CI Video games has revealed that Lords of the Fallen 2 is due someday in 2026, and never solely that – it will be an Epic Video games Retailer unique when it launches on PC.
In keeping with a binding time period sheet signed between CI and Epic, the upcoming Lords of the Fallen sequel (which, based on previous type, will in all probability even be known as Lords of the Fallen) is focusing on a 2026 launch window.
It would not sound like the sport will likely be coming to Steam in any respect, both. The time period settlement says that Epic has “unique worldwide distribution rights” on PC for “all the product life cycle”, so it seems such as you will not be taking part in Lords of the Fallen 2-slash-3 on Steam.
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The sport will nonetheless be launched on PS5 and Xbox Collection X|S, although, and CI Video games is retaining publishing rights, so Lords of the Fallen 2 will not be printed by Epic.
Since we’re a good distance out from 2026 at time of writing, rather a lot may change between now and the sequel’s launch, but when this settlement holds, then you definitely may need to make the change if you wish to take pleasure in CI Video games’ followup to its 2023 Soulslike.
That is additionally the primary concrete affirmation that CI Video games’ Challenge 3, which the studio has spoken about previously, is unquestionably a followup to Lords of the Fallen and never an action-RPG below the umbrella of a separate IP.
Challenge 3 is not CI Video games’ solely title within the pipeline, although; the studio can also be working alongside inner outfit Underdog on Challenge Survive, though particulars are scant about that recreation proper now.
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When you did not play Lords of the Fallen, it is a reboot-slash-sequel-slash-reimagining of 2014’s recreation of the identical title. Some components recur between the video games, however you will not have to have performed the 2014 outing to know this one.
Lords of the Fallen is a Soulslike that duties you with touring the land of Mournstead as a way to forestall the revival of the darkish god Adyr. Alongside the way in which, you possibly can anticipate tons of fallen knights to slaughter, in addition to large bosses to take down and sprawling ranges to discover.
You may seize Lords of the Fallen proper now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Collection X|S. Take a look at my overview right here to seek out out whether or not you need to decide it up or not.