CI Games Terminates Lords of the Fallen II Epic Games Store Exclusivity Deal
The termination removes a major platform-exclusive barrier for the PC version of a high-profile Soulslike sequel, potentially opening the door to a Steam release and a broader audience.
Reporting from 3 sources: Automaton, GameBusiness.jp, Game Spark.
Developer CI Games has terminated its exclusivity agreement with Epic Games for the PC version of the upcoming action RPG Lords of the Fallen II. The company disclosed a separation agreement, signed on April 14, 2026, that voids the exclusive distribution rights granted to Epic Games under a letter of intent from June 2024. CI Games reported the termination to Polish investors on May 18, noting that immediate disclosure was delayed by about a month to protect the company's interests. The separation agreement is conditional and does not affect existing contracts for Unreal Engine or Epic Online Services. No reason for the termination was provided. Lords of the Fallen II, a sequel to the 2015 Soulslike title, is scheduled for a 2026 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. As of now, the game's official website still lists the Epic Games Store as the PC sales platform, leaving the possibility of a Steam release open. The game features a protagonist who can traverse realms of the living and the dead, with combat using melee and ranged attacks, magic, and online multiplayer for up to four players.
The separation agreement was signed on April 14, 2026, but CI Games delayed disclosure until May 18, citing the need to protect the company's legitimate interests. The agreement is conditional, and the company did not provide a reason for the termination.
Contracts for Unreal Engine and Epic Online Services are not affected by the separation agreement. The game's official website still lists the Epic Games Store as the PC sales platform.
The game is set in a world consumed by darkness. Players can switch between the realms of the living and the dead, using various weapons and magic to traverse a vast crumbling kingdom. Environments include moonlit fortresses and corrupted temples. The game offers countless build combinations and supports online multiplayer for up to four players.
Lords of the Fallen II was announced at gamescom ONL 2025. It is scheduled for release in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Store pages for PlayStation and Xbox have also been opened.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
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- Automaton 期待のソウルライクARPG『ロード・オブ・ザ・フォールン II』PC版、Epic Gamesストアでの独占販売計画が撤回か。開発元がEpic Gamesとの“契約解消”を報告
- GameBusiness.jp アクションRPG続編『Lords of the Fallen II』Epic GamesでのPC版独占契約解除を発表。Steam版が2026年リリースの可能性も？
- Game Spark アクションRPG続編『Lords of the Fallen II』Epic GamesでのPC版独占契約解除を発表。Steam版が2026年リリースの可能性も？ | Game*Spark - 国内・海外ゲーム情報サイト