The Fortnite x Unity partnership is making big waves, primarily because it gives Unity-developed games, big and small, the ability to collaborate more easily than ever. The most recent of these collaborations is LINE Games‘ cross-title collaboration with Epic Games, which will debut with the 2026 launch of Ember and Blade on the Epic Games Store.
For those who are unfamiliar, this year, Epic Games and Unity have made it possible for developers to publish their Unity-designed games directly into Fortnite. As part of the partnership, exclusive Ember and Blade-themed cosmetics are coming to Fortnite, giving players the chance to bring the demon hunter aesthetic of the upcoming action RPG into Fortnite.
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Published by South Korea’s Line Games and developed by the small but veteran team at Nine Lives, this upcoming action RPG has already held multiple demos as part of Steam Next Fest throughout 2025. The announcement also includes a brand new leaderboard event where current players can compete for in-game rewards.
What is the Infernal Trial of Arbor’s Crucible?
For folks who already have the game’s demo, the studio is also running a Steam-only challenge from today, November 24, 2025, through December 8, 2025. To enter, take on the Infernal Trial and make it on the leaderboard. But what do you get if you win? Well, players can win in-game weapon variations are named after them, launch keys, and exclusive community perks.
What is LINES Games’ Ember & Blade?
In Ember and Blade, play as Fenrix, a cursed immortal bound to an endless cycle of death and rebirth. Once a man, now a weapon of divine punishment, he descends into the burning depths of Oblivion to stop the rise of the archdemon Asmodeus. Every death reshapes his path, driving him closer to mastery as he unlocks relics, forges new weapons, and turns his curse into divine power.
Key Game Features
As always, you can read the publisher-provided key game features, which we received via a press release, to learn more about what to expect from the roguelike title.
- Heavenly Blessing and Limitless Strategies: Your journey is blessed by the abilities of unique angels! Unlock powerful Awakening Skills by combining skills bestowed by angels and discover a universe of infinitely evolving strategies.
- Hellsent Boss Encounters: Twisted Judicators of Fate who sold their souls to become demons for reasons of their own, obstruct your path with immense power and deadly attacks. Achieve victory through meticulous planning, perfect timing, and the power of immortality.
- Truth Concealed Beyond Death: Death is not the end of the story, but a new beginning. The secrets of the universe gradually come to light through countless cycles of death and rebirth. What deep, dark truths lie beyond the twisted web of fate?
- Otherworldly Visual Art: A stunning yet delicately balanced setting, unique characters with vibrant colors and striking forms, and captivating visuals produced by outstanding visual effects and dynamic battle scenes await you.
What is the release date?
As of right now, players can jump into Ember and Blade on PC via Steam or the Epic Games Store; however, we do not have a release date currently set. Instead, the studio has stated that 2026 is the release window for the titles.
