CI Games and Hexworks have announced a new 'Version 2.0' update now available for Lords of the Fallen, including full shared progression in the game's cross-play co-op mode, improved combat & exploration refinements in gameplay, revamped UI, and improved character creation variety.
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Additionally, a new Free Friend's Pass is now available, giving anyone access to the character creator and tutorial area of the game for free. These free players can then join a friend's purchased game, which can be played in its entirety, keeping character progression and loot for the free player. World progression is not saved on the free player's account. While the update will be live on all platforms, it has been delayed on Steam.
A version 2.0 trailer and details can be found below, via CI Games.
CI Games is thrilled to unveil Lords of the Fallen Version 2.0, the definitive edition of the action-RPG, available from 8 am PST on April 17th, as a free update for all owners across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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
