{"site":"Yomimono","license":"CC BY 4.0 (citation required)","generated_at":"2026-05-23T02:53:16.770Z","story":{"id":"r_15f87ce9b4a04889948d5b9c","slug":"lords-of-the-fallen-ii-s-epic-games-store-exclusivity-may-be-canceled","url":"https://yomimono.id/lords-of-the-fallen-ii-s-epic-games-store-exclusivity-may-be-canceled","headline":"CI Games Terminates Lords of the Fallen II Epic Games Store Exclusivity Deal","summary":"Developer CI Games has terminated its exclusivity agreement with Epic Games for the PC version of the upcoming action RPG Lords of the Fallen II. The company disclosed a separation agreement, signed on April 14, 2026, that voids the exclusive distribution rights granted to Epic Games under a letter of intent from June 2024. CI Games reported the termination to Polish investors on May 18, noting that immediate disclosure was delayed by about a month to protect the company's interests. The separation agreement is conditional and does not affect existing contracts for Unreal Engine or Epic Online Services. No reason for the termination was provided. Lords of the Fallen II, a sequel to the 2015 Soulslike title, is scheduled for a 2026 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. As of now, the game's official website still lists the Epic Games Store as the PC sales platform, leaving the possibility of a Steam release open. The game features a protagonist who can traverse realms of the living and the dead, with combat using melee and ranged attacks, magic, and online multiplayer for up to four players.","why_it_matters":"The termination removes a major platform-exclusive barrier for the PC version of a high-profile Soulslike sequel, potentially opening the door to a Steam release and a broader audience.","published_at":"2026-05-20T03:32:05.000Z","source_count":3,"sources":["Automaton","Game Spark","GameBusiness.jp"],"citations":[{"source":"Automaton","title":"Anticipated Soulslike ARPG 'Lords of the Fallen II' PC Version May Have Epic Games Store Exclusivity Plan Withdrawn; Developer Reports 'Contract Termination' with Epic Games","url":"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260519-443860/"},{"source":"Game Spark","title":"Action RPG Sequel 'Lords of the Fallen II' Announces Cancellation of PC Exclusive Contract with Epic Games. Steam Version Possibly Releasing in 2026?","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/05/20/166694.html"},{"source":"GameBusiness.jp","title":"Action RPG Sequel 'Lords of the Fallen II' Announces Termination of PC Exclusivity Deal with Epic Games; Steam Version Possibly Releasing in 2026?","url":"https://www.gamebusiness.jp/article/2026/05/21/27003.html"}],"license_url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":false}}}