Key Takeaways
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- Lords of the Fallen 2 will be available on Steam, ending its exclusive release agreement with Epic Games.
- CI Games will continue to use Unreal Engine 5 and Epic Online Services for cross-platform features in the games development.
- The move away from exclusivity could significantly broaden the games reach due to Steams dominance as a PC distribution platform.
- CI Games will self-publish Lords of the Fallen 2 on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC through various storefronts.
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CI Games has concluded its exclusivity agreement with Epic Games for the PC release of Lords of the Fallen 2, allowing the game to be available on Steam. The multiyear contract termination, reported by the Polish site Bankier, was finalized on May 19, 2026, though it remains conditional according to documentation obtained by the outlet. CI Games will continue its relationship with Epic Games for the use of Unreal Engine 5 in the development of Lords of the Fallen 2, as well as Epic Online Services (EOS) for features like cross-platform play, matchmaking, and friend lists. This decision is notable as it occurs at a time when exclusivity deals on PC have been a point of contention for publishers and players alike. While such agreements have historically offered financial backing and increased visibility, they have also faced resistance from gamers who prefer to consolidate their libraries on platforms like Steam. The move away from Epic Games exclusivity could significantly broaden the reach of Lords of the Fallen 2 at launch, given Steam’s dominance as a PC distribution platform. This shift could lead to greater commercial exposure and potentially higher sales figures for CI Games.
Lords of the Fallen 2 Steps into Multi-Platform Release on Steam and Other Stores with Self-Publishing by CI Games
Following the dissolution of the publishing agreement, CI Games will self-publish Lords of the Fallen 2 across all platforms. The game is slated for release later this year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC through multiple storefronts, including Steam. PLAION is handling global physical distribution for the title.
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- CI Games reveals it is ending its Epic Games PC exclusivity agreement for Lords of the Fallen 2CI Games reveals it is ending its Epic Games PC exclusivity agreement for Lords of the Fallen 2gamedeveloper.com
- CI Games and Epic Games terminate Lords of the Fallen II publishing dealCI Games and Epic Games terminate Lords of the Fallen II publishing dealinsider-gaming.com
- Lords of the Fallen 2 Breaks Free From Epic Games Store Exclusivity After CI Games Buys Out 2024 Publishing DealLords of the Fallen 2 Breaks Free From Epic Games Store Exclusivity After CI Games Buys Out 2024 Publishing Dealoneprstudio.com
- CI Games Signs Separation Agreement with Epic Games, Regaining Open PC Distribution Rights for Lords of the Fallen IICI Games Signs Separation Agreement with Epic Games, Regaining Open PC Distribution Rights for Lords of the Fallen IIescapistmagazine.com