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Blighted Needs More Time to Bloom as DrinkBox Pushes Action RPG Into 2027

By GFA Staff
3 min
Blighted Needs More Time to Bloom as DrinkBox Pushes Action RPG Into 2027 — original editorial gaming news illustration

DrinkBox Studios has delayed Blighted into 2027, moving the Metroidvania action RPG out of its previously planned autumn 2026 launch window. Delays rarely make anyone's wishlist more cheerful, but DrinkBox has built enough goodwill through games such as Guacamelee to make additional development time preferable to forcing an unfinished adventure through the door. Blighted combines action-RPG combat with exploration in a strange fantasy world afflicted by a mysterious blight, making atmosphere and responsive combat equally important to the experience. Its interconnected structure also means seemingly small balance or progression changes can ripple through a surprisingly large portion of the game. The revised date puts Blighted into an increasingly crowded 2027 calendar, but it also gives DrinkBox room to polish the systems that will determine whether exploring its diseased world remains entertaining after the novelty wears off. The game remains planned for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2. No precise 2027 release date accompanied the delay, so players should consider the new window exactly that: a window rather than an appointment. Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do with a game called Blighted is give it a little more time to grow.

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Today's milestone coverage reflects verified studio briefings, livestream presentations, and publisher schedules as of September 21, 2026. Because playtest dates, demo availability, and release windows may shift during active development cycles, readers are encouraged to consult official developer channels for up-to-the-minute details.

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  • Date: September 21, 2026. - Category: Action RPG. - Primary subject: Blighted Needs More Time to Bloom as DrinkBox Pushes Action RPG Into 2027.

Q: What is the primary development in Blighted Needs More Time to Bloom as DrinkBox Pushes Action RPG Into 2027? A: DrinkBox Studios has delayed Blighted into 2027, moving the Metroidvania action RPG out of its previously planned autumn 2026 launch window. Delays rarely…

Q: Where can readers follow related GameForceAsia coverage? A: Track our continuous news stream at /news and explore upcoming hardware and title schedules on /release-radar.

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