When Lords of the Fallen launched in 2023, it promised a next-gen Soulslike with dual-realm gameplay—but technical issues and awkward systems held it back.
With the Version 2.0 update, developer Hexworks has gone all-in on fixing the experience—and it shows. Combat is smoother. Co-op is smarter. Everything feels more refined.
Whether you’re returning or starting fresh, this is exactly the update the game needed.
🤝 Co-Op Just Got Real
🔁 “It finally feels like true co-op.”
- ✅ Shared story + loot progress
- 🩹 Mid-combat revive system
- 🌐 Crossplay (PS5, Xbox, PC)
Play together, stay together—and both players get credit now.
🎟️ Friend’s Pass = Free Multiplayer
🆓 “You don’t need to buy the game to play it with a friend.”
- 👬 Invite friends for free
- 🔓 Tutorial + character creator included
- 💾 Loot and character progress carries over
Low-pressure, high-reward—perfect for onboarding new players.
⚔️ Combat Overhaul = Big Mood
🎮 “This is the combat overhaul fans were waiting for.”
- 🎯 Cleaner weapon handling
- 💥 Grievous strike prompts added
- 🎮 Improved lock-on + movement
- 🪨 Dedicated jump button (!!)
- 🔊 New weapon SFX for better impact
It’s more responsive, more deliberate, and way more satisfying.
👤 Character Creator + Visual Glow-Up
- 👀 More realistic facial models
- 🧍 Better body diversity options
- 🎨 New visual polish
- 🖼️ Streamlined UI + toggle HUD for immersion
Now your cursed knight doesn’t have to look like a clay statue.
🗺️ Smarter Navigation & Tutorials
- 📚 “Less wandering, more doing.”
- 🧠 Clearer onboarding tutorials
- 📘 In-game guidebook for on-the-fly help
- 🕯️ Umbral Lamp pathing now points to the next vestige
No more guessing where to go next. You’ll still suffer—but not from confusion.
🔧 Quality-of-Life Hits
- 💰 Auto vigor pickup
- 🚀 Performance boosts
- 🐞 Major bug/stability fixes
Everything just feels more solid now.
🎬 Version 2.0 Trailer
▶️ Watch the Official Lords of the Fallen 2.0 Trailer
⏳ Final Verdict: This Is the Version to Play
🖤 “It feels like Hexworks rebooted their own game—and nailed it.”
If you dropped off after launch, this update is worth reinstalling for.
If you’ve never played it before, now’s the perfect time.
✅ Free upgrade on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
🤝 New friend pass system
⚔️ Combat, co-op, and progression rebuilt from the ground up
Tried the 2.0 update yet? Let us know your favorite new feature.
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