Styx: Blades of Greed Demo Available Now on PC; Progress Carries Over to Full Game and Pre-Orders Open

Exciting News: Free Demo of Styx: Blades of Greed Now Available

Publisher Nacon and developer Cyanide Studio have just unveiled a limited-time opportunity for gamers to download the free Styx: Blades of Greed demo on PC through Steam. This engaging demo, approximately 17GB in size, allows players to explore the initial hour of gameplay, featuring the game’s early storyline.

What to Expect in the Demo

Gamers can anticipate thrilling missions, such as infiltrating a colossal golem hell-bent on destroying Styx from within, and participating in a high-stakes zeppelin heist under the watchful gaze of the Inquisition within the expansive first environment, known as The Wall. According to the developers, this demo offers players a ‘focused taste’ of the game’s narrative tone, systems, and the level of freedom available in the complete experience. Notably, progress made in the demo will be saved, meaning players can easily transition to the full game without the need to replay the initial hour.

For those interested, here is a link to the gameplay video:

Watch the Demo Here

Pre-Orders Now Open for All Platforms

Nacon has officially opened pre-orders for all platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X. The Standard Edition is priced at €49.99, $49.99, and £44.99 on consoles, and €39.99, $39.99, and £34.99 on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. This edition includes the base game and a Pre-order Bonus featuring the Master of Shadows Skin from the original installment.

For those looking for more value, the Quartz Edition is available at €59.99, $59.99, and £54.99 on consoles, and €49.99, $49.99, and £44.99 on PC. This edition offers early access to the game, various skin packs for Styx and his weapons, a Starter Pack with talent points and crafting resources, along with five additional taunts for enemy engagement. The popular Master of Shadows Skin pre-order bonus is included as well.

Introducing the Styx: Master of Stealth Collection

Additionally, fans can purchase the newly released Styx: Master of Stealth Collection, which bundles together the entire stealth series: the original Styx: Master of Shadows from 2014, Styx: Shards of Darkness from 2017, and the new Styx: Blades of Greed in its Quartz Edition. This package is available for €69.99, $69.99, and £64.99 on consoles, while on PC, it can be found via Steam for a higher price of €85.50.

Early Impressions from Industry Experts

At a recent press event, our correspondent Francesco De Meo had the chance to test the demo and shared his thoughts:

While I don’t expect Styx: Blades of Greed to set the market on fire, as its hardcore stealth approach is still going to leave anyone who isn’t a stealth game fanatic frustrated, the new entry in the series by Cyanide seems to evolve the series’ formula considerably, providing a sandbox stealth experience that works incredibly well with its wealth of options.

Release Date Announcement

Styx: Blades of Greed is set to launch on February 19, 2026, promising to deliver an enhanced stealth experience for both avid fans of the series and newcomers alike.

For further details and updates, check out the original announcement here.