Not every hero fights for glory or is destined to save kingdoms. Not every legend is born from noble sacrifice. Some are forged in shadows, driven by selfish ambition, bad decisions, and an impressive lack of moral standards.
In Styx: Blades of Greed, our favorite goblin anti-hero returns with a sharper blade, a sharper tongue, and a brand-new obsession: Quartz… no matter whom he has to kill along the way. Whether you’ve followed Styx since his early days or you’re about to meet him for the first time, here’s why he’s the kind of character you’ll absolutely love to hate
Embodying the perfect anti-hero
As a goblin, Styx isn’t your typical fantasy protagonist and that’s exactly the point.
He isn’t the chosen one here to save the world. He’s not a hero. He’s a sharp-tongued protagonist, here to survive, preferably with a full purse and someone else taking the blame. Armed with razor-sharp sarcasm and a constant stream of cynical observations, Styx comments on nearly everything he encounters, mocking pompous rulers, scoffing at heroic ideals, and questioning the intelligence of just about everyone around him.
His dark humor isn’t simply there for comic relief–It defines how he sees the world: a broken place run by fools, where survival belongs to the clever, the quiet, and the ruthless. Unlike traditional fantasy protagonists who rise to greatness through destiny, Styx stumbles into power through opportunism. He survives not because he’s chosen… but because he’s adaptable.
If you’re tired of spotless heroes and noble speeches, Styx offers something refreshingly different: a protagonist who openly admits he’s in it for himself.
The rise of the anti-hero
Styx’s evolution mirrors his growing ambition.
First introduced as a secondary character in Of Orcs and Men, Styx quickly stood out thanks to his personality and unconventional perspective. That popularity led to his first starring role in Styx: Master of Shadows, Styx’s first official prequel, where players experienced pure stealth through the eyes of a fragile-but-cunning goblin. The journey continued in Styx: Shards of Darkness, expanding environments, tools, and narrative scope. And now, Blades of Greed pushes Styx further than ever before.
Across these adventures, players watched Styx grow from a clone into a seasoned infiltrator, capable of thwarting evil schemes from powerful organizations. In his new adventure, Styx takes his biggest step forward yet. He’s no longer working exclusively for others or just infiltrating someone else’s plan. He’s no longer content being a disposable asset.
Now, Styx leads his own crew.
With leadership comes responsibility… at least in theory. In reality, it means bigger targets, higher risks, and far more opportunities for stealing big stuff. It’s a natural evolution for a character who’s always wanted control, power, and most of all, profit.
Stealth with a bad attitude
Styx’s personality doesn’t stop at dialogue; it directly shapes how you play.
Blades of Greed is built around the idea that stealth isn’t honorable. It’s opportunistic.
You’re encouraged to observe, experiment, and exploit.
Set traps.
Create distractions.
Poison enemies.
The goal isn’t to fight fair.
The goal is to win.
Why fight fair when you can rig the entire situation in your favor? Direct confrontation is rarely the smartest option. Players are encouraged to observe, manipulate, and exploit enemy behavior using every dirty trick available.
Every environment is designed with multiple infiltration paths, vertical traversal options, and hidden opportunities that reward curiosity.
Styx’s toolkit supports this freedom with a blend of deadly tools, Amber and Quartz powers, and improvised tricks. Whether you prefer surgical precision or controlled mayhem, the game adapts to your style.
In short: if a plan feels devious, Styx probably approves.
A story of greed fueled by uprising
At the center of Styx’s newest scheme lies a mysterious resource known as Quartz.
Rare, powerful, and dangerously coveted, Quartz has the potential to reshape the balance of power, and Styx wants it for himself.
Leading his crew across hostile territories and into heavily guarded strongholds, Styx becomes entangled in an emerging war between Humans, Elves, and Orcs for control over Quartz. Old enemies resurface, new opportunities emerge, and every decision carries consequences.
Uprising, ambition, and greed drive the story forward, pushing Styx into bigger risks and even bigger payoffs, because for Styx, it’s never just about survival anymore–It’s about taking what the world owes him.
Ready to embrace greed?
In Styx: Blades of Greed, you’ll explore intricate environments filled with verticality and hidden routes, master an expanded suite of stealth abilities and dirty tricks, and experience a narrative driven by ambition, and Styx’s unmistakable dark humor.
Styx: Blades of Greed launches February 19 on Xbox Series X|S.
Preorder the game or the Quartz Edition (Deluxe) now, sharpen your blades, and prepare to follow the greediest goblin in fantasy back into the shadows. And don’t forget: with the Quartz Edition, you can play Styx: Blades of Greed on Feb 17, 48 hours before the official launch!
Styx: Blades of Greed – Quartz Edition
Nacon
$59.99
Pre-order Styx: Blades of Greed – Quartz Edition to receive the Master of Shadows Skin, Styx’s iconic outfit in the first game of the series, as well as early access 48 hours in advance.
Discover Styx: Blades of Greed in all its glory with the Quartz Edition.
It includes:
– Greedy Skin Pack: discover three new skins for Styx, each representing a new facet of his greed. Whether he has succumbed to his desire for quartz, amber, or silver, discover the master of stealth at the height of his avarice.
– Legacy Skin Pack: immerse yourself in Styx’s past by donning historic skins from Styx: Shards of Darkness. Marked by the assassinations and pillaging of his past missions, wear outfits that may have witnessed the fall of Korrangar.
– Weapon Pack: expand your arsenal with three new daggers and five more taunts for luring enemies to your blades. Sharp and deadly, they will soon be stained with scarlet.
– Starter Pack: Jump right into the action with the Starter Pack. With two experience points and materials for making your lethal traps, it’s the perfect kit for any self-respecting assassin.
You play as Styx, a cunning goblin with a caustic sense of humour who has mastered the art of infiltration. Your goal? To get your hands on Quartz, the most precious – and dangerous – resource in a world on the brink of a war between elves, humans, and orcs.
Styx: Blades of Greed takes the proven formula of the first two games and perfects it by putting freedom and creativity at the heart of the experience. Explore vast vertical environments and master new tools and skills. Whether you’re discovering Styx for the first time or you’ve been a fan from the beginning, greed has never been so much fun!
INFILTRATION IS AN ART, THE DAGGER YOUR PAINTBRUSH
Every good robbery needs a plan! Craft your weapons and potions before taking on your next shady job. You have a wide range of skills at your disposal: rediscover cloning and invisibility thanks to your Amber skills. Master mind control and time shift, acquired through Quartz. Each situation is an infiltration puzzle that can be solved in many different ways. Despite being small in stature, Styx can rely on his agility, sharp mind, and acerbic wit to survive even the trickiest situations.
What’s that? Your dagger skills aren’t great? Who are we to judge… If no-one sees you, you can’t get caught!
A FANTASTIC WORLD AWAITS – IF YOU FLY ABOVE THE LAW
Freely explore three vast open environments: the Wall that marks the border of the human world, the lush orc village of Turquoise Dawn, and the ruins of the elven capital of Akenash. Soar through the air with your glider, reach inaccessible places in an instant with your grappling hook, and climb huge walls with your claws. Use the verticality of the environments to reach your targets. Each new tool you unlock opens up previously unreachable areas, in a Metroidvania-style progression.
Styx: Blades of Greed
Nacon
$49.99
Pre-order Styx: Blades of Greed and receive the Master of Shadows Skin, Styx’s iconic outfit in the first game of the series.
You play as Styx, a cunning goblin with a caustic sense of humour who has mastered the art of infiltration. Your goal? To get your hands on Quartz, the most precious – and dangerous – resource in a world on the brink of a war between elves, humans, and orcs.
Styx: Blades of Greed takes the proven formula of the first two games and perfects it by putting freedom and creativity at the heart of the experience. Explore vast vertical environments and master new tools and skills. Whether you’re discovering Styx for the first time or you’ve been a fan from the beginning, greed has never been so much fun!
FROM PAWN TO BOSS – MOVING UP IN THE WORLD!
No more missions for others – this time, our infamous green-skinned protagonist is pursuing his own goal, and leading a crew of his own. Aboard his zeppelin, Styx and his squad hunt down a mysterious new source of power: Quartz. On your journey of deception, you’ll meet old acquaintances and colourful new characters, all while avoiding the traps set by the Inquisition. This adventure marks the beginning of the Great War and the creation of the Black Hand – the group of mercenaries at the heart of the events in Of Orcs and Men.
INFILTRATION IS AN ART, THE DAGGER YOUR PAINTBRUSH
Every good robbery needs a plan! Craft your weapons and potions before taking on your next shady job. You have a wide range of skills at your disposal: rediscover cloning and invisibility thanks to your Amber skills. Master mind control and time shift, acquired through Quartz. Each situation is an infiltration puzzle that can be solved in many different ways. Despite being small in stature, Styx can rely on his agility, sharp mind, and acerbic wit to survive even the trickiest situations.
What’s that? Your dagger skills aren’t great? Who are we to judge… If no-one sees you, you can’t get caught!
A FANTASTIC WORLD AWAITS – IF YOU FLY ABOVE THE LAW
Freely explore three vast open environments: the Wall that marks the border of the human world, the lush orc village of Turquoise Dawn, and the ruins of the elven capital of Akenash. Soar through the air with your glider, reach inaccessible places in an instant with your grappling hook, and climb huge walls with your claws. Use the verticality of the environments to reach your targets. Each new tool you unlock opens up previously unreachable areas, in a Metroidvania-style progression.