Hexworks, the creative minds behind Lords of the Fallen, have introduced a significant update labeled version 1.5, which includes the addition of a robust modifier system introducing a Roguelite mode. This latest update from Lords of the Fallen represents the culmination of ongoing efforts since the game's launch, focusing on enhancing performance, stability, and introducing a plethora of new features.
Released by CI Games and developed by Hexworks, Lords of the Fallen made its mark on the gaming world in October 2023. The game offers players an immersive experience of intense melee combat coupled with magical abilities, all viewed from a dynamic third-person perspective. Players are immersed in a richly interconnected universe spanning different realms, using a magical lantern to traverse between the realms of the living and the dead. As they navigate challenging environments, players combat enemies and accumulate experience points. Following its release, the game received predominantly positive reviews and achieved commercial success, with over a million copies sold within the initial ten days of its release.
The latest update, named Master of Fate, for Lords of the Fallen introduces the Advanced Game Modifier System, enabling players to customize their gaming experience according to their preferences. This system empowers players to personalize their playthrough by selecting from a range of seven modifiers. Among these options are features like Ironman, which implements a permadeath mechanic, Pre-Upgraded Loot for improved equipment discoveries, Randomized Loot for surprising item drops, and more. These modifiers not only adjust the gameplay difficulty but also offer a fresh perspective for each playthrough, intensifying the soulslike ambiance of Lords of the Fallen.
In addition to previous updates, Hexworks has fine-tuned the game by addressing performance issues, enhancing gameplay mechanics, and adjusting difficulty levels. The update introduces additional content such as new questlines like Season of the Bleak, Trial of the Three Spirits, and Way of the Bucket, alongside new armor and weapon sets, spells, and devastating strikes to enrich the combat experience. Lords of the Fallen update 1.5 also brings technical enhancements such as support for AMD FSR3 for improved visuals and gameplay performance, along with fixes for multiplayer issues and crash-related bugs, aiming to offer players a seamless gaming experience.
Players eager to delve into the new content and explore the Roguelite mode can access the Advanced Game Modifier System by following simple steps within the game's interface. This accessibility ensures that players can immerse themselves in the updated gameplay mechanics and challenges presented by the successful Lords of the Fallen.
Lords of the Fallen Update v1.5 Patch Notes
- Major improvements in performance, optimization, and stability
- Refined difficulty balancing, including reduced mob density and weakened ranged attacks
- Separated PvP and PvE game balancing
- Enhanced online multiplayer for better matchmaking and connection stability
- New quests like Season of the Bleak, Trial of the Three Spirits, and Way of the Bucket
- Fresh armor and weapon sets
- Added secret boss weapon abilities
- Improved boss encounters with new movesets and AI
- 12 new spells, including the arena-shaking Immolation
- New devastating strikes for each weapon family
- 3 new projectiles: Blood Vomit, Explosive Mines, and Frost Worms
- Quality of life updates, including inventory expansion, appearance reset, storage functions, and gamepad rebinding
Advanced Game Modifier Options
- Ironman: Restart your playthrough in Umbral upon death, resetting world progression while retaining player progression and inventory, excluding certain scripted events
- Pre-Upgraded Loot: Looted weapons, shields, and catalysts are pre-upgraded based on player level
- Randomized Loot: Randomizes loot from enemies and the environment, excluding quest and progression items
- Randomized Enemies: Encountered enemies appear in a random order, except named boss enemies
- More Enemies: The world is filled with a higher number of enemies
- Withered Healing: All healing requires dealing damage to enemies
Vestige Decay:
- No Vestige Decay: All rest areas remain accessible
- Minor Vestige Decay: Fewer rest areas available
- Extensive Vestige Decay: Limited rest areas, providing a challenging experience
- Tremendous Vestige Decay: Only a few rest areas left, intensifying the challenge
Additional Updates
AMD FSR3
- Utilize AMD's latest FSR version for improved visuals
Additional Changes
- Fixed a multiplayer issue causing players to fall through the elevator
- Increased Vestige Seeds stack count from 5 to 99
- Resolved a rare crash triggered by AI under specific conditions