2026 is going to be packed with Soulslikes, which is not surprising considering the genre's continued popularity. Joining the likes of Nioh 3 and Code Vein II will be Lords of the Fallen II, the third entry in the series which is set out to expand some of the best features of its predecessor, including the dual-world setup that sets it apart from other similar games.
Following its Gamescom 2025 debut earlier this year, a new look at CI Games' upcoming Soulslike arrived today with a new trailer shown during today's The Game Awards. Judging from the new footage, the intensity of the game will be amped up, improving on some of its predecessor's core features, such as the aforementioned dual-world setup, considerably.
The new look at Lords of the Fallen II isn't the only news related to the franchise today. The original Lords of the Fallen received its final update, update 2.5, which builds on the improvements introduced in update 2.0 "by further refining the flow of battle across both Legacy mode (the base experience), and all-new Veteran mode," both of which sport more brutal boss battles and more. This extended support for the game is commendable, demonstrating CI Games' commitment to delivering an experience that all Soulslike fans can appreciate.
If you're planning to get Lords of the Fallen II on PC, you can also check out its official system requirements to prepare ahead of yet another year filled with Soulslikes.
About the author: Francesco De Meo has been covering video games and technology since 2012, starting his career at small outlets like Gamersyndrome and GeekSnack. After joining Wccftech gaming section in 2015, he quickly expanded his video gaming coverage with in-depth reporting, interviews with iconic industry figures such as Grasshopper Manufacture founder and No More Heroes creator Goichi "Suda51" Suda, Resident Evil series creator Shinji Mikami, Team NINJA's president and Nioh series director Fumihiko Yasuda, and Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, reviews and on-the-ground coverage of major industry events such as Gamescom and E3. When he's not reporting or reviewing, Francesco can be found playing the genres he loves most, spending time with his six cats, reading, writing music, playing guitar and drumming for his progressive rock band.
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