it a go. I have a couple of Metroidvanias ahead of it though.
If there is one problem I had with Blasphemous 2 is that the enemy variety was pretty low, most of the enemies you fought in late game were just stronger versions of those you fought during the early game so if this is DLC then I'm hoping it addresses that
Still love the game though and would gladly replay it if there is DLC/big update coming
@MeloMan Really? I'm having a hard time getting into Blasphemous even though I've finished Metroid Dread multiple times. It's not difficulty, I'm just having a hard being drawn to it or being engaged in it. What's your secret?
Loved Blasphemous 1 and enjoyed its sequel, but less so. As much as I appreciated the new weapon system in the latter, it wasn’t as coherent and fascinating as the original. The dialogue felt like it went through an AI generator.
@Lightsiyd Oddly enough, the warped religious overtone kept drawing my attention. Whether it was reading the writings left behind, or listening to fallen spirits-- So basically the world building. And I took forever to even PLAY this game til it was cheap as chips. Can't say I really have a secret, I just do what I do with all Metroidvanias-- slow and steady, building the load out, taking in the lore, and getting gud from lessons learned when I get waxed by enemies/traps.
Still have to get around to playing number 2 loved the first one, it's in the backlog
GLORIOUS !!!!!! My fav switch game
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