Lords of the Fallen just got a fresh update, version 2.0.29, as the devs keep working to smooth things out across the board. The June Lords of the Fallen patch brings improvements to stuttering issues, a bunch of bug fixes, and tweaks to PvP matchmaking, among other things.

The game originally dropped in 2023, and since then has received over four dozen updates, with the developers eager to continue adding polish to the popular action game. The May Lords of the Fallen patch wasn’t huge, but it did handle a few key problems. One was a bug where the Empyrean Key wouldn’t show up for the host if a co-op partner picked it up first; there’s now a workaround for anyone stuck with that. Other bugs involving NPCs, like Mohlu not showing the “Offer Remembrances” option in co-op, have also been sorted, which should make the co-op side of things more reliable.

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This latest Lords of the Fallen patch focuses heavily on improving multiplayer and PvP. For players running Shared Progression co-op sessions, the team has added some performance upgrades to cut down on stutters and make the experience feel smoother. A pretty frustrating bug, where picking up a duplicate key could block access for the host, has also been addressed. Anyone missing Lords of the Fallen keys such as Fief, Empyrean, Skyrest, or Pilgrim’s Perch should now have them automatically restored.

PvP matchmaking has been adjusted as well, so players are more likely to face others around their own level. This should help make fights fairer and less one-sided in action role-playing game Lords of the Fallen. On top of that, some crash issues have been cleaned up to boost overall stability. A small tutorial prompt was also included to explain the Lamp Guidance system. That feature came in with the V.20 patch, and now players, especially new or returning ones, will get a clearer idea of how it works as they play.

It’s encouraging to see CI Games consistently backing Lords of the Fallen with ongoing updates and meaningful improvements. In a new message to players, the dev thanked the community for the ongoing feedback and confirmed it's sticking with plans to keep improving the experience. As of now, Lords of the Fallen sits at a mixed-to-positive rating on Steam, with about 66% of reviews being favorable. It’s also holding onto a decent player base, peaking at over 1,000 concurrent users in the last 24 hours. That’s not bad for a game that’s been out for a while and is still getting polished.

Lords of the Fallen v2.0.29 Update Patch Notes

Multiplayer & Shared Progression

  • Improved Stuttering During Shared Progression: We've made adjustments to reduce stuttering when playing in Shared Progression sessions, ensuring smoother co-op gameplay.
  • Key Sync Bug Resolved: Addressed an issue where hosts could permanently lose access to progression keys if a client looted a duplicate. This fix ensures keys remain accessible for all parties.
  • Retroactive Fix for Missing Keys: Players previously impacted by the key bug will now find the missing keys (Empyrean, Skyrest, Fief, Pilgrim's Perch etc.) Correctly restored to their inventory.

PvP

  • Matchmaking Improvements: PvP invasions have been refined. Players are now more likely to be matched with others closer to their level, promoting fairer and more balanced duels.

Stability

  • Crash Fixes: Resolved several issues that could lead to unexpected crashes. Stability across all systems continues to be a high priority.

Tutorials & Guidance

  • New Tutorial Added: Added a tutorial prompt for the Lamp Guidance system introduced in V.20, to further aid would-be crusaders for the journey ahead.
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Lords of the Fallen
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Action RPG
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PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
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Top Critic Avg: 73 /100 Critics Rec: 55%
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Released
October 13, 2023
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s)
HEXWORKS
Publisher(s)
CI Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
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Action RPG