Blade & Soul

Released: 1/19/2016

Rise. Strike. Avenge. Your tale of revenge unravels across a breathtaking world where martial arts and mythology meet in a furious clash of fists and betrayal. Become a Powerful Fighter! The path of vengeance begins with determination. Choose one of four unique races, and use detailed character customization tools to shape your persona with near-infinite possibilities.

Critics

Steam

Metacritic

Score Breakdown

69.2

Critic Average

16 reviews

Steam User Score

966 reviews

Metacritic User Score

291 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

+28.8

Metacritic Disparity

+21.2

Combined Disparity

+25.0

Average of both sources

Review Timing

1 early (6%)14 launch window (88%)1 late (6%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 16)

Carlo CicaleseviaEveryeye.it
Apr 15, 2016Late review
68/100View review
Steam 40.4/100 · +27.6 ptsMetacritic 48/100 · +20.0 pts
Ashley GillviaGameSkinny
Mar 17, 2016Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 40.4/100 · +39.6 ptsMetacritic 48/100 · +32.0 pts
Jonathan Gordonviagames(TM)
Mar 7, 2016Launch window
60/100View review
Steam 40.4/100 · +19.6 ptsMetacritic 48/100 · +12.0 pts
Adrian MarchisioviaDarkZero
Mar 3, 2016Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 40.4/100 · +39.6 ptsMetacritic 48/100 · +32.0 pts
Nathaniel StevensviaDigital Chumps
Feb 29, 2016Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 40.4/100 · +39.6 ptsMetacritic 48/100 · +32.0 pts