INDEPENDENT LORDS OF THE FALLEN II GUIDES

Two worlds — one lamp to survive them both

Lords of the Fallen II is due in Q1 2027. Until then we keep to what CI Games and Hexworks have actually confirmed — full guides start at launch.

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// At a glance

Lords of the Fallen II at a glance

DeveloperHexworks
PublisherCI Games
ReleaseQ1 2027
PlatformsPC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · Switch 2
GenreSoulslike action RPG
Co-opFull co-op progression (Umbral 2.0)
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Lords of the Fallen II guides

Practical, in-depth guides for Lords of the Fallen II — covering your first steps in Axiom, class selection, Umbral survival, combat, and co-op.

// Patch notes — what changed lately
  • EVENTJun 12, 2026CI Games Lifting the Veil Ep. 10 (June 12, 2026) and Summer Game Fest 2026 'Battle for Thorngar' trailer confirmed: katana weapon class added (community request), scythe weapon class, full shared-progression co-op at launch with no session rollback on boss defeats, simultaneous Steam + Epic Games Store PC release (Fall 2026), new biome Ysiguen (Japanese mythology-inspired, pagoda towers), and dragon boss Lingao the Souring Storm.
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Beginner

Beginner's Guide — Survive Your First Hours in Axiom

Vestiges, the Umbral Lamp, stat priorities and the habits that keep you alive in the early game.

9 min read · Jun 29, 2026READ →
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Co-op

Co-op Guide — How to Play the Whole Game Together

How shared progression works, co-op in the Umbral, build synergies, and tips for smooth sessions.

6 min read · Jun 29, 2026READ →
// FAQ

Quick answers

When does Lords of the Fallen II release and on which platforms?

Lords of the Fallen II is due in Q1 2027 on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 — making it the first Lords of the Fallen title to release on a Nintendo platform. It was originally planned for fall 2026; in June 2026 CI Games and Hexworks moved it to Q1 2027 for extra polish and to stay out of the crowded holiday window. There is no exact date yet.

Do I need to have played the original Lords of the Fallen (2023) first?

Familiarity with the 2023 game helps you understand the world, but Lords of the Fallen II tells a story set 100 years later and is designed to be accessible as a standalone entry. The Umbral ending of the first game is treated as canon, which sets the stage for LOTF II's world state — a brief lore recap is built into the opening of the sequel.

What is the Umbral realm in Lords of the Fallen II?

The Umbral is a parallel mirror world that overlaps the mortal realm (Axiom). Using the Umbral Lamp you can step into the Umbral to reveal hidden paths, reach otherwise inaccessible areas, and revive after death — but lingering too long draws increasingly powerful threats. In LOTF II the Umbral 2.0 system makes the realm bleed dynamically into Axiom, creating shifting environments and escalating danger the longer you remain.

Does Lords of the Fallen II have co-op multiplayer?

Yes. Lords of the Fallen II features full co-op progression — both players retain all quest and upgrade progress earned during a session. Up to two players can explore Axiom and the Umbral together. The Umbral 2.0 system is fully co-op compatible, meaning both players can shift between realms and share Umbral threats.

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