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ArtPlay announced a new update for 2019’sBloodstained: Ritual of the Night, which will be released on June 19, 2025. The version 1.6 update forBloodstained: Ritual of the Nightwill fix bugs and other issues. The new patch will also address a major crash issue related to the Nintendo Switch version of the game.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Nightwas originally released in 2019 followinga successful Kickstarter fundraising campaign. It is produced by formerCastlevaniaproducer Koji Igarashi, and is a spiritual successor to Konami’s franchise, taking cues from games likeSymphony of the Night. The original launch ofRitual of the Nightwas somewhat rocky, especially on the Switch. Despite that, it still garnered praise and managed to sell over 2 million units by the end of September 2023.
Ritual of the Night’s latest patch comes after May’s version 1.5 update, which added new multiplayer modes and cosmetics. The version 1.6 update fixes a number of bugs and issues for all platforms, including a crash exclusive to thecontentious Nintendo Switch port ofRitual of the Night. The update specifically fixes a softlock in the Store menu, slow loading in the game’s Classic Mode, and the Glacial Tomb crash found in the Nintendo Switch version. All of these fixes will be coming to the game on Jul 23, 2025.
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The aforementioned issues were all things brought up by fans after the release ofRitual of the Night’s Classic 2 mode DLC. The DLC makes its gameplay similar toCastlevania 2: Simon’s Questand stars the exorcist NPC, Dominique Baldwin, as the playable character. Once these problems came up, the official social media account and development team apologized to fans, stating that they would address these problems as soon as possible. Fans will finally see these issues addressed in version 1.6.
WhileRitual of the Nighthas been getting plenty of updates in the past five years and got its final content update in 2024, ArtPlay is also working on a sequel.Bloodstained 2’s director recently had to step away from its developmentdue to health issues. Both the fans and Koji Igarashi wished director Shutaro Ida a swift recovery. Ida had previously worked with Igarashi onCastlevaniagames, specifically those on the Nintendo DS likeDawn of SorrowandOrder of Ecclesia, and he was also the lead programmer onMetal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain.
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Bloodstained®︎: Ritual of the Night is a gothic horror action side-scrolling RPG set in 19th century England. A paranormal force has summoned a demon-infested castle, revealing crystal shards infused with tremendous magical power. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist’s curse which slowly crystallizes her body. To save humanity, and herself in the process, Miriam must fight through the castle and defeat the summoner, Gebel.Collect, craft and unlock a vast array of weapons, equipment and loot to defeat the countless minions and bosses of hell that await!
