Fans who are looking forward to the next big Soulslike game,Lords of the Fallen,won’t have to wait much longer to see more of the dark fantasy action title.Lords of the Fallenfollows its 2014 predecessor of the same name and has recently received a release date of October 13.Being developed usingEpic Games' impressive Unreal Engine 5,Lords of the Fallenis being looked at as the next big Soulslike to satiate fans of brutally difficult third-person melee combat popularized by FromSoftware’sDark Souls,and more recentlyElden Ring. Despite the 2014 original flying under the radar, this new follow-up has a chance to make a name for itself in the realm of Soulslikes nine years later. While it’s currently unknown whether it will feature a sprawling open world likeElden Ring’s, fans are about to gain more insight aboutLords of the Fallen’s grueling and dreary world.RELATED:Soulslike Lords of the Fallen Confirms Release Date, Pre-Order Bonuses, and More With Jaw-Dropping Gameplay FootageOn Twitter, GamesRadar’s digital summer showcase Future Games Show announced thatHexworks’Lords of the Fallenwill show face at the upcoming event on June 10. The tweet continued to inform that the worlds of Axiom and Umbral, as well as some of the boss battles, will be the focus ofLords of the Fallen’s presence at the Future Games Show.
Little is known about the structureLords of the Fallen’s game world will take. While the 2014 original featured a linear world design, its upcoming sequel seems like it might be taking a larger-scaled approach. The mention of two parallel realms in Axiom and Umbral makes it seem like both of them will be separate open worlds, akin to howRedfallis split into two separate large maps. If Axiom and Umbral are open worlds, it will be interesting to see if the gametakes a page out ofElden Ring’s bookand forgoes quest logs and map markers in favor of the player exploring the areas organically.
With many Souls fans awaiting news ofElden Ring’s upcomingShadow of the ErdtreeDLC, thisLords of the Fallensequel has a chance to capture the hearts and minds of gamers in the mood for a new, tough-as-nails action RPG to challenge their skills. With smaller SoulslikesThymesiaandSteelrisingfalling flat late last year, the larger scaledLords of the Fallenwill look to stand out, and eager fans only have to wait until June 10 to learn more about its world and bosses.
Lords of the Fallenis coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on October 13.
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