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Hexworks, the developer behind the Soulslike titleLords of the Fallen, has announced that the game will be enhanced for the PlayStation 5 Pro. Upon its release,Lords of the Fallenimpressed players with its smooth combat and world design, with the incoming upgrade prompting excitement from the title’s community.
A successor to the 2014 game of the same name,2023’sLords of the Fallenmanaged to sell one million copiesin the first 10 days following its release. Many fans noted that the game breathed new life into the Soulslike genre despite some technical flaws, enabling players to seamlessly swap between the land of the living and the land of the dead and featuring a robust co-op mode, unlike many similar titles. The director of theLords of the Falleneven called the game “Dark Souls 4.5,” with the statement likely boosting the title’s sales at launch. Now, it looks like fans will get a chance to play the game with a shiny new coat of paint next month.
Players with a PS5 Pro will be able to experience an enhanced version ofLords of the Fallen, which will boost the game’s pixel density by 40% when compared to the original PS5, resulting in a “sharper image and finer details.” Fans will also be able to choose from Performance mode or Quality mode, with the former offering upscaled 4K resolution at 60 FPS and the latter running at native 4K at 30 FPS. Performance mode will further refine character and environment textures, while Quality mode is designed for visual fidelity with a focus on stability. More enhancements andupdates forLords of the Fallenare planned, according to Hexworks, though no additional details have been provided.
Lords of the Fallen Will Be Enhanced for the PS5 Pro
Since the console was first announced in September, dozens of games have been added to the ever-growinglist of PlayStation 5 Pro Enhanced titles. These games will be immediately boosted when the PS5 Pro is released on November 7, with upgrades to ray tracing performance, boosted framerates, and AI-powered upscaling. While these enhancements are exciting to many gamers, the PS5 Pro remains somewhat controversial, as its $699.99 price tag and lack of a disc drive have frustrated many in the community. Many are likely waiting to see if the upgrades are worth the cost, as the PS5 Pro won’t feature any exclusive titles.
In early October, publisher CI Games revealed thatthe sequel toLords of the Fallenhad entered full production, with the studio aiming for a 2026 release. The next game is said to feature higher production values and shared progression co-op, something that many fans are eager to try for themselves. Many believed that the title would suffer a delay after CI Games announced layoffs earlier this year, but it looks like things are running smoothly behind the scenes.
Lords of the Fallen
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An epic, dark fantasy action-RPG set in a vast world of shadow and chaos.Overthrow a resurrected demon god in this all-new adventure set in an interconnected world five times larger than the original game.In Lords of the Fallen, you play as one of the fabled Dark Crusaders, who must journey through the realms of the living and the dead to disrupt the reign of Adyr, a cruel tyrant who has ushered in a new age of devastation for humanity.Along the way, you’ll endure colossal boss battles and get to grips with a fast and challenging combat system. With nine character classes and hundreds of weapons to choose from, you’ll customize your hero and develop your own play style as you set out to defy the gods. Will your legend be one of light… or one of darkness?
