{"rewrite":{"id":"r_d9ccdce23b00458cf488bc78","clusterId":"c_c3a0ccf9b6e770da98cf05d2","slug":"lords-of-the-fallen-ii-details-combat-rework-and-28-weapon-movesets","model":"deepseek-v4-1-flash","headline":"Lords of the Fallen II Details Combat Rework And 28 Weapon Movesets","summary":"CI Games and HEXWORKS released two combat videos for Lords of the Fallen II, set in Tharngal 100 years after the 2023 game. The sequel raises unique weapon motion sets from about 15 to 28, adds mid-combo weapon switching, two quick-fire slots on melee gear, and four-spell catalyst loadouts. It is planned for Q1 2027 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.","whyItMatters":"The combat details show HEXWORKS spending its pre-launch messaging on weapon variety and build flexibility rather than on the Tharngal setting, and the lowered upgrade recovery cost points at players rotating through many weapons instead of committing to one.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eHEXWORKS is reworking the sequel\u0026#39;s weapon system around swapping, not commitment. A combo can open with dual daggers and close with a scythe, and two quick-fire abilities now sit on melee equipment, so spells and thrown weapons can be woven into a physical string without a stance change. Four spells can be equipped at once on a single catalyst, with a second set of four a button press away.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe studio also cites a Launch Creative Team drawn from the community, including players with thousands of hours in soulslike titles, as part of its verification work. The previous game is on sale on Steam, PS Store, and Microsoft Store. The sequel is planned for Q1 2027.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Lords of the Fallen II: 28 unique weapon movesets, up from about 15. Mid-combo weapon switching, two quick-fire slots on melee gear, four spells per catalyst. Planned for Q1 2027 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2.","twitterPost":"Lords of the Fallen II raises unique weapon movesets from about 15 to 28. Mid-combo weapon swapping, two quick-fire slots on melee gear, four spells per catalyst. Planned for Q1 2027 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"CI Games and HEXWORKS showed combat for Lords of the Fallen II: 28 unique weapon movesets, up from about 15, plus mid-combo weapon switching and quick-fire abilities on melee gear. The sequel is set in Tharngal, 100 years after the 2023 game. It is planned for Q1 2027 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/11/05/174491.html\",\"title\":\"Unique weapon motions nearly double from the previous game to about 30 types! 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