
Lords of the Fallen II was just featured during the Gamescom Opening Night Live. Here’s a breakdown of everything that was revealed.
No major gaming event is complete without a fresh soulslike taking the spotlight, and for Gamescom 2025’s Opening Night Live, Lords of the Fallen 2 claimed that role. Acting as a direct sequel to the 2023 surprise hit—which rebooted a less celebrated 2014 title—Lords of the Fallen 2 returns players to the grim realm of Mournstead, now torn from within as the boundary between life and death grows thin.
The announcement trailer introduced a new central character, referred to only as “the Lampbearer,” clashing with various foes and what appears to be one of the game’s major bosses. The title is officially launching on 2026 for PlayStation 5, with an initial look at gameplay expected later in 2025. Wishlisting is now open.