Summary
CI Games has revealed that the sequel to last year’s popular SoulslikeLords of the Fallenhas entered full production and may be ready sooner than expected. A reboot of the 2014 game of the same name,Lords of the Fallenreleased last Fall to mild reception. The game came heavy with bugs and many thought it felt unpolished, though CI Games has improved the game with updates and patches since. Next toLies of P,Lords of the Fallenwas considered one of the biggest Souls games of 2023.
Earlier this year, details leaked about asequel toLords of the Fallenthat has been in the works at CI Games. Reported to be titled “Death of the Fallen,” the sequel was also rumored to be aiming for a 2026 release. It was subsequently confirmed that CI Games signed a PC exclusivity deal with Epic Games which will cause the sequel to skip Steam, at least at launch. Such a deal makes sense, consideringLords of the Fallenwas one of the first games to be developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 5.
As part of a new2025-2028 roadmap from CI Games, the publisher confirmed thatLords of the Fallen’s sequel, internally referred to as “Project III,” has entered full production, legitimizing the earlier reports of the title aiming for a 2026 release. In the document, CI Games specified that the sequel will feature a “more commercial art style and narrative” with higher production values. Furthermore, CI Games confirmed that the sequel will feature shared-progression co-op, and that it has a full reveal tentatively planned for next year.
Lords of the Fallen Sequel Is In Full Development, Coming 2026
Considering the current timetables of most AAA games, a three-year turnaround for such a big Soulslike game would be quite impressive assuming development ofLords of the Fallen’s sequel goes smoothly. While 2027 seemed more probable, Souls fans will surely be happy to seeDeath of the Fallensooner. With CI Games mentioning a “more commercial art style,” it’s a bit unclear whether it simply means improved graphical fidelity or if the sequel really will go with a different art style. CI Games also made mention of two other games it has in development, Project SGW Evolved and Project H. The former is the next entry in itsSniper Ghost Warriorfranchise, while Project H references a fantasy action RPG in development at Underdog Studio using Unreal Engine 5.
Since all three of these games are in development at different studios, they’re unlikely to hinder each other’s progress. With theLords of the Fallensequel looking to release in 2026, fans should expect its official reveal sometime next year. The landscape of major Souls games over the next two years seems quiet, withFromSoftware having yet to reveal its next gameand Neowiz quietly working onLies of PDLC.Lords of the Fallen’s sequel can potentially distance itself from direct competition depending on what 2026’s game release calendar ends up looking like.
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?
