Blighted
RPGIndie
Release DateDec 31, 2027· Your local time: TBA
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Blighted is coming to PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, with no PlayStation or Xbox versions announced.
Every trailer for Blighted and its release timeline are collected on this page in order. From Drinkbox Studios, the creators of Guacamelee! and Nobody Saves the World, it is a psychedelic western metroidvania action RPG about reclaiming the memories of your people.
Release Date
PCDec 31, 2026
Xbox-
PS5-
SwitchDec 31, 2026
Unlock Times
To be announced, No hour or timezone has been assumed.
Editions & Pre order
Coming soon.
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.
2026-09-21 — Drinkbox announced via devlog that Blighted has shifted to a 2027 release.
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.
Screenshots
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 is Blighted coming out?
Coming in 2027 — delayed from fall 2026 (announced September 21, 2026); no exact date yet.
Will Blighted be on PC?
Yes — Steam, alongside a confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 version; no PS5 or Xbox versions have been announced.
Where does Blighted take place?
In a psychedelic western nightmare, fighting to reclaim the memories of your people after Sorcisto's rampage.
What kind of game is Blighted?
A metroidvania action RPG from Drinkbox Studios — the Guacamelee! and Nobody Saves the World creators.
When was Blighted announced?
June 6, 2025, with its reveal trailer; the Switch 2 version was confirmed with the March 2026 gameplay trailer.
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