Lords of the Fallen, a Souls-like RPG, is learning the worst lessons from games as a service
About two weeks ago, Hexworks, developer of the flawed but ultimately worth playing Lords of the Fallen, made an unusual announcement. The studio shared a roadmap for the game, just after the Halloween event had ended.
The roadmap is vast – especially seeing as it only covers 2023. It not only confirms two more events before the year’s end, it also reveals new content in the works; such as spells, quests, armour sets, and even animations. If you’re confused reading this, you’re not alone.
Lords of the Fallen is a Souls-like action RPG. Though it can be played with and against other players, it – like so many games that share the sub-gere – is generally meant as a solitary experience. Developers take great care in crafting levels that invite exploration, and pose a certain level of challenge that works best when a single player is going through them.