Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist
Sequel set decades later in the same world.
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a 2025 Metroidvania video game developed by Adglobe and Live Wire and published by Binary Haze Interactive. It is the sequel to Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights, set in the same world decades later. The game follows protagonist Lilac, an Attuner who purifies corrupted Homunculi in the Land of Fumes.
- Developer
- Adglobe and Live Wire
- Publisher
- Binary Haze Interactive
- Release Date
- January 22, 2025 (full game)
- Platforms
- Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- Genre
- Metroidvania
- Sequel to
- Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
Lore & Background
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist takes place decades after Ender Lilies in the Land of Fumes, where machine-like artificial life forms called Homunculi serve the kingdom. The Homunculi have become corrupted by an underground toxic gas, turning violent and insane. The protagonist Lilac, an Attuner with the ability to purify corrupted Homunculi, wakes up in an abandoned lab with no memories and escapes with the help of a Homunculus named Nola. Together they journey to the Upper Stratum to find answers, recruiting other Homunculi along the way.
The plot involves Lilac learning about her past, including her connection to the Attuner Lilia and the mythical Land of Origin. She confronts the nation's administrator Gilroy, who maintains a barrier to prevent the Rain of Death. In an alternate path, Lilac discovers that the head of House Frost attempted to transfer her soul into Lilia, but was sabotaged. Ultimately, Lilac and Nola destroy the barrier to dispel both the Rain of Death and Blight, accepting that magic will disappear and Homunculi will gain finite lifespans.
Reader's Guide
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is significant as a sequel that expands on the world and mechanics of Ender Lilies. The game received generally favorable reviews on Metacritic and was recommended by 94% of critics on OpenCritic. Critics praised quality-of-life improvements, art direction, and combat, though some preferred the original for variety and visual spectacle. The game was released in early access on March 25, 2024, before its full launch on January 22, 2025. A physical release was announced on June 24, 2025 by Limited Run Games. The game's legacy lies in its refined Metroidvania gameplay, where the protagonist summons Homunculi companions for combat, and its narrative exploring themes of memory, corruption, and sacrifice.
Did You Know?
- Ender Magnolia was announced during a Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase on February 21, 2024.
- The protagonist Lilac does not engage in combat directly, instead summoning Homunculi companions to fight.
- The game's early access version was reviewed by RPGamer, Hardcore Gamer, and Game Informer.
- A physical release was announced on June 24, 2025 by Limited Run Games for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.
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