It’s hard to believe that it’s already been seven years since Lords of the Fallen debuted in 2014. And in all this time, there hasn’t been a sequel or spin-off game. However, the developers have taken a surprising turn. They are rebooting the series with a game that bears the same name: Lords of the Fallen. The game is sometimes called Lords of the Fallen 2023 to avoid confusion, but we will use the most popular one. Here’s the lowdown on the Lords of the Fallen 2 release date.
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Lords of the Fallen 2 Release Date
This rebuilt Lords of the Fallen is set to launch on October 13. Crafted by the skilled hands at Hexworks, it’ll be up for grabs on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. As it’s entirely skipping the last-gen, we’re hoping for a game that truly embodies the quality of the new generation. If you’re a PC gamer, you can head to its Steam page and secure your copy via pre-order.
For those of you Nintendo Switch fans, sadly, the new Lords of the Fallen won’t be available on your console. But given the game’s genre, this decision isn’t all too surprising.
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Changes in Lords of the Fallen 2
Anyone who played the first game in 2014 knows this Souls-like RPG was a solid title. Drawing inspiration from FromSoftware games, it brought a lot of unique aspects to the table, like the lack of a character creation screen, with players picking from predefined classes.
The all-changed Lords of the Fallen 2 (Reboot) will be hitting the shelves on October 13. Hexworks, essentially a new iteration of CI Games (Who developed the first game), is hell-bent on making this one a bona fide RPG. So, get ready to craft your character from the get-go, much like you would in Elden Ring and other Souls games.
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Here’s some juicy news: The new game will boast seamless online co-op play. You and a mate can dive into the same game and tackle those tough-as-nails bosses together. Or, if you’re in the mood for some PvP action, invite other players into your world for a bit of a scrap.
No official word yet on cross-play support, but given that the first game had it, it’s a safe bet that Lords of the Fallen 2023 will too. So, players on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S should be able to team up.
Come the Lords of the Fallen 2 release date, you’re in for another significant change: The map. It’s a whopping five times the size of the original game’s map and crafted as a fully open world. So, get ready for some serious exploring.
And last but certainly not least is a major revamp of the game’s narrative. Developers are tossing out the 2014 story and telling a new narrative set a millennium later. Although it’s technically a “Reboot”, it’s shaping into a brand-new gaming experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2023 Lords of the Fallen a Remake?
Lords of the Fallen 2023 is a reboot, not a remake. That means the developers aren’t duplicating the 2014 game pixel for pixel. Instead, they’re reinventing it, and when we say reinventing, we mean almost from the ground up. With an all-new narrative, a map five times the original size, and more, it’ll feel like an entirely new game when the Lords of the Fallen 2 release date rolls around.
Is Lords of the Fallen a PS5 Exclusive?
No — The fresh-off-the-press Lords of the Fallen isn’t restricted to just one platform. It’s being released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game completely sidesteps the previous generation, and we anticipate it to be a technical marvel. Unfortunately, it’s not so rosy for Nintendo Switch and mobile users as the game hasn’t been developed for those platforms.
Is Lords of the Fallen a Souls-Like Game?
Yes — both the 2014 original and Lords of the Fallen 2023 fall under the Souls-like genre. You’ll spot a hefty dose of inspiration from FromSoft games in both titles, categorised as dark fantasy action role-playing games. But this isn’t something to mourn, as Hexwork assures us we’re in for a unique gaming experience when the Fallen 2 release date is upon us.
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