Lords of the Fallen 2 Coming in 2026 as an Epic Unique

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 line with a binding time period sheet signed between CI and Epic, the upcoming Lords of the Fallen sequel (which, based on previous kind, will most likely even be known as Lords of the Fallen) is focusing on a 2026 launch window.

It does not sound like the sport shall be coming to Steam in any respect, both. The time period settlement says that Epic has “unique worldwide distribution rights” on PC for “your entire product life cycle”, so it appears to be like such as you will not be enjoying Lords of the Fallen 2-slash-3 on Steam.

The sport will nonetheless be launched on PS5 and Xbox Sequence X|S, although, and CI Video games is retaining publishing rights, so Lords of the Fallen 2 will not be revealed by Epic.

Since we’re a great distance out from 2026 at time of writing, lots may change between now and the sequel’s launch, but when this settlement holds, you then 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 certainly a followup to Lords of the Fallen and never an action-RPG underneath the umbrella of a separate IP.

Challenge 3 is not CI Video games’ solely title within the pipeline, although; the studio can be working alongside inside outfit Underdog on Challenge Survive, though particulars are scant about that recreation proper now.

For those who did not play Lords of the Fallen, it is a reboot-slash-sequel-slash-reimagining of 2014’s recreation of the identical identify. Some parts recur between the video games, however you will not must have performed the 2014 outing to grasp this one.

Lords of the Fallen is a Soulslike that duties you with touring the land of Mournstead with the intention to forestall the revival of the darkish god Adyr. Alongside the way in which, you’ll be able to anticipate tons of fallen knights to slaughter, in addition to huge bosses to take down and sprawling ranges to discover.

You possibly can seize Lords of the Fallen proper now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Sequence X|S. Take a look at my overview right here to seek out out whether or not you must decide it up or not.