Includes Free Friend’s Pass, Full Shared Progression Co-op, Enhanced Combat and Movement, and More.
Thursday, April 17th, 2025 – CI Games is thrilled to unveil Lords of the Fallen Version 2.0, the definitive edition of the action-RPG, available from 8am PST on April 17th, as a free update for all owners across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Lords of the Fallen Version 2.0 - launch trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jQ3S2JzA9s&ab_channel=CIGames
Culminating over 50 post-launch updates driven by community feedback, this major release solidifies Lords of the Fallen as offering the ultimate co-op experience for a souls-like. Beyond numerous highly-requested player updates and improvements, V2.0 introduces a genre-first Free Friend’s Pass allowing any player to experience the entire game for free when adventuring with a companion who owns the base game.
“Version 2.0 is the definitive edition of Lords of the Fallen and contains 50+ post-launch updates” - said Marek Tymninski, CEO of CI Games. “The Free Friend’s Pass, shared progression co-op, and more are our way of saying thank you to our community. Honestly, the game has grown way beyond what we first imagined when we launched in 2023 – now is the perfect time for new players to join our franchise and current fans to experience Lords in an exciting new light.”
KEY FEATURES OF VERSION 2.0:
FREE FRIEND’S PASS
● All players have free access to the character creator and entire tutorial area base game
● Following tutorial completion, players can experience the entire adventure in online co-op when playing with a friend who owns the base game. Character progress and loot are saved between sessions
● Only the host retains world progression
FULL SHARED PROGRESSION & CROSS-PLAY CO-OP
● Both players save all mainline story progress when on the same ‘New Game’ playthrough having killed a similar number of main bosses (within one)
● Defeated bosses and lit beacons persist in both worlds
● Both players can revive each other
● Both players collect 100% vigor and all loot
IMPROVED COMBAT AND MOVEMENT
● Fully revamped combat system for more precise weapon handling
● Refined lock-on mechanics ensure intuitive enemy targeting
● Dedicated jump button for improved platforming
● New Umbral Lamp guidance mechanic highlighting the path forward through Mournstead
● Upgraded movement with improved mobility, faster evasions, and more responsive controls
● Full weapon audio overhaul for a richer, more impactful soundscape, amplifying every swing, parry, and block
● New grievous strike button prompts
VISUAL AND TECHNICAL UPGRADES
● Enhanced character creator with improved facial options, skin textures, and body shapes for both male and female models
● Revamped UI for a cleaner, easier-to-navigate interface
● An all-new guidebook allowing players to reference previous tutorial prompts at any time
To celebrate the release, players can take advantage of the following discounts across all platforms:
PlayStation Spring Sale (April 9th – April 23rd):
● Standard Edition: 72% off at $19.60
● Deluxe Upgrade Pack (from Standard to Deluxe): 72% off at $5.60
Xbox Spring Sale (April 17th – May 1st):
● Standard Edition: 70% off at $20.99, also included in Game Pass
● Deluxe Edition: 70% off at $23.99
Steam Custom Sale (April 17th – May 1st):
● Standard Edition: 67% off at $19.80
● Deluxe Edition: 67% off at $23.10
Epic Games Store Savings (April 10th – April 24th):
● Standard Edition: 67% off at $19.80
● Deluxe Edition: 67% off at $23.10
*Exact pricing may vary slightly by platform.
For more information, visit https://www.cigames.com/en/.
Links:
Official Website: https://lordsofthefallen.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lotfgame
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/cigames
Official Website: https://lordsofthefallen.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lotfgame
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/cigames
About CI Games
Founded in 2002, CI Games is an independent, global video games developer and publisher. The company has created internationally recognised and celebrated titles for nearly 25 years, including the Lords of the Fallen and Sniper Ghost Warrior franchises. CI Games is currently developing the next major instalment of the Lords of the Fallen franchise due in 2026. For more information, please visit www.cigames.com.
