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Lords of the Fallen 2.0: The Massive Update That Fixes Everything

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Gigletter
April 18, 2025

If you’ve played Lords of the Fallen since launch, you probably know it had potential, but also a bunch of rough edges. I was really rooting for it, but the janky movement, stiff combat, and weird co-op limitations made it tough to love. Now though? Version 2.0 is here, and honestly, it feels like a complete overhaul.

This isn’t just a patch, it’s basically a re-release. Here’s what’s changed and why I think it’s worth jumping back in (or picking up for the first time).

|Shared-Progression Crossplay Is Finally Here

First off, the co-op system finally makes sense. You can now play with friends across platforms, and both of you can revive each other and keep your loot, vigor, and progress. That might sound like a basic feature, but trust me, it’s a game-changer for a title like this. Overall, co-op finally feels rewarding.

The game also introduces free friends pass. You can invite a friend who doesn’t even own the game to join you online, which is awesome. They can play through with you, keep their loot and character, and even try out the tutorial and character creator on their own. It’s such a cool way to get someone new into the game.

|Combat and Movement Got a Big Tune-Up

I noticed this immediately, everything feels snappier. Dodging, parrying, attacking… it’s just way more fluid. Animations got cleaned up, the lock-on system actually works now, and grievous strikes are easier to land. There’s even a dedicated jump button now, which helps with the occasional platforming segments. The combat now feels much more satisfying than ever.

|Weapon Sounds Finally Have Some Punch

They went through and reworked all the weapon audio. Now every hit sounds weighty and satisfying. It’s a small thing, but it really adds to the immersion, especially when you’re deep in a boss fight and every clang and clash feels intense.

They totally revamped the character creator too. Faces look more lifelike, the body types have more variety, and everything feels more polished. You could just mess around with it before diving in.

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|Umbral Lamp Now Actually Helps

Remember wandering around lost in Mournstead? The Umbral Lamp now shows you the direction to the next vestige (checkpoint), which is honestly a blessing. It still keeps things challenging, but you’re less likely to waste 30 minutes running in circles.

|Where Can You Play It?

Lords of the Fallen 2.0 is available right now and its free.

No last-gen support, and I get why. The visuals and performance clearly aim for current-gen quality.

Version 2.0 genuinely transforms Lords of the Fallen into the game it was meant to be. It’s smoother, more fun to play, and just way more polished overall.

If you bounced off the game at launch, this might be the time to give it another shot. And if you’ve never played it? You’re getting the best version from the start.