Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Achieves 2 Million Copies Sold and Prepares for Major Multiplayer Update
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, the acclaimed Metroidvania action-adventure from developer ArtPlay and publisher 505 Games, has reached an impressive new landmark.
As of August 2023, the title has sold over 2 million copies worldwide across all platforms, including the ever-popular Nintendo Switch.
This achievement solidifies Bloodstained as a standout in the modern indie gaming landscape, further reflecting the game's enduring popularity since its initial launch. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night originally debuted in June 2019 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Designed by Koji Igarashi, renowned for his work on classic Castlevania titles, the game captured fans with its rich exploration, gothic atmosphere, and intricate platforming.
Its Nintendo Switch release helped introduce the celebrated Metroidvania experience to a wider audience via the Nintendo eShop, consistently ranking high in digital sales and community acclaim. To commemorate this milestone, 505 Games and ArtPlay released special celebratory artwork and delivered a new video update outlining the future of Bloodstained.
In the message, the development team confirmed that exciting new content is on the horizon, with two much-anticipated game modes: "VS" and "Chaos." Both modes are currently in development and will introduce online multiplayer functionality to Bloodstained for the first time, expanding the ways fans can tackle its gothic challenges. According to the official update, the upcoming "VS" mode will pit players against one another in a competitive setting, a first for the franchise.
Meanwhile, "Chaos" mode promises a cooperative multiplayer experience, allowing gamers to work together online—an eagerly requested feature since the game's release.
The update emphasized the team's ongoing commitment to expanding Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and assured players that more detailed information about both the "VS" and "Chaos" modes will be revealed on September 14, 2023. "We are grateful to our passionate community for supporting Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on Nintendo Switch and all platforms," the publisher stated in the update.
"These new multiplayer modes are designed to bring our players together in exciting new ways." With its sales milestone and the promise of robust multiplayer content, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night continues to be a prime example of indie success on the Nintendo Switch and beyond.
Fans can look forward to deeper multiplayer experiences and future updates as ArtPlay and 505 Games enhance the gothic action adventure for existing and new players alike. Stay tuned for further details on the upcoming modes and continued coverage of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night's evolution.
As of August 2023, the title has sold over 2 million copies worldwide across all platforms, including the ever-popular Nintendo Switch.
This achievement solidifies Bloodstained as a standout in the modern indie gaming landscape, further reflecting the game's enduring popularity since its initial launch. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night originally debuted in June 2019 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Designed by Koji Igarashi, renowned for his work on classic Castlevania titles, the game captured fans with its rich exploration, gothic atmosphere, and intricate platforming.
Its Nintendo Switch release helped introduce the celebrated Metroidvania experience to a wider audience via the Nintendo eShop, consistently ranking high in digital sales and community acclaim. To commemorate this milestone, 505 Games and ArtPlay released special celebratory artwork and delivered a new video update outlining the future of Bloodstained.
In the message, the development team confirmed that exciting new content is on the horizon, with two much-anticipated game modes: "VS" and "Chaos." Both modes are currently in development and will introduce online multiplayer functionality to Bloodstained for the first time, expanding the ways fans can tackle its gothic challenges. According to the official update, the upcoming "VS" mode will pit players against one another in a competitive setting, a first for the franchise.
Meanwhile, "Chaos" mode promises a cooperative multiplayer experience, allowing gamers to work together online—an eagerly requested feature since the game's release.
The update emphasized the team's ongoing commitment to expanding Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and assured players that more detailed information about both the "VS" and "Chaos" modes will be revealed on September 14, 2023. "We are grateful to our passionate community for supporting Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on Nintendo Switch and all platforms," the publisher stated in the update.
"These new multiplayer modes are designed to bring our players together in exciting new ways." With its sales milestone and the promise of robust multiplayer content, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night continues to be a prime example of indie success on the Nintendo Switch and beyond.
Fans can look forward to deeper multiplayer experiences and future updates as ArtPlay and 505 Games enhance the gothic action adventure for existing and new players alike. Stay tuned for further details on the upcoming modes and continued coverage of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night's evolution.
