Approximately ten days after the market release of Lords of the Fallen, the game has already achieved significant success. According to a statement from CI Games, the title has sold over 1 million copies globally. This outcome reassures the studio and investors who supported this ambitious project, which is powered by Unreal Engine 5, and they will continue to invest further, as other projects of similar caliber are planned. “Lords of the Fallen is the most significant and ambitious game we have developed in the past 20 years, and it is also the first in a list of triple-A titles scheduled for the coming years,” announces Marek Tyminski, CEO of CI Games, adding: “Witnessing a game with such an innovative approach to the action-RPG genre reach one million sales within ten days has been a humbling experience for everyone at HEXWORKS and CI Games.” Now that commercial success is established, addressing technical issues arising from the game’s launch remains a challenge. However, HEXWORKS developers assure they are working diligently to release a series of patches aimed at enhancing performance and introducing new features such as new gameplay mechanics, a reworked New Game Plus mode, and crossplay between PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, which is now available. Cross-platform play between consoles and PC will be reactivated in an expansion patch next Thursday.
40 Million Budget
During a shareholders’ conference, CI Games announced that the development of Lords of the Fallen cost €40 million, representing the studio’s largest investment to date. This amount does not account for marketing expenses (€18.2 million), physical game production costs (€4.8 million), and royalties paid to Epic Games for the use of Unreal Engine 5. Consequently, CI Games has spent a total of €63 million on the project. However, this significant investment appears to have been recouped with the sale of one million copies within just ten days of release, indicating substantial success.
For those interested in diving deeper into the dark and grim world of Lords of the Fallen, Sophie Laurent’s blog post from August 23rd offers a captivating look at the game’s story trailer unveiled at gamescom. The article highlights the intricate dual-realm mechanic and promises an enhanced gaming experience with its October release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Don’t miss out on this chilling preview; head over to [https://playersforlife.com/2023/08/23/lords-of-the-fallen-story-trailer-unveiled-for-gamescom-dark-and-grim/][Read the article] for more details. As we continue to track the impressive success of Lords of the Fallen, another major title in the gaming world is making headlines: Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Carlos Mendoza delves into the recent announcement by Ubisoft regarding this game, which was published on August 14th. With its release date moved up a week to October 5th, the game aims to make waves in an already competitive autumn season. For more insights into how this strategic decision could impact the gaming landscape, be sure to check out [Carlos Mendoza’s article][Read the article] and stay tuned for the latest updates. As we celebrate the commercial success of Lords of the Fallen, it’s worth taking a look at another recent release that faced a different kind of reception: Atlas Fallen. Ahmed Hassan’s article “Critical: Atlas Fallen Reviews Drop, Disappointment Strikes as Scores Range from 5/10 to 8.3/10,” published on August 10, delves into the mixed reviews surrounding Deck13 Studios’ and Focus Entertainment’s anticipated game. Despite promising elements like innovative combat mechanics and open-world exploration, Atlas Fallen has been critiqued for its technical issues and underwhelming gameplay experience. To learn more about this divisive title and see if it aligns with your gaming preferences, be sure to check out the full review [here][Read the article]. For those keeping an eye on upcoming game releases, don’t miss our recent post on the delay of Alan Wake 2. Author Ahmed Hassan explores why this highly anticipated sequel has been pushed back from October 17 to October 27, 2023, and discusses how Remedy Entertainment is strategically avoiding a crowded market filled with other major titles such as Lords of the Fallen. Dive into the details at [https://playersforlife.com/2023/08/17/alan-wake-2-delayed-out-of-fear-of-competition-heres-the-new-release-date/][Read the article] to learn more about the challenges and strategies behind this move. If you’re eager to dive deeper into the mechanics and gameplay of Lords of the Fallen, be sure to check out “The Lords of the Fallen: 17 Minutes of Pure Gameplay, Plenty of Boss Battles” by Carlos Mendoza (published on July 27, 2023). This insightful piece offers a detailed look at 17 minutes of gameplay footage that showcases the game’s challenging environments and boss battles. With its innovative relic crafting system and enhanced combat mechanics, this upcoming action RPG is set to captivate fans of FromSoftware games when it launches on October 13 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Don’t miss out on all the exciting details—head over to [Players For Life][Read the article] for a closer look!
