The darkness has been unveiled. Lords of the Fallen unleashes from its shackles on Friday 13th October 2023 - pre-order now to receive three exclusive bronze, silver and gold armour tincts.
To commemorate this momentous occasion, we’ve dropped a 4-minute Gameplay Reveal trailer, shedding all-new light on the shadows of Mournstead.
Underpinned by the Lords of Metal themselves, Iron Maiden, behold the new trailer below, showcasing our dark fantasy action-RPGs breathtaking environments, fast thrilling combat, and epic boss battles…
Upgrade to the Deluxe Edition to unlock the ferocious Dark Crusader starting class, in addition to a beautifully depicted 100 page digital artbook, official soundtrack, and more…
Standard Edition:
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Deluxe Edition (physical and digital):
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Dark Crusader Starting Class - brandish the Dark Crusaders’ iconic ensemble, including Isaac’s devastating Longsword, throwing knives, full armour set, and amulet*
100 Page Digital Artbook - featuring exclusive illustrations of beautifully horrific artwork spanning the world of Lords of the Fallen
Digital Soundtrack - lose yourself to the haunting harmonies of Mournstead with the full OST, composed by the celebrated Cris Velasco and Knut Avenstroup Haugen
3D Model Viewer - view every in-game character model in high-resolution detail
*Immediate access granted to items that otherwise can be found late game in all versions of title
Two New Screenshots and more from the world of Lords of the Fallen
Last week, we shared the first in-depth tech showcase for Lords of the Fallen, exploring how HEXWORKS’ equally dark and ambitious vision has been brought to life by UE5. We are excited to share a further look into the dark fantasy world of Lords of the Fallen with two new screenshots; The first showcases the Umbral, a parallel world of horror and mystery, the second a treacherous boss battle to test your mettle.
Burial in Skyrest Bridge is Mournstead nobility's ancestral privilege; perhaps due to favouring liminal places as crypts, or simply to rest eternally high above the lesser that are beneath them.
All Dark Crusaders are considered elite representatives of their faith, but even so, very few possess the almost unnatural skill necessary to achieve the illustrious martial rank of Harrower.
'Lords of the Fallen was built in Unreal Engine 5, and it's the first game I've seen that genuinely looks like one of the tech demos Epic's been showing off.'
'You get Umbral Seeds from exploring Umbral – the more dangerous version of the overworld you go to when you die, which you can explore while alive with a lantern that transforms the area it lights into its umbral counterpart, and is layered directly on top of the base game – and killing marked ones, but a drop isn’t guaranteed. Virtosu [HEXWORKS' Creative Director] tells PCGamesN that these placeable bonfires are an “investment of time, luck, and drop rate,” and not something to be placed lightly.'
'Have you ever seen a conjoined twin rip away his better half and then twist their body into the shape of a demonic ape? Because I have. Lords of the Fallen has more than a few bosses that are a little messed up.'
Raise your Umbral lamp and unveil past knowledge of our journey with UE5 here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1501750/view/3700309338891401238?l=english
How Unreal Engine 5 is bringing Lords of the Fallen to life - State of Unreal
Alongside our partners at Epic, Lords of the Fallen took to the stage at State of Unreal in San Francisco today with a behind-the-scenes look at how Unreal Engine 5 is bringing our dark fantasy action-RPG to life.
Catch-up with this all-new look at Lords of the Fallen below.
Fully customise your character’s appearance, sculpting the form of your face and body, before finessing the finer details. Combining multiple technologies, including 3D scans of real people, and Unreal Engine 5’s own character customisation tech, our extensive selection of armour sets are able to seamlessly adapt to whatever form your character takes.
Advanced Physics Simulation
To ensure as immersive an experience as possible, UE5’s Chaos Physics engine helps to facilitate advanced simulations for clothes, chains, hair, belts, and a whole lot more. This helps to substantially enhance the secondary motion in all our characters, making their movements look much more lifelike.
Lighting the Darkness
Lords of the Fallen takes full advantage of Unreal’s brand new Lumen GI. Our complex environments are lit in real time, and fine tuned to ensure that our nanite meshes bounce the light to provide our world with impressive levels of detail, with minimal impact on performance.
Travel between Two Worlds
The intricately crafted realms of the living and the dead, Axiom and Umbral, are seamlessly accessible within our world. Utilising a custom toolset, built especially for Lords of the Fallen, our artists and designers have built detailed environments that blend without blemish as your lantern reveals the Umbral horrors that lay beneath the light. Key Features:
Embark upon two vast, parallel worlds - that of the living… and the dead
Master a fast, fluid and challenging satisfying tactical combat system
Wield devastating magic attacks and character buffs
Invite a second player to join your campaign Explore the world side-by-side in uninterrupted, online multiplayer
Encounter a wide array of characters inhabitants, eager to offer a dubious hand…
Fully customise your own unique character
Choose from 9 starting character classes, including Knight, Rogue and Fire Apprentice
Wishlist Lords of the Fallen now for the latest news and updates, with a complete look at gameplay on the horizon. For together, we will vanquish the darkness.
In light, we walk.
All-New Screenshots - Explore the lands of The Lords of the Fallen
We’re excited to share with you all-new screenshots from The Lords of the Fallen as we continue our journey beyond last years first glimpse of gameplay, and onwards to the next chapter of our story.
To learn more follow The Lords of the Fallen on Twitter, and Wishlist below.
Almost nothing remains of the once-blooming Kingdom of Mournstead, now little more than an expanse of scorched trees, arid fields, and forsaken buildings. Vivid and full of life in bygone days, these lands now lie veiled in ash, the only notes of colour provided by the rotting corpses of its denizens. Casting a horrific five-forked shadow over this sallow realm, colossal fingerlike crags cleave through its ground; an eternal forewarning of Adyr, the tyrannical god’s imminent return…
The Lightreaper’s sole purpose is to relentlessly hunt any lampbearer that threatens the resurrection of his fallen master, Adyr. Mounted atop a ferocious, three-headed winged creature, he silently glides through the forlorn skies of Mournstead in perpetual search of his prey. The extinguished lanterns of his past victims adorn the necks of his mount like trophies, a visual gloat of his immunity to such powers.
Labyrinthine and treacherous, the vast marshlands of the Forsaken Fen are home to the Shuja, who built their hamlets within the ruins of an old umbral civilization, now completely swallowed by the mire. Standing amidst the very heart of this morass stands an ancient tree that houses one of the beacons. Wreathed in baleful energies, whereas once it repressed Adyr, now it hastens his return.
While conjoined twins, Tancred and Reinhold, embody but one anatomy, the righteous zealot, Tancred, holds sway. As Chaplain of the Order and Master of Castigations, he restrained the heretical brother’s manipulation of the flesh since their accursed birth. In time, Reinhold grew bitter and corrupted, his festering ire manifesting upon Tancred’s body.
For centuries, Redcopse was the first destination for pilgrims heading to the Empyrean. But when the indomitable Rhogar spewed forth upon this world, its villagers were defenceless against such rage and savagery. The few survivors were forced to bend to the will of Adyr, such corruption outwardly manifesting over time thus rendering them unrecognisable.
The horrific truth behind this Congregator of Flesh resides within the Tower of Penance, a place where prisoners of the Hallowed Sentinels suffer horrific tortures. This gargantuan creature now haunts the underbelly of Mournstead, awaiting those hurled into the abyss in the name of purification.
From humble pilgrims to exalted royalty, individuals travel from the world’s farthest corners to climb the Path of Devotion and reach the Empyrean, where the godly Cleric holds her millenia old vigil. The crosses of fallen Hallowed Sentinels dot said path, albeit now overshadowed by the horrific hand of Adyr, as it looms ominously in the far distance - a stark reminder of the weight of the Sentinels’ righteous bulwark.
This fog-shrouded, watery rot bed is home to the eerie Shuja folk: an elusive community of monstrous headhunters who claimed the Forsaken Fen as their hunting grounds centuries ago. Steeped in grisly rites, their gruesome effigies pervert these swamps - a stark warning to those that dare to intrude upon such marshland… and retain their heads.
All-New Screenshots - Explore the lands of Lords of the Fallen
We’re excited to share with you all-new screenshots from Lords of the Fallen as we continue our journey beyond last years first glimpse of gameplay, and onwards to the next chapter of our story.
To learn more follow Lords of the Fallen on Twitter, and Wishlist below.
Almost nothing remains of the once-blooming Kingdom of Mournstead, now little more than an expanse of scorched trees, arid fields, and forsaken buildings. Vivid and full of life in bygone days, these lands now lie veiled in ash, the only notes of colour provided by the rotting corpses of its denizens. Casting a horrific five-forked shadow over this sallow realm, colossal fingerlike crags cleave through its ground; an eternal forewarning of Adyr, the tyrannical god’s imminent return…
The Lightreaper’s sole purpose is to relentlessly hunt any lampbearer that threatens the resurrection of his fallen master, Adyr. Mounted atop a ferocious, three-headed winged creature, he silently glides through the forlorn skies of Mournstead in perpetual search of his prey. The extinguished lanterns of his past victims adorn the necks of his mount like trophies, a visual gloat of his immunity to such powers.
Labyrinthine and treacherous, the vast marshlands of the Forsaken Fen are home to the Shuja, who built their hamlets within the ruins of an old umbral civilization, now completely swallowed by the mire. Standing amidst the very heart of this morass stands an ancient tree that houses one of the beacons. Wreathed in baleful energies, whereas once it repressed Adyr, now it hastens his return.
While conjoined twins, Tancred and Reinhold, embody but one anatomy, the righteous zealot, Tancred, holds sway. As Chaplain of the Order and Master of Castigations, he restrained the heretical brother’s manipulation of the flesh since their accursed birth. In time, Reinhold grew bitter and corrupted, his festering ire manifesting upon Tancred’s body.
For centuries, Redcopse was the first destination for pilgrims heading to the Empyrean. But when the indomitable Rhogar spewed forth upon this world, its villagers were defenceless against such rage and savagery. The few survivors were forced to bend to the will of Adyr, such corruption outwardly manifesting over time thus rendering them unrecognisable.
The horrific truth behind this Congregator of Flesh resides within the Tower of Penance, a place where prisoners of the Hallowed Sentinels suffer horrific tortures. This gargantuan creature now haunts the underbelly of Mournstead, awaiting those hurled into the abyss in the name of purification.
From humble pilgrims to exalted royalty, individuals travel from the world’s farthest corners to climb the Path of Devotion and reach the Empyrean, where the godly Cleric holds her millenia old vigil. The crosses of fallen Hallowed Sentinels dot said path, albeit now overshadowed by the horrific hand of Adyr, as it looms ominously in the far distance - a stark reminder of the weight of the Sentinels’ righteous bulwark.
This fog-shrouded, watery rot bed is home to the eerie Shuja folk: an elusive community of monstrous headhunters who claimed the Forsaken Fen as their hunting grounds centuries ago. Steeped in grisly rites, their gruesome effigies pervert these swamps - a stark warning to those that dare to intrude upon such marshland… and retain their heads.
Vanquish the Darkness! First Ever Gameplay Glimpse of The Lords of the Fallen
The Lords of the Fallen last night provided a very first glimpse of gameplay live during The Game Awards 2022, with an epic new teaser trailer voiced by the spellbinding Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon).
Taking place over a thousand years after the events of the first game, the upcoming dark fantasy action-RPG will take players on an all-new epic adventure through a vast and sprawling world, split at its very core between the realm of the living and the dead. An expansive RPG experience built specifically for PC and new gen consoles on Unreal Engine 5, players will need to traverse between the two fully interconnected worlds, each offering its own unique pathways, side quests, NPCs, enemies and treasures.
The trailer hints at only a fraction of the gruelling journey that lies ahead of players as you explore this breathtakingly vertical world, over five times bigger than that of its predecessor. You will need to master fast, fluid combat, with a wide range of devastating weapons and powerful magic as you carve a bloody path through demonic hordes, undead terrors, and towering bosses. As for those who would rather venture the long and arduous road side by side with a loyal companion - you’re in luck - as you’ll also have the option to experience the game in seamless online multiplayer.
“Overwhelmed by the phenomenal response to our announcement trailer, we couldn’t wait to reveal actual in-game footage of the concepts shown and put a spotlight on The Lord of the Fallen’s thematic and quality” said Cezar Virtosu, Creative Director at HEXWORKS. “By developing exclusively for new-generation platforms, we’re able to bring the full scope and detail of our dark fantasy vision to life and look forward to revealing even more exciting things come 2023.”
A vast, interconnected world
Embark upon a dark and twisted land split at its very core into two parallel worlds. Only those with the hardiest of constitutions, the most steel of nerves, dare trespass into the nightmarish realm of the dead, where untold horrors lurk and everything is not as it seems…
An expansive RPG experience
You are not alone. Encounter a band of mysterious NPCs, all with their own motivations. Some will help light your way through the darkness, while others serve only their own cruel selves and will seek to sew within you wicked seeds of corruption.
Tactical combat
In a land overrun by demons, amid a world plagued by suffering, only those that master the fast challenging combat stand but a hope of survival.
Devastating magic
Embrace the might of the arcane, rain destruction on all who stumble across your path, or call upon protection from a higher power.
Uninterrupted online multiplayer
Brave your entire quest side-by-side in uninterrupted, online co-op, with fitting rewards for completing community events. But be warned – heroes from other realms can, and will invade.
Define your legend
Fully customise your character’s appearance from a wide array of visual options, before selecting one of nine character classes. Whichever starting path you take, develop your character to your own playstyle by upgrading stats, weapons, armour and spells.
WishlistThe Lords of the Fallen now for the latest news and updates. For together, we will vanquish the darkness.
In light, we walk.
Vanquish the Darkness! First Ever Gameplay Glimpse of Lords of the Fallen
Lords of the Fallen last night provided a very first glimpse of gameplay live during The Game Awards 2022, with an epic new teaser trailer voiced by the spellbinding Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon).
Taking place over a thousand years after the events of the first game, the upcoming dark fantasy action-RPG will take players on an all-new epic adventure through a vast and sprawling world, split at its very core between the realm of the living and the dead. An expansive RPG experience built specifically for PC and new gen consoles on Unreal Engine 5, players will need to traverse between the two fully interconnected worlds, each offering its own unique pathways, side quests, NPCs, enemies and treasures.
The trailer hints at only a fraction of the gruelling journey that lies ahead of players as you explore this breathtakingly vertical world, over five times bigger than that of its predecessor. You will need to master fast, fluid combat, with a wide range of devastating weapons and powerful magic as you carve a bloody path through demonic hordes, undead terrors, and towering bosses. As for those who would rather venture the long and arduous road side by side with a loyal companion - you’re in luck - as you’ll also have the option to experience the game in seamless online multiplayer.
“Overwhelmed by the phenomenal response to our announcement trailer, we couldn’t wait to reveal actual in-game footage of the concepts shown and put a spotlight on Lord of the Fallen’s thematic and quality” said Cezar Virtosu, Creative Director at HEXWORKS. “By developing exclusively for new-generation platforms, we’re able to bring the full scope and detail of our dark fantasy vision to life and look forward to revealing even more exciting things come 2023.”
A vast, interconnected world
Embark upon a dark and twisted land split at its very core into two parallel worlds. Only those with the hardiest of constitutions, the most steel of nerves, dare trespass into the nightmarish realm of the dead, where untold horrors lurk and everything is not as it seems…
An expansive RPG experience
You are not alone. Encounter a band of mysterious NPCs, all with their own motivations. Some will help light your way through the darkness, while others serve only their own cruel selves and will seek to sew within you wicked seeds of corruption.
Tactical combat
In a land overrun by demons, amid a world plagued by suffering, only those that master the fast challenging combat stand but a hope of survival.
Devastating magic
Embrace the might of the arcane, rain destruction on all who stumble across your path, or call upon protection from a higher power.
Uninterrupted online multiplayer
Brave your entire quest side-by-side in uninterrupted, online co-op, with fitting rewards for completing community events. But be warned – heroes from other realms can, and will invade.
Define your legend
Fully customise your character’s appearance from a wide array of visual options, before selecting one of nine character classes. Whichever starting path you take, develop your character to your own playstyle by upgrading stats, weapons, armour and spells.
Wishlist Lords of the Fallen now for the latest news and updates. For together, we will vanquish the darkness.
In light, we walk.
BEHOLD! THE LORDS OF THE FALLEN, AN ALL-NEW DARK FANTASY ACTION-RPG, UNVEILED
An all-new dark fantasy action-RPG, The Lords of the Fallen, scorched the earth last night when the very first trailer was unveiled during Opening Night Live. Introducing an all-new, epic RPG adventure in a vast, interconnected world more than five times larger than the original game, rise up as one of the fabled Dark Crusaders. As a new age of devastation dawns, you must embark on a hellish crusade to overthrow Adyr, the demon God.
An alliance for the ages, the three minute cinematic brought together guitar-shredding dungeon master, Joseph Quinn’s electrifying vocals with the metallic riffs of rock supergroup, Danzig. Bear witness to the new, darker, and more treacherous world of The Lords of the Fallen below…
“The Lords of the Fallen is the successor fans of the original title have always wanted,” said Cezar Virtosu, Creative Director of Hexworks. “The game is significantly larger, with a vast, interconnected dual world split between the realms of the living and dead, that players can explore alone or with friends. It's darker and more challenging, with faster soulslike combat, stronger thematic, richer narrative, deeper RPG systems, and more immersive storytelling."
Millennia has passed since the events of the original 2014 hit; the world has plunged into shadow and chaos, as the demon god, Adyr’s resurrection draws nigh. As one of the fabled Dark Crusaders, journey through both the realms of the living and the dead in a thrilling campaign, featuring colossal boss battles, fast challenging combat, memorable character encounters, and deep, immersive storytelling. Will your legend be one of light… or one of darkness?
Explore Two Vast, Parallel Worlds
From the ethereal heights of Skywalk Bridge, to the decrepit depths of the Shuja swamps, carve your own blood-soaked path through two parallel worlds in an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the tyrannical, demon god. While the living realm presents its own brutal challenges, untold terrors await in the nightmarish realm of the dead.
Wield a Device of Ungodly Power
Lantern-bearer, you possess the ungodly power to cross between the realm of the living… and beyond. Use this dark art to reach forgotten places, unearth fabled treasures, and even purge the very soul of your foe.
Rise from Death
Fall in the world of the living, and rise again… in the world of the dead. As a Dark Crusader, you now have one final chance to restore your honour and claim what was lost in your living state. However, this is no easy feat, as all manner of hellish creature descends upon you.
Unite or Fight in Online Multiplayer
Adyr’s colossal Lords of Rhogar do not fall easily, but help is at hand for those whose pride permits it. Brave the entire world side-by-side with a loyal companion in uninterrupted, online multiplayer, with fitting rewards for those who complete community quests and events. Though such dealings will render one vulnerable to invasions from heroes of other realms. Art thou the hunter… or the hunted?
Master Fast, Challenging Combat
In a land overrun by demons, amid a world plagued by suffering, only those that master the fast challenging combat stand but a hope of survival. Choose from 100s of uniquely brutal weapons, or forgo metal for magic with devastating attacks of the arcane.
Fully Customise and Develop Your Own Character
Fully customise your character’s appearance from a wide array of visual options, before selecting one of nine character classes. Whichever starting path you take, develop your character to your own playstyle by upgrading stats, weapons, armour and spells.
Key Features:
Embark upon two vast, parallel worlds - that of the living… and the dead
Master a fast, fluid and challenging satisfying tactical combat system
Wield devastating magic attacks and character buffs
Invite a second player to join your campaign Explore the world side-by-side in uninterrupted, online multiplayer
Encounter a wide array of characters inhabitants, eager to offer a dubious hand…
Fully customise your own unique character
Choose from 9 starting character classes, including Knight, Rogue and Fire Apprentice
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Lords of the Fallen is currently in development for PC and latest-gen consoles. Follow the Steam Page to ensure you’re among the first to hear about all future updates, including a full gameplay reveal later this year.
