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DrinkBox’s Blighted Sets Fall Launch on Switch 2 and PC

The Guacamelee! studio spotlights a dynamic Blight system that reshapes difficulty as players advance.

Overview

  • DrinkBox Studios confirmed a fall 2026 release window for Blighted on Switch 2 and on PC via Steam.
  • Players can tackle the full campaign solo or in drop-in, drop-out co-op with local and online support.
  • The Blight operates as a risk–reward system that actively changes enemies, the player, and the world.
  • Progression revolves around Consume Memories, allowing players to devour bosses’ brains to gain powers and unlock new routes.
  • Combat focuses on precise timing, chaining combos, and executing finishers, backed by an original score from Jim Guthrie.