It seems Lords of the Fallen’s last 1.5 replace launched in April 2024 wasn’t the last replace in any respect as developer Hexworks has launched the Clash of Champions downloadable content material which provides a boss rush mode to the recreation.
As reported by Gematsu, the shock launch does not embrace only one model of the boss rush mode however two. Gamers can select to both battle by means of the Echoes of Battle or Crucible modes, with the former providing an opportunity to relive boss encounters and the latter presenting a singular new difficult of growing problem.
“The replace options two beforehand unannounced boss rush modes for the darkish fantasy motion RPG,” writer CI Video games mentioned. “Gamers can now replay singular boss battles with beforehand vanquished foes or confront them sequentially in a single of a number of grueling trials. Each modes are playable both in single participant or with a fellow Lampbearer in on-line cooperative multiplayer. The replace additionally consists of further efficiency enhancements.”
Gamers can discover the modes by means of Lords of the Fallen’s Vestige checkpoint markers, and conquering the Crucible mode unlocks rewards together with Shrine Foreign money and unique new armor tincts.
“We’re delighted to welcome the many new gamers exploring Lords of the Fallen‘s twin worlds for the very first time because of the recreation’s addition to the unbelievable Sport Cross library,” mentioned Hexworks govt producer and head of studio Saul Gascon.
“We’re extraordinarily excited to greet this new wave of Lampbearers with the shock launch of our Clash of Champions replace, which incorporates the all-new Boss Rush modes as requested by our group. These new additions additional add to the intensive gameplay selection Lords of the Fallen already affords, particularly following the latest inclusion of the Superior Sport Modifier System.”
Lords of the Fallen, a reboot/sequel to the 2014 Souls-like of the identical identify, launched in October 2023 to sturdy essential and industrial reception, promoting a million copies in its first 10 days on sale. In our 8/10 evaluate, IGN mentioned: “Lords of the Fallen is an superior Souls-like with a unbelievable dual-realities premise, even when efficiency shortcomings and wimpy bosses crash the celebration.”
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll discuss The Witcher all day.