Carve Your Own Bloody Path in Burning Sword: Death Sun
Burning Sword: Death Sun is gearing up for its Steam Early Access launch on November 17, 2026, with publisher Rising Tide Publishing and developer Nomadic Games announcing a special competition for content creators to celebrate the occasion. The wuxia-inspired hack-and-slash game will launch at $19.99, and review copies are already available for press and creators.
The announcement follows the game’s appearance at Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show, held in Bangkok from October 29 to November 1. Visitors got their first chance to experience the upcoming Early Access content, with hundreds taking part in an Arena Mode competition. The event’s top scorer walked away with a Burning Sword from the booth and a cash prize.
For launch day, the developers are bringing the competition online. On November 17, selected content creators will livestream a single Arena Mode run starting when the game unlocks on Steam at 15:00 UTC. Whoever achieves the highest score will take home $1,000, while the development team will join the livestream chats to cheer on participants. Creators can also request review keys without entering the competition.
The Early Access version will feature five handcrafted stages, five bosses, two secret bosses, a complete combat system, character progression, and an endless arcade-style Arena Mode. Players can also expect mechanics such as Power Gauge, Ignite, Quick Shot, Qi Drain, and three equipped skills.
Following launch, Nomadic Games plans to add more stages, bosses, and skills through regular updates. The full release is expected to feature five chapters and twelve handcrafted stages.
With plenty of combat content already included, Burning Sword: Death Sun looks ready to make a strong first impression when it arrives on Steam next week.