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Valor Mortis development and release

Overview

Valor Mortis, the first-person soulslike developed by One More Level and Lyrical Games, officially launched on October 13, 2026. The title is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Xbox Game Pass. Set in an alternate Napoleonic era, the narrative follows William Dowsett, a soldier of the Grande Armée who is resurrected after death. The world is shaped by a mysterious substance called ‘Nephtoglobin’, which triggers supernatural transformations and plagues. The game features voice performances by Vincent Cassel as Napoleon Bonaparte and Jennifer English as ‘The Shrike’. Gameplay blends soulslike combat mechanics with Metroidvania-style exploration, requiring players to master stamina management, movement, and a variety of weapons including swords and flintlock pistols.

Following the release, the game achieved commercial success on digital platforms, reaching the 5th position in the Global Top Sellers list on Steam and receiving generally positive reviews, with Metacritic scores for PC hovering around 76-77. However, One More Level has faced a divergence between consumer reception and stock market performance. Despite high engagement on Twitch, the studio’s shares on the Warsaw Stock Exchange have faced downward pressure, testing support levels at 2 PLN and later trading around 1.5 PLN. Investors expressed concern regarding Steam player counts, which peaked at over 5,000 users, potentially due to the impact of the game’s simultaneous availability on Xbox Game Pass.

On October 16, 2026, One More Level released the first title update, version 1.004, to address technical issues and progression blockers. On October 26, CEO Szymon Bryła announced that the title has recouped its production, sales, and marketing costs, having been played by hundreds of thousands of people. The studio plans to release a major story DLC within the next 12 months.

Entities

One More Level · Valor Mortis · Lyrical Games · Napoleon Bonaparte · William Dowsett

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    One More Level reports Valor Mortis has recouped development costs

    One More Level's ‘Valor Mortis’ has recouped its costs with hundreds of thousands of players, though the studio's stock remains under pressure despite plans for a new DLC within a year.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    One More Level releases first update for Valor Mortis

    One More Level has launched update 1.004 for Valor Mortis, addressing technical bugs, Xbox graphical issues, and progression blockers in Chapters 4 and 12.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    One More Level faces stock market challenges despite ‘Valor Mortis’ success

    One More Level’s new game ‘Valor Mortis’ has reached the Steam Top Sellers list, but the studio’s stock price has struggled on the Warsaw Stock Exchange despite positive player reviews.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources
    One More Level releases Valor Mortis Soulslike

    One More Level has released Valor Mortis, a first-person Soulslike action RPG set in a supernatural Napoleonic Europe, available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass.

  5. [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Valor Mortis gameplay guides detail side quests and skill builds

    Comprehensive gameplay guides for Valor Mortis detail how to complete various side quests and optimize early-game skill builds for melee combat.

  6. [TECHNOLOGY] 15 sources
    Valor Mortis soulslike from One More Level set in Napoleonic era

    One More Level's new first-person soulslike, Valor Mortis, launches October 13, 2026, featuring a supernatural Napoleonic setting and mixed-to-positive critical reviews.

  7. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Valor Mortis reveals console graphics modes and performance targets

    Valor Mortis developers revealed console technical specs, confirming 4K dynamic resolution modes for PS5 and Xbox Series X, and a 60 FPS performance mode for Xbox Series S.

  8. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Valor Mortis set for October 2026 release

    The first-person soulslike Valor Mortis launches October 13, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, featuring a supernatural Napoleonic Wars setting.

  9. [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources
    Valor Mortis gameplay trailer reveals first-person soulslike details

    One More Level has released new gameplay footage for Valor Mortis, a first-person soulslike set during the Napoleonic era, arriving October 13, 2026, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

  10. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Valor Mortis gameplay details revealed ahead of October launch

    One More Level's first-person Soulslike, Valor Mortis, launches October 13 for PS5, Xbox, and PC, featuring combat systems like Transmutations and Ambers.

  11. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    One More Level's Valor Mortis receives early previews

    Early previews of One More Level’s Valor Mortis highlight its unique first-person soulslike combat and alternate-history setting, despite noted issues with uneven difficulty balancing.

  12. [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources
    One More Level announces $39.99 price for Valor Mortis

    One More Level announced that its upcoming soulslike Valor Mortis will launch on October 13 for $39.99, opting for a lower price point and no pre-orders to compete in a crowded market.

  13. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    One More Level showcases gameplay for Valor Mortis

    One More Level has showcased gameplay for Valor Mortis, a first-person soulslike featuring Napoleonic mutants, body horror, and fluid combat mechanics.

  14. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    One More Level announces Valor Mortis has reached gold status

    One More Level has announced that its first-person soulslike Valor Mortis has reached ‘gold’ status and is ready for its October 13 release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

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