Lords of the Fallen 2 delayed to first quarter 2027

The highly anticipated action role-playing game Lords of the Fallen 2 has been delayed from late 2026 to the first quarter of 2027, developer CI Games confirmed on Tuesday. The decision, announced by company founder and CEO Marek Tyminski, was attributed primarily to opportunities for further refinement identified during internal testing.

Tyminski stated that feedback from a dedicated internal group of experienced players, known as the Gameplay Feedback Team, revealed meaningful opportunities to strengthen the overall experience. He explained that pursuing these improvements would not have been possible within the original release window, which had been narrowed to the fourth quarter of 2026. The CEO added that the new schedule also strategically positions the game outside of an exceptionally crowded holiday release period, ensuring it receives more dedicated attention from players.

The move follows a broader industry trend of studios adjusting their release calendars to avoid a densely packed schedule in the latter half of 2026, which includes major titles like Grand Theft Auto VI in November. Several other games have recently been rescheduled for similar reasons. Tyminski...