Summary
The 1.7.19 update forLords of the Fallenhas been released, tweaking the game’s dash and roll mechanic and introducing other improvements and bug fixes. This smaller update follows the hefty 1.7 update forLords of the Fallenreleased earlier in December, which added several fan-requested quality-of-life features and balance adjustments.
Despite theimpressive sales ofLords of the Fallenimmediately following its release in October 2023, the title has seen its fair share of criticism, with some frustrated by its high difficulty and poor performance on PC. The development team at Hexworks has released a steady stream of patches and updates to tweak the game, with November’s 1.6 update adding PlayStation 5 Pro support and a more helpful tutorial for newcomers to the title. Bug fixes and performance improvements continue to trickle in, and a new update is addressing some issues players have noted with the fantasy action RPG.
Released on December 18, the 1.7.19 update forLords of the Fallenis on the smaller side, targeting some very specific problems plaguing the player experience. Those exploring Mournstead can now interact with both Vestiges and Umbral exit points, even when enemies are nearby. Additionally, the team has made further adjustments to the dash and roll mechanic, increasing player control and responsiveness to make evading enemy attacks easier. According to the patch notes, the developers have also improved the blood animation shown in the cutsceneafter players defeat Pieta, noting that this was implemented “by popular demand.”
In the more hefty 1.7 update forLords of the Fallenreleased on December 12, some often requested quality-of-life features were introduced to theopen-world dark fantasy game, including an option to control whether consumables picked up while exploring are added to the Quick Access bar or not. The range of enemy attacks was also tweaked, with the development team explaining that they were committed to making combat inLords of the Fallenfeel fair, while also maintaining a certain level of difficulty and challenge. Many players were also happy to see that stamina depletion had been recalibrated, allowing for more fluid character control both while exploring and in combat.
In October, CI Games announced thata sequel toLords of the Fallenwas in full production, with a release date planned for 2026. According to the publisher, the sequel, known internally as “Project III,” will include shared-progression co-op, and will feature “a more commercial narrative and art style” with higher production values. Details about the sequel remain under wraps, but fans are expecting a full reveal sometime in 2025.
Lords of the Fallen Update 1.7.19 Patch Notes
Vestiges & Umbral Exit Points
Players are now able to interact with both Vestiges and Umbral exit points when enemies are close by.
Pieta Blood Improvements
By popular demand, we’ve made improvements to the blood animation in the cutscene following the defeat of Pieta.
Roll Refinements
Last week, we introduced a first wave of enhancements to the dash and roll for greater player control and responsiveness. Based on your feedback, we’ve made further improvements this week to ensure the evasion mechanic feels as satisfying and effective as ever.
Vigor Descriptor Fix
Small bug fix to ensure vigor auto pickup descriptor shows in the settings menu.
Lords of the Fallen
WHERE TO PLAY
An epic, dark fantasy action-RPG set in a vast world of shadow and chaos.Overthrow a resurrected demon god in this all-new adventure set in an interconnected world five times larger than the original game.In Lords of the Fallen, you play as one of the fabled Dark Crusaders, who must journey through the realms of the living and the dead to disrupt the reign of Adyr, a cruel tyrant who has ushered in a new age of devastation for humanity.Along the way, you’ll endure colossal boss battles and get to grips with a fast and challenging combat system. With nine character classes and hundreds of weapons to choose from, you’ll customize your hero and develop your own play style as you set out to defy the gods. Will your legend be one of light… or one of darkness?
