Lords of the Fallen 2, the follow-up to Hexworks and CI Games' recent reboot of the franchise, has been delayed to the first quarter of 2027.
The change affects every platform, including the Nintendo Switch 2 version that was announced during a recent Nintendo Direct.
The title had previously been slated to launch this fall; the publisher now says a Q1 2027 window will give the team more time to refine the game and avoid a crowded holiday release period.
Developer and publisher statement (paraphrased): The team reports ongoing collaboration with a Gameplay Feedback Team made up of Souls-like veterans within the Launch Creative Team.
That feedback, combined with the studio’s vision, revealed clear opportunities to improve the game’s core systems and overall player experience.
CI Games and Hexworks said additional integration, iteration, and polishing time is necessary to deliver the highest possible quality at launch.
The revised release window also positions the game outside a competitive holiday season so it can receive more attention.
The studio reaffirmed enthusiasm about reactions to recent reveals and thanked the community for its support, promising further updates in the months ahead.
A specific release date has not yet been announced.
What this means for Switch 2 and other platforms: The delay confirms that the Nintendo Switch 2 version will arrive alongside the PlayStation, Xbox, and PC editions in Q1 2027 rather than this fall.
The Switch 2 reveal at Nintendo Direct signaled Nintendo’s interest in hosting major multiplatform titles on the next-gen handheld, and CI Games’ announcement keeps the release window unified across formats.
Context and next steps: Hexworks, credited with reviving the Lords of the Fallen franchise, and publisher CI Games are positioning the sequel as a standout dark fantasy action RPG that benefits from player-focused feedback during development.
Fans and retailers can expect more news and a concrete release date from the developer and publisher as production milestones are met and the team prepares for a Q1 2027 launch.
The change affects every platform, including the Nintendo Switch 2 version that was announced during a recent Nintendo Direct.
The title had previously been slated to launch this fall; the publisher now says a Q1 2027 window will give the team more time to refine the game and avoid a crowded holiday release period.
Developer and publisher statement (paraphrased): The team reports ongoing collaboration with a Gameplay Feedback Team made up of Souls-like veterans within the Launch Creative Team.
That feedback, combined with the studio’s vision, revealed clear opportunities to improve the game’s core systems and overall player experience.
CI Games and Hexworks said additional integration, iteration, and polishing time is necessary to deliver the highest possible quality at launch.
The revised release window also positions the game outside a competitive holiday season so it can receive more attention.
The studio reaffirmed enthusiasm about reactions to recent reveals and thanked the community for its support, promising further updates in the months ahead.
A specific release date has not yet been announced.
What this means for Switch 2 and other platforms: The delay confirms that the Nintendo Switch 2 version will arrive alongside the PlayStation, Xbox, and PC editions in Q1 2027 rather than this fall.
The Switch 2 reveal at Nintendo Direct signaled Nintendo’s interest in hosting major multiplatform titles on the next-gen handheld, and CI Games’ announcement keeps the release window unified across formats.
Context and next steps: Hexworks, credited with reviving the Lords of the Fallen franchise, and publisher CI Games are positioning the sequel as a standout dark fantasy action RPG that benefits from player-focused feedback during development.
Fans and retailers can expect more news and a concrete release date from the developer and publisher as production milestones are met and the team prepares for a Q1 2027 launch.
