Greetings, Lampbearers.
At Gamescom Opening Evening Reside 2025, we lastly lifted the veil on Lords of the Fallen II – the braver, bolder and undoubtedly bloodier sequel to our 2023 darkish fantasy action-RPG.
The announcement arrived with a model new cinematic CGI trailer – a glimpse right into a world the place gentle wanes, shadows darken, and the road between the dwelling and the lifeless is all however gone.
The trailer units the stage for what lies forward: a kingdom fraying at its edges, historical powers awakening, and a lone hero burdened with the inconceivable. All of the whereas, the Umbral darkness spreads like a tide that can’t be stopped…
And maybe it could’t.
Constructing on V2.0
Already in improvement for properly over a yr, Lords of the Fallen II continues to evolve the group celebrated replace that was Lords of the Fallen v2.0, launched in March 2025. The end result of over 50 post-launch updates made to the unique 2023 recreation, v2.0 represented a labour of affection from the event group as they continued to refine our darkish fantasy expertise in response to the wealth of group suggestions obtained since its launch. Lords of the Fallen II will keep in mind all of the learnings and expertise, constructing additional on the whole lot gamers liked concerning the unique recreation, whereas additionally elevating it to a brand new and altogether extra threatening place. We expect you’re going to be shocked.
A Century later
Lords of the Fallen II takes place 100 years after the primary recreation’s occasions, and whereas we gained’t reveal precisely what’s occurred throughout this era, we are able to affirm the stakes are increased than ever. The Umbral calamity has continued to unfold, because the veil between realms is now fragile sufficient for the horrors of the darkish to slide between worlds. With life itself hanging by a thread, even the Gods disguise in worry of the encroaching gloom, leaving humanity completely forsaken.
A sharper blade
Constructing on the fan favorite system launched as a part of v2.0, fight continues to evolve for Lords of the Fallen II. Fights are quicker, extra decisive, and more and more punishing for many who hesitate. The circulation between strikes, dodges, and counters is designed to reward precision, but additionally tempt danger, whereas all-new executions up the brutality like by no means earlier than. They actually assist take the ebb and circulation of the soulslike dance to an all-new degree, and provides that all-important shot of dopamine like by no means earlier than.
And naturally, boss encounters stay on the coronary heart of the expertise, however we assure these climactic showdowns will really feel extra epic than ever.
The Two Realms
The Umbral Lamp returns, a beacon and a curse in equal measure. It grants passage between the dwelling world and the Umbral realm — a spot of hidden paths, unusual treasures, and creatures born of nightmare. However crossing over isn’t with out consequence; the lifeless discover the dwelling, and the longer you stay, the nearer they draw.
Nevertheless, new and darker powers are offered to the participant in Lords of the Fallen II. We wished to accentuate the presence of Umbral within the sequel, and sit up for seeing how gamers work together with among the new skills bestowed upon them.
The highway forward
This reveal marks step one within the journey forward – one that can take us deeper into the story, the world, and the risks awaiting you.
Lords of the Fallen II arrives in 2026 for PS5 and PS5 Professional, and you may wishlist it right now on PlayStation Retailer. Till then, bear in mind: the darkness watches.
In gentle, we stroll.