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Development
Valor Mortis is being developed by One More Level and published by Lyrical Games. As an original IP, it represents a new direction for the studio while building on its established strengths in fast, first-person action. The game is in active development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, with a target launch window of Fall 2026.
The Studio
One More Level is a Polish studio best known for Ghostrunner and its sequel Ghostrunner 2, both first-person action games celebrated for their precise, high-speed combat. That pedigree is a natural fit for a first-person Soulslike, where timing, reading enemies, and deliberate movement are central. With Valor Mortis, the team applies its first-person expertise to a slower, more methodical combat style grounded in stamina management, parrying, and weighty melee exchanges rather than the breakneck pace of its earlier work.
Publisher and Technology
Lyrical Games is handling publishing duties for the project. On the technical side, the game is built in Unreal Engine 5, which underpins its first-person presentation and the atmospheric, horror-leaning visuals of its corrupted alternate-history setting. The project has been associated with director Radoslaw Ratusznik, though leadership credits may be confirmed in more detail closer to release.
Announcement and Playtest
The game was revealed during Gamescom in August 2025, introducing its premise of a Napoleonic alternate history overrun by a supernatural plague. Following the reveal, a playtest took place in October 2025, giving players an early opportunity to experience the first-person Soulslike combat and the lantern-based progression loop. These two moments form the public foundation of the game's development story so far, with the team targeting a Fall 2026 release.
Development Timeline
Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
August 2025 | Revealed at Gamescom |
October 2025 | Playtest |
Fall 2026 | Planned release |
Not Yet Announced
Several details remain unconfirmed at this stage of development. The studio has not announced any specific editions of the game, has not revealed pricing, and has not published PC system requirements. An exact release date within the Fall 2026 window has likewise not been given.
Editions: not yet announced.
Pricing: not yet announced.
PC system requirements: not yet announced.
Exact release date: not yet confirmed beyond the Fall 2026 window.
This page will be updated as One More Level and Lyrical Games share more about the game's production, platforms, and launch plans ahead of its Fall 2026 release.