Lords of the Fallen II delayed to 2027 to avoid competing with GTA 6 launch
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Lords of the Fallen II has been delayed from its planned late 2025 release to Q1 2027. The developer, Hexworks, made the strategic decision to avoid launching near Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), which is expected to dominate the market and cause industry-wide "crunch" when it releases. The soulslike sequel was showcased at Summer Game Fest and Nintendo Direct, confirming a Nintendo Switch 2 release alongside other platforms. The delay is framed as a tactical retreat to avoid being overshadowed by what the article calls "the final boss of video games."
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bskyLords of the Fallen II delayed to 2027 to avoid competing with GTA 6 launchthesixthaxis.comKey quotes
· 1 pulledLords of the Fallen II will now launch in Q1 2027, the soulslike sequel choosing a tactical retreat from the GTA 6 crunch, instead of rushing in headlong and getting squashed by the final boss of video games.
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