Lords of the Fallen II writer CI Video games has proven gameplay footage of its Soulslike sequel throughout The Sport Awards 2025, that includes new character Omeuras and enemy limbs flying in all places.
Forward of tonight’s displaying, IGN requested CI Video games for extra element on what we might simply seen, eager for extra element forward of the sport’s launch in some unspecified time in the future in 2026.
Most outstanding within the trailer is Omeuras, who CI Video games inventive strategist Ryan Hill advised IGN is likely one of the sequel’s central characters. She’s delivered to life by Hannah Melbourne, who beforehand performed Agrias Oaks in Ultimate Fantasy Ways, and The Sorceress in Path of Exile 2.
“With the sequel, we wished to craft a story that is extra accessible and character-driven, whereas nonetheless honouring the environmental storytelling that Soulslike followers love,” Hill stated. “Gamers who need to dive deep into the lore completely can, however we additionally need each participant to succeed in the top of the sport understanding the journey they’ve taken and the pivotal position they’ve performed in shaping this world.”
One other key focus within the trailer is Lords of the Fallen II’s new dismemberment characteristic, which lets you lop limbs off enemies like no person’s enterprise. Lords of the Fallen has by no means been squeamish with its blood and guts, however its builders say they’ve heard the decision from followers for much more.
“After we requested our neighborhood simply how far we must always push the gore within the subsequent Lords of the Fallen, the reply was loud and unanimous: ‘go all in’,” Hill famous. “It is a sport made by adults for adults, and we did not need to dilute the brutality or depth of that have. Soulslikes thrive on problem, and that rush you get when defeating an enemy is in contrast to anything. Enhancing that second with a dynamic dismemberment system takes the satisfaction to a different degree – as an alternative of enemies merely ragdolling to the ground, gamers can actually tear them aside.”
So, can each limb be eliminated? “Sure – each limb may be eliminated.”
Tonight’s displaying for Lords of the Fallen 2 comes simply hours after CI Video games launched a ultimate shock replace for its predecessor, capping off virtually two years’ of post-launch assist that has helped flip participant sentiment round. Whereas these updates have been welcomed, CI Video games stated it had learnt from the expertise, and been listening to fan suggestions “from day one.”
“The journey from launch to Lords of the Fallen Model 2.5 (launched yesterday) was transformative for our workforce. Over 70 updates later, the sport developed considerably, and that evolution was pushed immediately by our relationship with the neighborhood. These learnings formed not solely how we construct, however how we pay attention,” Hill concluded.
“For the sequel, we’ve been actively partaking our fast-growing neighborhood from day one, understanding precisely what they need from the subsequent chapter. You possibly can already see a few of these requests mirrored in our new gameplay reveal trailer: a extra diverse sport world, extra distinctive and memorable boss encounters, and a deeper, extra significant Umbral realm expertise.”
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