New animated video showcases the core gameplay of Exordium Games’ highly-anticipated Early Access release.
Hamburg, Germany – October 31: With only days to go before its highly-anticipated Early Access release, Exordium Games and Daedalic have released a slick new animated trailer for turn-based gladiator roguelite Bloodgrounds.
Through animation and gameplay, the new short showcases the fear, gore, and glory of arena combat – the core gameplay loop behind Bloodgrounds’ gripping single-player campaign.
With a successful demo already rated Very Positive by fans, Bloodgrounds is due to step into the Early Access arena on November 5. The 1.0 release follows in early 2026.
The Early Access release of Bloodgrounds includes the entire narrative campaign, as well as 5 different ages, each with its own biome and challenges, 9 gladiator classes with multiple levels and abilities to unlock, 13 unique buildings, and stacks of weapons, equipment and consumables.
About Bloodgrounds:
Bloodgrounds blends brutal, tactical grid combat with deep squad management, RPG progression, and roguelite elements. Players step into the sandals of a once-enslaved gladiator turned wealthy patron, commanding teams of physical, ranged, and magical fighters across blood-soaked arenas.
Prepare for a challenge — every gladiator’s death is permanent, their loss reshaping your path to vengeance against the tyrannical Emperor who killed your father and stole your youth.
With a striking visual style combining dark fantasy and gritty pixel-art gore, Bloodgrounds is set to captivate fans of XCOM, Darkest Dungeon, Heroes of Might and Magic, Into the Breach, Last Spell and Battle Brothers — players who crave deep tactical gameplay and meaningful long-term progression.
Key Features
- Highly Tactical Turn-Based Combat
Master grid-based arena battles, unleash powerful abilities, and use traps, consumables, and divine powers to sway the fight. - Hardcore Roguelite Stakes
Lose a fighter, lose them forever — along with their gear and progress. Surviving gladiators are rewarded with valuable loot and experience points, creating a satisfying and motivating progression loop. - Deep Squad Management
Recruit, train, and upgrade gladiators; build unique class combinations; and balance trauma, status effects, and glory-seeking risks. - Audience and Arena Dynamics
Win over the bloodthirsty crowd for battle rewards, or manipulate the underworld to sabotage rivals before the fight even starts. - A Dark Fantasy World
Explore Marevento’s political intrigue, navigate a noble’s revenge quest, and rise through deadly tournaments toward the Emperor himself.