The Lords of the Fallen team recently celebrated the game's second anniversary. The project's X account stated that the game has been "carrying the torch" of the soulslike genre for two years. The statement sparked a strong reaction from fans and criticism online.
The game was released in 2023 and joined many soulslikes of that year. It was a significant step forward compared to the previous installment, bringing financial success to the studio and new opportunities for development.
Two years later, the project continues to receive updates with new content. The team insists that they have been holding the "torch" of the genre for the past two years.
But fans of the soulslike genre disagree. In the comments, users pointed to Lies of P, noting that it represents the genre better, and many compared Lords of the Fallen to FromSoftware games, like Elden Ring and Dark Souls, noting lower player activity.
Meanwhile, CI Games is preparing a sequel to the series. The new game is scheduled for release in 2026.
