Stray Blade is an action RPG developed by Point Blank Games, released in 2023 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Set in Acrea, a ruined and war-torn valley steeped in ancient history, the game follows an adventurer who dies upon discovering this forgotten land and is mysteriously resurrected, bound to it until balance can be restored. Accompanied by a companion named Boji, players explore environments ranging from overgrown city ruins and frozen caves to the throne rooms of giant god-kings, uncovering the history that transformed a once-peaceful valley into a place of conflict. Combat emphasizes precise, responsive melee exchanges that reward anticipating enemy attacks. The world shifts in response to player actions and the passage of time, meaning revisited areas reflect earlier victories and introduce new challenges. Progression is split between two talent trees — one for the adventurer, developed through combat, and one for Boji, advanced by discovering ancient lore.
You discovered the Lost Valley of Acrea. Forgotten for millenia except in the ancient legends of the world’s greatest dynasties, it was overgrown and savage but unmistakably powerful, and you found it. Then you died. Now, mysteriously revived by a curious creature, you find the land besieged with forces, each claiming its colossal ruined temples for their empires, and warring for dominion over the seat of elemental power, hidden at the crater’s wild heart. Prepare to enter the fray in a relentless battle of wits, stealth and combat as you race to fathom the valley’s ancient powers and harness them against its would-be ravagers. Go head to head with fighters of The Golden Order, assassins from The Church of The Observer and warriors of The Blackclaw Clan as you explore towering throne rooms of giant god-kings and long-lost cities. And as you uncover their secrets, prepare to face even deadlier foes. Persist in your mission with guidance from Boji, a native creature whose survival is at stake and who holds the key to yours.
