Styx: Shards of Darkness Art of Stealth Trailer Released

Written by Brandon Hofer on January 12, 2017

News: A new trailer has just been released showcasing some of what you can expect in Styx’s new adventure.

Styx: Shards of Darkness is being released in March for the Xbox One, PS4 and PC. Earlier today the development team released a new trailer to showcase some of what the game can do once it is released. In today’s new trailer you watch Styx subvert Elven defenses in a stealthy attack that sees him using throwing daggers, knives, traps, and even chandeliers to distract and kill his enemies and steal the coveted Quartz, a source of magical power.

As a nimble Goblin, Styx’s strengths are boosted by a magical Amber flowing through his veins, granting him a plethora of magical abilities such as amber vision, short-lived invisibility, and even the ability to clone himself. In addition, Shards of Darkness introduces crafting, allowing Styx to create tools and gadgets to distract, disable, and kill his foes.

For those who might not have been following Styx: Shards of Darkness, a brief premise is below:

”Following the fall of Akenash tower, an extraordinary matter has forced Styx out of hiding to infiltrate Korrangar, the city of the Dark Elves. Supposedly impregnable, a diplomatic summit offers Styx a chance at slipping in unnoticed, as he learns that the event is nothing but a mere facade...

Embark upon a stealthy adventure with new enemies, new environments, and a plethora of new mechanics aimed at refining the abilities and movement of Styx; grappling around corners, climbing ropes, and using his trusty knife as a zip-wire. Shards of Darkness aims to offer unparalleled freedom of movement, along with refined stealth and assassination mechanics, expanding and improving on the strengths of Styx: Master of Shadows.”

Styx: Shards of Darkness will be running on the Unreal Engine 4 and will feature some new mechanics to the franchise. You will also be able to join a friend’s game to sneak and stab your way through missions together.

Take a look at the trailer below and tell us what you think. Will you be picking up Styx: Shards of Darkness when it releases in March?