In a nutshell

• Lords of the Fallen II revealed its first brutal gameplay trailer at The Game Awards 2025, showcasing faster, bloodsoaked soulslike combat built on Unreal Engine 5.
• Players step into the role of the Lampbearer, facing towering bosses like Heartroot Warden, Koydreth, and Lingao the Souring Storm, with new dismemberment and execution systems.
• Launching in 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, while Lords of the Fallen (2023) receives its final Version 2.5 update with Veteran Mode and enhanced boss battles.

CI Games has officially unveiled the first gameplay trailer for Lords of the Fallen II during The Game Awards 2025, giving fans a look at the highly anticipated sequel, which is scheduled to launch in 2026.

Lords of the Fallen II – A Dark New Chapter

Lords of the Fallen II will see players will step into the role of the Lampbearer, wielding a newly introduced dismemberment system and execution animations to tear through enemies in faster, more unforgiving combat.

The sequel expands on the original with bolder world design, a deeper bestiary, and jaw-dropping boss encounters.

Formidable Bosses Revealed

The trailer highlighted three fearsome bosses awaiting players:

• Heartroot Warden – A towering armored figure wielding a chain-bound greatsword.
• Koydreth – A winged horror striking from within a rune-etched mirror.
• Lingao the Souring Storm – A colossal dragon commanding wind and lightning.

Game Director James Lowe emphasized the studio’s “players-first philosophy,” promising faster combat, greater enemy variety, and spectacular boss battles as just the beginning of what’s to come.

Lords of the Fallen (2023) – Final Major Update

To tide fans over until the sequel, CI Games has released Version 2.5, the final major update for Lords of the Fallen (2023).

The update introduces:

• Bosses Reborn – Faster, tighter combat pacing with enhanced behaviors for bosses and mini-bosses.
• Veteran Mode – An ultimate test of skill with new attack patterns, faster transitions, and exclusive rewards like the Veteran of the Veil breastplate.
• Boss Weapons Reforged – Signature attack animations added to several boss weapons.