Styx: Blades of Greed – Release Date, Gameplay & Editions Revealed

Goblin stealth is set to return. February 19, 2026, marks the release of Styx: Blades of Greed, the third installment in Cyanide Studio’s stealth-action series. The game will be available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, bringing a new chapter to the adventures of the cunning goblin Styx.

Developed by Cyanide Studio and published by Nacon, Styx: Blades of Greed is set in a world teetering on the brink of conflict between elves, humans, and orcs. The game delves into the origins of the Great War and the formation of the Black Hand, a mercenary group previously featured in Cyanide’s 2012 title, Of Orcs and Men. Players will once again embody Styx, navigating a complex world with a focus on stealth, cunning, and a healthy dose of goblin sarcasm.

A Heist Across the Seven Skies

This time, Styx operates independently, leading his crew aboard a personalized zeppelin as they pursue a mysterious power source known as Quartz. The core gameplay experience emphasizes player freedom and creativity, allowing for exploration of expansive, vertically-oriented environments. Players will traverse three distinct open-world regions:

• The Wall: Representing the boundary of the human world.
• Turquoise Dawn: An orcish village nestled within a lush environment.
• Ruins of Akenash: The former capital city of the elves.

Enhanced Stealth and New Abilities

Styx: Blades of Greed builds upon the established formula of its predecessors, introducing significant refinements to the gameplay. Styx is equipped with a suite of new tools and abilities designed to outwit, evade, or silently incapacitate opponents. These include a glider for traversing gaps and reaching elevated positions, a grapple for accessing difficult-to-reach areas, and climbing claws that allow Styx to scale walls.

The game incorporates a Metroidvania-style progression system. Acquiring new tools unlocks previously inaccessible areas, encouraging exploration and rewarding strategic thinking. Preparation is crucial, with players able to craft weapons and potions to ensure Styx is equipped for any challenge. Styx also possesses magical abilities, including the creation of clones, invisibility, mind control over guards, and the ability to command nearby goblins to attack enemies.

Edisons and Pricing

Styx: Blades of Greed will be available in two editions:

• Standard Edition: Priced at $39.99 (approximately Rp625,000).
• Quartz Edition: Available for $49.99 (approximately Rp780,000). This edition provides 48-hour early access, exclusive cosmetic items, crafting resources, and two additional talent points.

The Quartz Edition offers an incentive for dedicated fans, granting early access starting on February 17, 2026, two days before the official launch. Global release times vary by region, with PC players generally experiencing a synchronized unlock while console releases follow a midnight regional rollout. Specifically, the game will become available on PC at 9 AM PST in Los Angeles, 12 AM EST in New York, 5 PM GMT in London, and 6 PM CET in Paris. Japanese players can begin their heist at 2 AM JST on February 20th.

While the game is slated for release on current-generation consoles, it will not receive specific enhancements for the anticipated PS5 Pro, according to recent reports. This suggests the developers are focusing on optimizing the experience for the existing PS5 and Xbox Series X/S hardware.

Styx: Blades of Greed aims to deliver a deep and challenging stealth experience, blending intricate level design with a compelling narrative and a charismatic protagonist. For fans of the genre, and those intrigued by the world of Styx, the release on February 19, 2026, promises a return to the shadows with a fresh set of tools and a new heist to undertake.