According to a recent tweet by reliable leaker and dataminer Aggiornamenti Lumia known for scraping the Xbox store backend, Lords of the Fallen will seemingly launch on October 13 for PC and consoles. The leaker did not reveal any additional details about the game. Lords of the Fallen is the upcoming reboot of Deck13 and Hexworks’ dark fantasy 2014 action-RPG of the same name. The game is powered by Unreal Engine 5, will reportedly have a vast, interconnected world of over five times larger than the original game, full character customization, “a huge roster of NPCs” and more.
Details of the original 2014 game via its Steam page:
Long ago, the human realm was ruled by Adyr, a terrible and malevolent god, who enslaved mankind. But over time, rebellion grew in the hearts of men. Led by three powerful beings – the Judges – man rose up and overthrew Adyr and his monstrous Rhogar army, banishing them to a distant dimension. Humanity was finally free to dictate its own destiny. To dictate a new order…
Now, millennia later, in a land where no sins are forgiven and redemption does not exist, Adyr threatens to break free from his imprisonment. His Rhogar legions have invaded the human realm to pave a bloody path for their vengeful master’s return. Desperate and under siege, mankind calls upon an unlikely saviour – a convicted sinner rejected by society and cast out of the light… a man known as Harkyn. Branded with the tattoos of his immorality, he must travel to the source of this Darkness and face… the Lords of the Fallen.
Prepare to plunge into a dark fantasy Action-RPG, set amidst a grim world on the brink of annihilation. Harness powerful magic. Master a complex and satisfying melee combat system. Seek redemption through the fires of battle… and stand against a God.
Explore a Vast, Dark Fantasy World
From crumbling tower tops to ancient burial grounds, delve into a world facing mass destruction. Navigate labyrinthine paths and uncover hidden passages in pursuit of great treasures, but be warned: loot isn’t all that awaits the curious…
Conquer a Complex, Combat System
With every encounter presenting its own unique challenge, only those who master the deep and rewarding Soulslike combat will taste victory. Bolster your steel with devastating magic attacks, and earn XP with every kill to upgrade your preferred spells and attributes.
Confront the Lords of the Rhogar Army
While every Rhogar is guaranteed to test your mettle, by far the greatest threat amongst Adyr’s army is posed by his mighty generals, the towering Lords of the Fallen. These calamitous boss battles will test even the most skillful of warriors – one false move and the fate of the world could be sealed.
Wield Legendary Weapons and Epic Armour
Customise your combat style with a multitude of weapons and armours. Armour arrives in three forms: light for nimble players, medium for all-rounders, and heavy for those unafraid to absorb a blow. As for weapons, a vast array of hammers, staves, axes, swords, daggers, and claws are at your disposal in the battle against the Rhogar army. And then, there are those rare and powerful items of legend that only the most dedicated warriors will ever find…
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A Nintendo Switch trailer was also released.
According to SteamDB.
An announcement trailer was also released.