Lords of the Fallen II Secures $30M Loan for Independent Launch, Leaving Epic Games Exclusivity

Polish developer and publisher CI Games has secured the complete financial backing required to finish, market, and self-publish Lords of the Fallen II. On October 30, 2026, the company signed a syndicated loan agreement totaling €28.6 million (approximately $30.8 million USD), arranging the package through Erste Bank Polska and Bank Ochrony Środowiska.

Marek Tymiński, CEO and primary shareholder of CI Games, announced the financial milestone on social media. The credit facility fully funds the remaining production schedule and global marketing push leading up to release, while simultaneously refinancing all existing bank debts for the studio. Approximately 80 percent of the loan package is backed by KUKE, Poland’s official export credit agency.

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Retaining Independence: No Share Dilution for CI Games

CI Games emphasized to investors that the credit facility was completed without issuing new corporate shares, protecting current shareholders from stock dilution. Tymiński pledged to lock and maintain his full equity position in the company for the entire duration of the loan.

“I know how much potential Lords of the Fallen II has,” Tymiński stated. “Securing this independent debt structure allows us to bring the project across the finish line on our own terms.”

The loan carries a maturity date of August 2027. CI Games plans to clear the debt primarily through direct revenue generated by the sequel following its planned launch in the first quarter of 2027 (January through March). This timeline leaves a narrow window of several months between release and full loan repayment, reflecting internal confidence in the game’s commercial return.

The investment builds upon the success of the 2023 reboot, Lords of the Fallen, developed by internal team Hexworks. The 2023 title surpassed 2.5 million unit sales and reached over 8 million players across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, establishing the IP as a premier dark fantasy soulslike.

Leaving Epic Games Exclusivity for a Broader PC Release

Lords of the Fallen II was initially announced in 2024 as a PC digital exclusive for the Epic Games Store. However, CI Games quietly executed a buy-back clause to terminate the exclusivity arrangement. The contract officially ended on April 14, 2026, though details were kept private until corporate filings in May.

While ending the storefront exclusivity agreement, CI Games confirmed that its technical collaboration with Epic Games regarding Unreal Engine 5 optimization and online backend infrastructure remains fully intact. An official Lords of the Fallen II Steam Store Page has gone live, confirming a day-one launch for Steam alongside other digital PC storefronts.

Revised Release Calendar and Marketing Kickoff

In mid-2026, CI Games shifted the target launch for Lords of the Fallen II from autumn 2026 to Q1 2027. Studio leadership noted that the extra development buffer allows the veteran design team to further refine combat mechanics, world design, and performance polish. The shift also strategically avoids competing directly during the crowded autumn blockbuster release window.

Lords of the Fallen II is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. CI Games will reveal the exact global release date in December 2026, alongside the debut of the game’s full gameplay trailer and marketing rollout.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When does Lords of the Fallen II release?

Lords of the Fallen II is scheduled to release in the first quarter of 2027 (Q1 2027) for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The exact date will be revealed in December 2026.

Is Lords of the Fallen II an Epic Games Store exclusive?

No. While it was originally planned as an Epic Games Store PC exclusive, CI Games bought back the publishing rights in early 2026. The game will launch on Steam and other PC platforms on day one.

Who is developing Lords of the Fallen II?

The game is being developed internally by Hexworks, a specialized studio under CI Games composed of soulslike genre veterans.

How much money did CI Games raise for Lords of the Fallen II?

CI Games secured a €28.6 million (~$30.8M USD) syndicated loan package to fully finance production, global marketing, and corporate debt refinancing leading into the early 2027 launch.