Lords of the Fallen 2: Everything We Know

Lords of the Fallen 2 is on the way, and yes, the name situation is still a mess. It's a follow-up to the 2023 Lords of the Fallen, which was technically a reboot of the 2014 game also called Lords of the Fallen. This new one stands on its own. You don't need to play the last one to get into it, which is good news if you skipped the 2023 release. Like the others, it's a Soulslike, which means tough fights, creepy monsters, and a chaotic world. It's brutal, and that's the fun of it. If you're into dark fantasy, challenging combat, and that sweet feeling of finally beating a boss after dying a dozen times, this might be your thing. Below is all we have gathered about the game so far.

What Is Lords of the Fallen 2?

This game doesn't try to charm you. It just drops you into this cold, crumbling world and lets you deal with it. No introductions. No explanations. Just a heavy silence and the sense that something awful went down a long time ago, and somehow, it's still not over. It's a dark fantasy action RPG, but not the kind with sparkly spells and epic music playing in the background. Nah. This one's more like a haunted graveyard. The atmosphere hits immediately. It's thick, oppressive, and beautiful in a weird kind of way.

And that's the thing; it doesn't force anything. It just sits back and lets the world speak for itself. Quietly. Creepily. If you like dark settings, slow-burning mystery, and that uncomfortable feeling of something's not right, then yeah, Lords of the Fallen 2 might be exactly your kind of nightmare.

Story

Lords of the Fallen 2 picks up the story a full century after the events of the first game, and a lot has gone wrong since then. The world of Mournestead isn't just struggling; it's barely hanging on. The Umbral calamity, once a looming threat, is now a full-blown nightmare creeping in from the edges of reality. The gap between the living world and the shadowy Umbral realm has thinned to almost nothing, and unfortunately, that means one thing: horrors are slipping through. And fast.

To make matters worse, the gods? Yeah, they've peaced out and are entirely gone: no divine guidance, no celestial backup, just silence. Humanity's been left to rot in a world that feels utterly forsaken, and things are escalating. Fast.

In the middle of all this chaos, a new hero, you, is thrown into the mix. But you're not just here to survive. No, you're here to stand up against the spreading darkness, take on an immortal threat that refuses to stay dead, and somehow restore a long-lost sacred force that might be the only thing keeping the world from being swallowed whole.

Gameplay

Lords of the Fallen drops you into a world that's completely falling apart. You create your character, pick a class, and then you're off. No hand-holding. Just vibes and chaos. The world's huge. But it's not just big; it's double. There's the land of the living, and then there's the realm of the dead. They overlap, but they're not the same. Some paths are blocked in one but wide open in the other. So yeah, you'll be flipping between them a lot.

When you die, and you will, you don't restart right away. Instead, you wake up in the dead realm. It's your second chance. If you fight your way out, you get to keep going. If you die there, you're sent back to your last save point. Save points, which, by the way, are rare. But you can make your own if you collect the right stuff. That means farming monsters in the creepy zone. Fun, right? You can also team up with a friend and go through it together. Or, if you're feeling brave or chaotic, you can battle other players. Either way, the world doesn't cut you any slack. But honestly, that's what makes it interesting.

Development

Officially in the works, Lords of the Fallen 2 is brought to you by Hexworks and CI Games. The team took a good look at what worked and what didn't in the original game. Now, they're using those lessons to make the sequel smoother and more polished. The visuals are getting a significant upgrade with Unreal Engine 5, giving the game a sharper, more cinematic feel. It still keeps that dark and moody atmosphere you'd expect. Co-op play also makes a return. So, teaming up with friends is actually worth your time. All in all, it sounds like Hexworks is stepping up their game. This sequel is shaping up to be bigger, better, and a lot more confident.

Trailer

The trailer was dropped at Gamescom 2025, and honestly, it slapped. It kicks off with some mysterious new characters, then quickly dives into chaos. We're talking brutal fights, bodies everywhere, and yep, tentacled nightmares lingering out of the shadows. Kinda gross, but cool. Then these massive armored beasts show up. Everything looks heavy, dark, and just a little cursed. And here's the cool part: when your character dies, the world doesn't reset. It changes. Things get darker, more twisted, and way more dangerous. It's one of those trailers that doesn't give away too much but still gets under your skin in a good way.

Release Date and Platforms

Mark your calendars; 2026 is when it drops, and the hype is already building. But here's the twist: it will not be accessible from some expected platforms. In an earlier interview, CI Games confirmed that when the game launches, it will be accessed through the Epic Games Store on PC. So, if you're a die-hard Steam fan, yeah, that stings a little. But don't worry, it's not all bad news. While the PC version is taking the Epic route, the good news is that console players aren't left out. 

The game will hit PC and consoles at the same time, so no waiting around if you're on PlayStation or Xbox. So yes, the platform exclusivity might be a bit of a letdown for some, but at least everyone's getting to dive in together, no matter the system. And honestly, with how wild this sequel looks, it might just be worth the detour.