Picking up shortly after the previous installment, the story follows Styx after he destroys the Amber factory belonging to High Priestess Lyssril. Leaving the Dark Elf city of Korrangar behind, he takes to the skies aboard a zeppelin with a ragtag crew, setting his sights on Quartz—a powerful and dangerously unstable resource that has sparked rising tensions among humans, elves, and orcs.

With the ruthless human Inquisition relentlessly hunting him down, Styx must secure the Quartz before it falls into the wrong hands, regardless of the consequences.

The journey spans the sprawling continent of Iserian, guiding players through massive environments steeped in medieval fantasy. Among the destinations is Akenash, the floating remains of the World Tree now crawling with goblins and amber-corrupted elves. Players will also infiltrate The Wall, a towering fortress of the Human Empire defended by elite soldiers, and venture into the Turquoise Dawn, a war-torn jungle filled with deadly wildlife and hostile terrain.

Styx won’t be alone on this mission. A group of outcasts—including Helledryn, Djarak, and Wren—join the cause, and completing their quests unlocks upgrades that enhance Styx’s stealth abilities, tools, and infiltration tactics. These improvements aim to expand player freedom and encourage creative approaches to every encounter.

Narratively, the game helps lay the foundation for the Great War while charting the rise of the Black Hand, a mercenary faction that later plays a central role in Of Orcs and Men, the first title set in this universe.

Developed by French studio Cyanide, Styx: Blades of Greed marks the third entry in a series that has drawn more than two million players worldwide. This latest chapter doubles down on open-ended level design, vertical exploration, and player-driven problem-solving. New traversal tools such as a grappling hook and glider complement expanded powers, giving players more ways than ever to navigate the shadows.

Whether you’re returning to the series or meeting the cunning goblin for the first time, the hunt for Quartz promises high stakes in a world teetering toward all-out conflict.

Styx: Blades of Greed launches February 19, 2026. If stealth-driven adventures are your style, this is one mission worth keeping on your radar—be sure to wishlist it and follow along for more updates as release day approaches.