The recent 1.7.19 patch for Lords of the Fallen focuses on enhancing the dash and roll feature, making it snappier and more responsive. Alongside that, the update brings some nice touches, like sprucing up the blood animation in the cutscene once players take down Pieta. Meanwhile, a sequel is brewing at the studio with a hopeful release year of 2026.
The patch primarily refines movement, giving players a smoother experience. This comes after December’s sizeable 1.7 update, which introduced a slew of player-requested adjustments aimed at improving the overall quality and balance of the game.
Since its initial launch in October 2023, Lords of the Fallen has sold well but faced its share of critiques for its challenging gameplay and some issues on PC. The team at Hexworks has been diligent, however, rolling out updates regularly. The November 1.6 update, for example, offered PlayStation 5 Pro support and better tutorials for newcomers. This ongoing support shows their commitment to ironing out bugs and improving performance, with new updates continually enhancing this fantasy RPG experience.
The 1.7.19 patch arrived on December 18, honing in on fine-tuning certain areas of player interaction. Now, players adventuring through Mournstead can engage with Vestiges and Umbral exits even with enemies lurking nearby, and the tweaks to the dash and roll mechanics make evading foes a breeze. Hearkening to fan calls, they also upgraded the blood animation post-Pieta battle, a small but much-requested touch.
The earlier 1.7 update from December 12 brought notable quality-of-life enhancements, responding to player feedback with features such as control over the Quick Access bar usage when picking up consumables. It also adjusted enemy attack ranges to maintain a fair challenge, while refining stamina costs allowed characters to move more fluidly in both combat and exploration.
October brought exciting news from CI Games about a sequel, codenamed "Project III," aimed for a 2026 release. Promising shared-progress co-op play and a richer narrative along with art enhancements, it’s something fans should keep an eye out for, especially anticipating a full reveal in 2025.
Lords of the Fallen Update 1.7.19 Patch Notes:
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Vestiges & Umbral Exit Points: Players now have the flexibility to interact with Vestiges and Umbral exits, even in the heat of battle when foes are nearby.
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Pieta Blood Improvements: Enhanced the cutscene’s blood effects when Pieta is defeated, answering the clamor for better visuals.
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Roll Refinements: Following feedback, last week’s initial dash and roll updates have been further polished for improved control and responsiveness, ensuring evasion remains smooth and satisfying.
- Vigor Descriptor Fix: Resolved a minor bug to ensure the vigor auto pickup descriptor is visible in the settings menu.
In the epic world of Lords of the Fallen, players navigate a realm steeped in shadow and terror. This action-RPG challenges you to topple a demon god, journeying across both the living and the spectral planes. Embark on this quest as one of the Dark Crusaders, selecting from nine distinct classes and an arsenal of weapons to develop a style truly your own. Whether you command the forces of light or embrace the shadows, your path will be legendary.
