《冥河：貪婪之刃》（Styx: Blades of Greed）是由Cyanide Studio開發的潛行動作冒險遊戲，也是「Styx」系列的最新作品，並於2月19日登上PlayStation 5與Xbox Series X|S，預計於2026年2月20日在Steam平台推出。延續系列一貫的黑暗奇幻風格，讓玩家再次化身為那位嘴賤、狡詐卻又聰明過人的哥布林潛行大師 Styx，在一個戰爭即將爆發的世界中，為了最危險也最珍貴的資源——「石英」而行動。

在劇情方面，描繪Styx從受人差遣的棋子，逐步成長為能夠左右局勢的關鍵人物。這一次，他不再為任何勢力賣命，而是領導自己的團隊，搭乘飛艇穿梭於伊瑟里安大陸，追尋石英這股全新的神祕力量。精靈、人類與半獸人之間的緊張局勢一觸即發，而Styx的行動，正悄悄推動著一場足以改變世界格局的大戰。旅途中，不僅會遇到系列作中的熟面孔，也將結識全新角色，同時逐步揭露裁判所的陰謀，以及「黑手幫」這支傭兵團誕生的關鍵過程。整體敘事在陰謀、戰爭與貪婪之間交織，帶出Styx一貫諷刺卻又殘酷的世界觀。

操作與玩法依然是本作的核心亮點。將「自由與創造力」作為設計主軸，大幅強化潛行的彈性與策略性。在行動前自行準備匕首、陷阱與魔藥，依照任務需求選擇不同的潛入路線。能運用琥珀之力恢復過往經典能力，例如分身克隆與隱形，而全新登場的石英則賦予他操控敵人意志、干擾時間流動的能力，讓潛行方式比以往更加多變。每一個關卡都像是一道精心設計的隱身謎題，選擇完全不留痕跡地來去自如，或在必要時以快速致命的方式解決敵人。

本作的關卡設計極度強調「垂直性」。玩家將在三個風格迥異的大型區域中探索，包括象徵人類疆界的高牆「The Wall」、半獸人繁盛的聚落「Turquoise Dawn」，以及化為廢墟的精靈首都「Akenash」。能使用滑翔翼在高空間移動，透過抓鉤迅速抵達隱蔽位置，甚至用利爪攀爬巨大牆面，充分利用高度差來規避巡邏與設下伏擊。隨著新工具與能力解鎖，過去無法抵達的區域也將逐步開放，帶有類銀河戰士惡魔城式的探索節奏。

整體而言，《冥河：貪婪之刃》在保留系列潛行精髓的同時，進一步放大自由度與玩法深度。無論是喜歡精密規劃、享受完美竊案的玩家，或是偏好靈活應變、隨機應對突發狀況的老手，都能在這片危機四伏的奇幻世界中，體會「貪婪」所帶來的刺激與快感。Styx的回歸，不只是隱身大師的再現，更是一場將潛行昇華為藝術的冒險。

Styx: Blades of Greed is a stealth action-adventure game developed by Cyanide Studio and the latest entry in the Styx series. It is scheduled to launch on Steam on February 20, 2026, and on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on February 19, 2026. Continuing the series’ signature dark fantasy tone, the game once again places players in the role of Styx, the sharp-tongued, cunning, and highly intelligent goblin master of stealth, navigating a world on the brink of war in pursuit of the most dangerous and coveted resource of all: Quartz.

In terms of narrative, Styx: Blades of Greed depicts Styx’s rise from a disposable pawn to a figure capable of shaping the fate of nations. This time, he no longer works for others. Instead, he leads his own crew, traveling across the continent of Iserian aboard an airship in search of Quartz, a mysterious new source of power. Tensions between elves, humans, and orcs are rapidly escalating toward open conflict, and Styx’s actions quietly set the stage for a war that could reshape the world. Along the journey, players will encounter familiar faces from previous games as well as a cast of new characters, gradually uncovering the schemes of the Inquisition and witnessing the origins of the mercenary group known as the Black Hand. The story weaves together conspiracy, warfare, and greed, all framed through Styx’s trademark dark humor and cynical worldview.

Gameplay and controls remain the heart of the experience. Styx: Blades of Greed places “freedom and creativity” at the center of its design, greatly expanding the flexibility and depth of stealth gameplay. Before each mission, players can prepare weapons, traps, and potions to suit their chosen approach. Styx regains classic abilities powered by Amber, such as cloning and invisibility, while Quartz introduces entirely new powers, including mind control and time manipulation. These additions make stealth more versatile than ever before. Every level is designed as a complex stealth puzzle, allowing players to slip through unseen, manipulate their surroundings, or eliminate enemies swiftly and silently when necessary.

Level design places a strong emphasis on verticality. Players will explore three large, distinct open areas, including The Wall, which marks the boundary of the human world; Turquoise Dawn, a thriving orc settlement; and Akenash, the ruined capital of the elves. Styx can glide through the air, use a grappling hook to reach otherwise inaccessible locations, and climb massive walls with his claws, fully exploiting height and vertical space to avoid patrols or set up ambushes. As new tools and abilities are unlocked, previously unreachable areas become accessible, giving the game a progression structure reminiscent of Metroidvania-style exploration.

Overall, Styx: Blades of Greed preserves the core stealth identity of the series while significantly expanding player freedom and systemic depth. Whether you prefer meticulous planning and flawless heists, or adaptive, improvisational play in the face of unexpected danger, the game offers a rich and rewarding stealth experience in a perilous fantasy world. Styx’s return is not merely the comeback of a stealth master, but an adventure that elevates infiltration itself into an art form.