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Lords of the Fallen Standard Edition - PlayStation 5
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Lords of the Fallen Standard Edition - PlayStation 5

Bottom line: The CI Games Lords of the Fallen Standard Edition: Version 2.0 lands after 50+ post-launch updates; main trade-off: dark fantasy Souls-like difficulty is not beginner-friendly.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Version 2.0 lands after 50+ post-launch updates
  • ✓ Cross-play co-op saves main story progress for both players
  • ✓ Free Friend's Pass lets a friend play without owning it
  • ✓ Revamped animations, lock-on, and evasion in the V2.0 combat pass

Cons

  • ✗ Dark fantasy Souls-like difficulty is not beginner-friendly
  • ✗ Co-op progress sharing requires matching New Game and boss counts
  • ✗ Standard Edition omits any deluxe or bonus content
  • ✗ Character creator depth adds setup time before you play

Manufacturer description

Following over 50 post-launch updates, Lords of the Fallen version 2.0 marks the definitive edition of the dark fantasy action RPG, adding numerous new features and improvements, including: Shared-Progression Cross-Play Cooperative Play – Both players now save all main story progress as long as they’re on the same “New Game” and have defeated a similar number of main bosses within one. Both players retains all loot, 100 percent vigor, and can revive each other in all online sessions. Free Friend’s Pass – Invite any friend to join your adventure in online co-op even if they don’t own the…

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SpecPicks scored CI Games Lords of the Fallen Standard Edition using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the games & cartridges category. CI Games's games & cartridges lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • Overhauled Character Creator – Create more lifelike characters with improved facial detail, body shapes, and visual fidelity
  • Shared-Progression Cross-Play Cooperative Play – Both players now save all main story progress as long as they’re on the same “New Game” and have defeated a similar number of main bosses within one. Both players retains all loot, 100 percent vigor, and can revive each other in all online sessions.
  • Free Friend’s Pass – Invite any friend to join your adventure in online co-op even if they don’t own the game. Friends keep loot and character progress, plus get full offline access to the tutorial and character creator
  • Revamped Combat and Movement – V2.0 adds smoother animations, better weapon response, refined lock-on, improved evasions, and new grievous strike prompts

Full Specifications

BrandCI Games
RatedMature
LanguageEnglish
Release dateOctober 13, 2023
Type of itemVideo Game
Publication DateOctober 13, 2023
Compatible Video Game Console ModelsSony PlayStation 5

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