Lords of the Fallen Releases Major 2.0 Update

CI Games has released the major Version 2.0 update for Lords of the Fallen, adding a free Friend’s Pass, shared progression cross-play co-op, an overhauled character creator, and much more. Since its release in late 2023, Lords of the Fallen has received over 50 updates, with the developers eager to continue adding polish to the popular action game.

Despite CI Games being hit with layoffs in the middle of 2024, Lords of the Fallen has continued to thrive, with the developers releasing a steady stream of updates and fresh content for players to enjoy. The notoriously difficult soulslike is a successor to the 2014 title of the same name, and upon its release in 2023, it managed to sell over one million copies in its first ten days. Despite some reviews being less than enthusiastic at the start, a steady stream of fixes and updates has improved the game’s overall feedback, and the newest patch is bringing with it tons of new mechanics and player-requested features.

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Rumors of the Lords of the Fallen Version 2.0 patch coming in April have turned out to be true, with the update now live. The largest additions include shared progression cross-play co-op, a dedicated jump button, an overhauled character creator, modernized UI, and improved tutorials for new players. A new free Friend’s Pass will allow one player who owns the game to enjoy online co-op with another player who does not own the game, and smoother combat animations and improved weapon response make Lords of the Fallen feel even more refined. While the update is now live for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S users, as well as those using Epic Games Store and Windows Store, the 2.0 update has been temporarily delayed on Steam due to a technical issue. It is unclear when this will be resolved.

Version 2.0 is just the newest in a long line of updates for the action game, with Lords of the Fallen‘s February patch adding more dynamic HUD options, something many players had requested. The update also added the ability for players to summon NPC helpers from the start of the game, rather than only being able to do so after one death. The developers welcome player feedback, and the community has been pleased with how quickly certain bugs and issues are addressed by the team.

CI Games is currently hard at work on a Lords of the Fallen sequel, which is currently slated to release in 2026. In a recently published roadmap from the developer, it was confirmed that full production is underway and the sequel will feature higher production values and a more “commercial art style and narrative.”

Lords of the Fallen Version 2.0 Patch Notes

Full Shared Progression Co-op

Embark on a seamless co-op journey with Shared Progression Co-op where both players now save all mainline progress; join a fellow lampbearer in automatic matchmaking or journey together with a friend (needs to be on the same New Game playthrough and have killed a similar number of bosses within a margin of one). You also still have the option of playing standard co-op if you’d rather not share progression. In all online sessions, both players can now revive each other, as well as collecting 100% vigor, and loot. Crossplay is fully supported via password matchmaking, ensuring you can connect across platforms.

Free Friend’s Pass

Invite any friend to join your adventure with the Free Friend’s Pass! Players without the full game can experience the entire adventure by your side for free, across all platforms. They’ll have single player access to the character creator and full tutorial area, and will save all character progress and loot between sessions You’re free to play alongside as many different friends as you from one session to the next.

Refined Combat & Movement

V2.0 builds on the improvements already made in V1.7, with combat and movement feeling more accurate and responsive than ever:

• Enhanced Combat Mechanics: Improved weapon responsiveness, upgraded lock-on with Grievous Strike prompts, and smoother evasions for more fluid battles.
• Improved Combat Audio: Feel every clash, parry, and block with upgraded audio feedback, immersing you deeper into the fight.
• Faster Soulflay: Soulflay is now quicker, making it an even more effective tool in combat.
• Smoother Movement: Refined turning and running animations give you greater control

Lamp Guidance: Lost in the winding paths of Mournstead? The new Lamp Guidance mechanic will help light your way, a new feature that reveals the path to your next Vestige.

Character Creator Overhaul Craft your ideal Lampbearer with an upgraded Character Creator. We’ve improved facial options, textures, and body shapes for both the male and female options, to enable more realistic-looking avatars.

Dedicated Jump Button: Gain greater control across the chasms of Mournstead with an all-new Dedicated Jump Button. Jump anytime, anywhere, without sprinting, for more precise platforming

UI Overhaul: Experience a more streamlined and modernized UI for easier UI navigation.

Revamped Tutorial and Guidebook: New to the Umbral realm? Our revamped tutorial offers more user-friendly prompts for improved player onboarding, while an all-new guidebook allows you to revisit previous prompts at any time.

Lords of the Fallen

6/10

Released

October 13, 2023

ESRB

M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Violence

Developer(s)

HEXWORKS

Engine

Unreal Engine 5