Developer One More Level, known for the Ghostrunner series, and publisher Lyrical Games have revealed their upcoming title, Valor Mortis. This single-player game blends intense, strategic combat with Metroidvania-style level designs, all wrapped in a gripping narrative steeped in horror, corruption, temptation, and intrigue. Expected to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in the year 2026, Valor Mortis promises an immersive experience for gamers who appreciate a challenge.
In a press statement, One More Level CEO Szymon Bryla expressed their ambition to explore novel and distinctive concepts with Valor Mortis, aiming to deliver a more intense and gloomy gaming experience while maintaining a high level of challenge. Following the success of Ghostrunner, they decided to build on that foundation to create a first-person perspective game, but this time in the Soulslike genre. Simultaneously, they wanted to remain faithful to their core competency, which is crafting challenging games set in immersive, expansive worlds. Valor Mortis represents a unique, innovative take on the Soulslike genre that the team is eager for gamers to experience.
Here is an overview of the game, via Lyrical Games:
About
You served Napoleon. You died for Napoleon. You have risen for Napoleon.
In simpler terms, imagine you are William, once a soldier in Napoleon’s army, resurrected from the battlefield. However, the Europe you find yourself in upon awakening is not the one you fought for. A strange disease has spread across the continent, and with this plague, a corrupting power now flows within your body.
Harness Corrupted Power
Every loss provides an opportunity for growth. Learn a versatile fighting style that includes deflections, evasive maneuvers, and devastating finishes using different types of weapons. Harness your strength to boost your strikes and discover mysterious powers to unleash on your adversaries.
Secrets Litter the Battlefield
Journey through an alternative 19th-century timeline where constant wars have tainted the environment. Leverage your new mobility to dodge the diseased monstrosities of Napoleon’s Everlasting Guard, and unearth ecological knowledge that could boost your chances of staying alive.
Uncover a Horrid Conspiracy
Experience an engrossing tale that seamlessly blends legendary personalities and authentic events with chilling horror and supernatural elements. Journey into the obscure, unsettling areas of the globe to unravel the mystery surrounding the outbreak of the plague and your extraordinary reincarnation.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.
Announce Trailer
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