Tag: Ci Games
Give the people what they want
A sequel to Lords of the Fallen is underway at developer Hexworks, and it may end up looking quite different from its predecessor, according to the latest financial report from publisher CI Games. Details remain quite scant, but along with gameplay improvements and additional game modes, the sequel will reportedly opt...
News Lords of the Fallen 2 Is In Development, Targeting a 2026 Release on PS5
Rise and Fallen
A sequel to last year's Lords of the Fallen is in the works, and it's currently aiming for a 2026 release. How do we know this? Well, because a new business filing from publisher CI Games straight up says that it's happening. The project itself hasn't been announced or revealed yet, but the plans are right there, in print, on Polish...
News Next Free Lords of the Fallen Update Turns the PS5 Game into a Roguelite
Modifier system available today
Lords of the Fallen developer Hexworks has revealed the final free content drop in its post-launch roadmap will take the form of a roguelite modifier system, and it's available on PS5 today. When beginning a fresh playthrough or jumping into New Game+, you'll now have the chance to change the way the game plays and...
News Lords of the Fallen Seasonal Content Starts Today, New Quests and Gear
New quests, gear, features, and snowballs
Successful Souls-like Lords of the Fallen will be patched today with the first of two seasonal updates that bring quests, weapons and armour pieces, and spells to the PS5 game. Offerings of Orius arrives today while Trial of the Three Spirits drops on 21st December 2023, each adding more features and festive...
News Massive Lords of the Fallen PS5 Update Implements 'Complete Overhaul to All Bosses'
Amongst other things
Lords of the Fallen update v1.1.326 is now live on PS5, bringing the expected suite of optimisations and improvements, including an ambitious overhaul of the game's boss encounters. Developer Hexworks posted the complete list of patch notes to Reddit for those interested, and we'll go through the PS5-specific highlights below...
News Lords of the Fallen PS5 Patch Changes New Game Plus, Improves Performance
One for the sadists
Dark fantasy Souls-like Lords of the Fallen just got a new patch on PS5, addressing performance and stability issues, changing how New Game Plus works for the masochists already there. Plus, between consoles, crossplay has been introduced, so now PlayStation and Xbox players alike can mope around Mournstead together. Developer...
News Well-Received Souls-Like Lords of the Fallen Tops 1 Million Sales
Fall in
Lords of the Fallen, the fairly well-reviewed Souls-like that launched just over a week ago on PS5 and other platforms, has sold more than 1 million copies. Not a bad result at all considering how busy the recent release schedule has been, plus the fact that it feels as though the Souls-like genre is teetering on the edge of oversaturation...
News Lords of the Fallen PS5 Global Unlock Times Revealed
Unleash darkness
Lords of the Fallen is this week's Souls-like, hot off the grimdark presses, and we enjoyed our time with the game, awarding it 7/10 in our review. If you've been anticipating this one, you'll be glad to know that it launches fairly imminently, depending on what part of the world you call home, and preload is now live on PS5. CI G
News Lords of the Fallen PS5 Trailer Will Make a Blasphemer of You Yet
Immortal or not, the gods will feel our blades
Lords of the Fallen's release is imminent, and while we aren't there quite yet, we have a new trailer to tide us over in the meantime. Prepare to die or something like it from 13th October on PS5. Reputedly more than five times larger than the original 2014 Lords of the Fallen, this bleak fantasy world...
News Lords of the Fallen Overview Trailer Summarises Story, Gameplay of Promising Souls-Like
Dare to believe
The original Lords of the Fallen was a just-okay action RPG that didn't quite capture the magic of FromSoft's Dark Souls series. Now, nearly a decade later, its sequel of the same name is looking like a much more exciting prospect. The new Lords of the Fallen has gone gold, launching on 13th October, and it looks highly promising in...
News Highly Promising PS5 Souls-Like Lords of the Fallen Is Ready for Release
You're already dead
There aren’t many developers not named FromSoftware making compelling Souls-like experiences, but Hexworks may be about to overcome that challenge with Lords of the Fallen. After a recent hands-on session, we dared to describe the outing as in the “upper-echelons” of the increasingly popular genre – hearty praise, indeed...
News Lords of the Fallen Sets a Creepy Tone in New Story Trailer
Out in October
One of the many games heading our way in October is Lords of the Fallen, which is shaping up very nicely indeed. A new story trailer can be seen above, which hints at some of the lore players can soak in while they slash away at all sorts of monstrosities. The main takeaway we got from the video is that this game is set to feature...
News Lords of the Fallen Seriously Upgrades PS5 Sounds Prior to Launch
Sounding good
Lords of the Fallen, the Souls-like action RPG, has been shaping up nicely for some time now – as we pointed out in a recent preview. However, one thing that fans had been criticising on social media were the sound effects – particularly in a couple of IGN previews. To developer Hexworks’ credit, it’s responded swiftly, and...
News Lords of the Fallen PS5 Equips Performance, Quality Mode
Good
Lords of the Fallen is looking like a good bet for players seeking their grimdark fix on PS5. With there still no sign of a solid release date for Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, the dark fantasy epic is shaping up to be a real treat for masochists seeking a mechanical challenge. It's been confirmed to feature the performance and...
Preview Duelling Worlds Set Lords of the Fallen Apart from Other Souls-Likes
Our thoughts after three hours of play
FromSoftware is almost certainly waiting until next year now to release Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, so in the meantime, how about a more traditional take on the Dark Souls formula? Developer Hexworks is resurrecting the Lords of the Fallen IP following its forgotten 2014 instalment with a bigger and...
News Lords of the Fallen Boss Fights Take Centre Stage in New Gameplay Video
Brothers fight till the end
Building on last week's 18-minute gameplay demonstration, Lords of the Fallen studio Hexworks has published another video via IGN that this time focuses exclusively on two boss encounters. Titled Tancred, the Master of Castigations and Reinhold the Immured, they're brothers who you'll have to fight one after the other...
News Lords of the Fallen PS5 Shows Tons of Promise in 18-Minute Gameplay Deep Dive
Dual-realm footage revealed
With titles like Assassin's Creed Mirage, Alan Wake 2, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 releasing around the same time, PS5 game Lords of the Fallen may not be something you pick up on day one. However, a new 18-minute gameplay deep dive from developer Hexworks is proof of why it should remain on your wishlist, as the...
News Lords of the Fallen Really Is Shaping Up to Be a Surprise PS5 Stunner
Another impressive showing for upcoming adventure
There may have been confusion over its name, but now we know it’s settled on the Lords of the Fallen moniker (again), we can safely say the sequel-cum-reboot-cum-remake-cum-reimagining is looking utterly outstanding. No, we really mean that – this gameplay showcase is ridiculously impressive,...
News Lords of the Fallen Offers a Promising Dark Souls Fix This October
New gameplay revealed
Following a leak last week, Hexworks has now confirmed its take on the Dark Souls formula, named Lords of the Fallen, will indeed launch for PS5 on 13th October 2023. While it does goes by the same name as the original PS4 title, this is a complete reboot of the series, and today's gameplay trailer proves that
News Lords of the Fallen PS5 Release Might Be Set for October
The 13th to be precise
Developer Hexworks could be planning to release PS5 title Lords of the Fallen on 13th October 2023, if a new post from Xbox Store dataminer Aggiornamenti Lumia is to be believed. With a reliable track record, the poster simply tweeted out the date and the game's key art, presumably having found it on the backend. If this is...
News Lords of the Fallen Looks Ridiculously Good on PS5
Unreal Engine 5 being put through its paces
If you weren’t aware, the Game Developers Conference is underway, which means there’s been an upswing in announcements relating to technology and engines. Epic Games is one company in attendance, and it’s partnered with a number of studios to showcase the enormous potential of Unreal Engine 5...
News Upcoming PS5 Action RPG The Lords of the Fallen Gets Some Impressive New Screenshots
It's got souls
The Lords of the Fallen made a slightly odd first impression when it was first announced back in 2018. Originally titled Lords of the Fallen 2, it's a sequel to Lords of the Fallen — the 2014 Souls-like action RPG — and it dropped the '2' last year when the project was re-revealed. The good news is that the game has looked...
News The Lords of the Fallen Teases PS5 Gameplay in Moody Trailer
The name is still confusing
The Lords of the Fallen has shown off a brand new trailer, showing off snippets of gameplay for the first time. This action RPG is a sort of reboot, heading to PS5 — though there's no release date as yet. It looks pretty good; the dark fantasy comes across strong with eerie settings and lots of freaky enemies to slice...
News The Lords of the Fallen Drops the 2, Brings Gothic RPG Action to PS5
Back on your feet
Lords of the Fallen 2, first confirmed to be in development for PS4 all the way back in 2018, is now called The Lords of the Fallen, dropping the 2 and adding a 'The'. Oh, and it's coming to PS5...maybe next year? The new trailer doesn't say, but this thing's been in development for ages now. The first Lords of the Fal
News Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 Finally Sets Sights on PS5 in August
Locked and loaded
After a bizarre last-minute delay, CI Games’ long-range snipe-a-thon Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 will finally set sights on the PlayStation 5 on 24th August. The title, of course, launched on PS4 on 4th June and was originally scheduled to deploy on Sony’s next-gen system at the same time, but the developer made the...
News Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 Delayed on PS5 Only Due to Unforeseen Issues
Still launching next month on PS4
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 will not release on 4th June for PlayStation 5 as planned, as developer CI Games has made the unprecedented decision to delay the game on Sony’s next-gen console only. The title will still release on PS4 and other formats – including Xbox Series X|S and PC – next month. “CI...
News Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 Sets Sights on PS5, PS4 on 4th June
On target
CI Games’ long-range first-person shooter Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 has set sights on a 4th June release date for PlayStation 5 and PS4, with pre-orders already live at participating retailers. This time, the developer is dialling up the distance to upwards of 1,000 meters, as you “utilise authentic gear and weaponry across...
News Lords of the Fallen 2 Has a Logo, And That's About It
Hype masters
Lords of the Fallen 2 is in development for PlayStation 5, and just to prove that to you, publisher CI Games has the logo above to show off. Yep, that's a logo alright. Since the game's announcement a few years ago, development has supposedly grown substantially to the point where this sequel has a great chance of becoming popular...
News Lords of the Fallen 2 Creates New Team Hexworks for PS5 Development
Studio made up of roughly 25 people
Publisher CI Games has opened up a brand new studio based in both Barcelona and Bucharest to take over development of Lords of the Fallen 2. The team of roughly 25 people is said to include industry veterans, all of which are planning to put out the follow-up to one of the earliest titles to imitate Dark Souls on...
News Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts Scouts a 22nd November Release Date
Silent scope
After the failed open world experiment of Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3, publisher CI Games is going back to basics with Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts – a Siberia-set campaign with five maps, each designed to be replayed over and over again in order to unlock additional tools and gear. It sounds Hitman-esque, and that’s no bad thing in...
News Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts Takes the Franchise to Siberia
The hunter becomes the hunted
Ah, another Sniper: Ghost Warrior game. After the third entry didn't exactly set the world alight, CI Games is back with another stab at things in the form of Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts. It's coming to PS4, and it said to be "coming soon". Check out the announcement trailer above. In an effort to mix things up,...
News Lords of the Fallen 2 in Development for PS4 at a New Studio
Yay
The reception to Lords of the Fallen, a fairly blatant Dark Souls clone, was rather lukewarm, but that hasn't stopped publisher CI Games from giving the series another shot. Lords of the Fallen 2 is in development, and in a statement on its website, the publisher has partnered with a new developer to work on the sequel. Defiant Studios is a...
News Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3's Bad Press Continues as Multiplayer Is Nowhere to Be Seen at Launch
Missing the mark
It's not going well for Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3, is it? The open world shooter launched today in North America in Europe, but it already seems unable to catch a break. Following the news that its loading times can creep above the five minute mark on PlayStation 4, the title was met with mostly middling reviews. Indeed, we gave it a...
Review Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 (PS4)
Ghost in the hell
After our multiple hours with Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3, we don't see it stalking much besides the bargain bin. Obviously this property has no relation to the sniper games created by Rebellion (Sniper Elite and Nazi Zombie Army), and after just a few minutes anyone can realise it definitely doesn't deserve to be riding the coattails...
News Take Aim at 25 Minutes of Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 Gameplay
Silent scope
This game may be called Sniper Ghost Warrior 3, but you'll have to wait a good 15 minutes before you get a glimpse of any actual long distance gunplay. CI Games is going all Far Cry 4 with the latest entry in its surprisingly successful first-person series, and so there's a wealth of stealth gameplay on display here. In truth, the...
News Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 Targets PlayStation 4 in 2016
Boom! Headshot
Has there ever been a December quite like this? Typically, the industry is packed up and ready for Christmas right about now, but following Sony’s major PlayStation Experience keynote earlier in the month, we’re now having to contend with a host of game announcements. Indeed, if yesterday’s DmC: Definitive Edition reveal...
