Blighted
RPGIndie
Release DateDec 31, 2026· Your local time: TBA
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Release Date
PCDec 31, 2026
Xbox-
PlayStation-
SwitchDec 31, 2026
Unlock Times
To be announced, No hour or timezone has been assumed.
Where to buy
Release Milestones
2025-06-06 — Announced with a reveal trailer: a psychedelic western Metroidvania action RPG from the creators of Guacamelee! and Nobody Saves the World, coming to PC in 2026.
2026-03-03 — Gameplay trailer released with confirmation that Drinkbox is targeting a fall 2026 launch; a Nintendo Switch 2 version was confirmed alongside the trailer.
2026-04-10 — Steam devlog introduced some of the denizens of Blighted's world.
Game Overview
Battle your way through a psychedelic western nightmare to reclaim the memories of your people in this action RPG from the creators of Guacamelee! Harness the power of the deadly, reality-altering Blight and unravel the mysteries of a twisted world.
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Trailers
Announcement Trailer
Trailer
System Requirements
pc
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10+
- Processor: 2Ghz+
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Shader Model 5.0 (DX11) support + 2 GB available graphics memory
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10+
- Processor: TBD
- Graphics: TBD
- Storage: 2 GB available space
FAQ
When does Blighted come out?
It is targeting a fall 2026 launch (announced March 3, 2026); no exact date had been announced as of mid-September 2026.
Which platforms is it coming to?
PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch 2 are confirmed. No PlayStation or Xbox versions have been announced so far.
Can my PC run it?
Minimum: 2 GHz+ processor, 4 GB RAM, DirectX 11 (Shader Model 5.0) with 2 GB of graphics memory, Windows 10+, 2 GB storage. Recommended CPU/GPU are still listed as TBD.
How much will it cost?
No price or pre-order has opened yet; wishlist it on Steam to be notified.
What kind of game is it?
A Metroidvania action RPG set in a psychedelic western nightmare: as the lone survivor of Sorcisto's rampage you fight to reclaim your people's memories, eating the brains of defeated bosses to absorb them while managing your own corruption. Playable solo or in local/online two-player co-op, with a soundtrack by Jim Guthrie.
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