Ember & Blade Expanding to Consoles, Arriving on PlayStation 5 and PC in 2026

LINE Games Corporation has announced that Ember & Blade, an upcoming action-adventure game heavily inspired by the survivors-like subgenre, will expand its launch lineup to include console platforms alongside the previously announced PC digital release via Steam. The title is scheduled to debut sometime in 2026, with a native PlayStation 5 version explicitly confirmed while additional console ecosystem platforms will be disclosed over the coming months.

The core narrative places players inside a dark, intricately designed realm where the archdemon Asmodeus has remained sealed away for centuries. The story centers on a demon hunter granted temporary immortality through a binding pact with an angel, who crosses paths with Ariella, the isolated lone guardian tasked with protecting the ancient seal. Drawn directly into her tragic timeline, the immortal protagonist must cut through infinite waves of corrupted entities while attempting to shatter an seemingly inescapable cycle of destiny.

Structurally, the gameplay loops focus on fast-paced, horde-clearing battlefield mechanics paired with complex, multi-stage boss encounters against the Judicators of Fate – mortal champions who bargained away their souls for demonic ascension. To survive these encounters, the game relies on dynamic upgrade trees fueled by heavenly blessings granted by angelic entities. These randomized divine perks allow for the construction of evolving strategies that completely shift with each successive run.

Utilizing a roguelite framework, falling in combat triggers a permanent resurrection loop that slowly unlocks deeper narrative secrets, all set against an atmospheric backdrop of vibrant particle effects and environments torn between divine flame and demonic corruption.