CI Games terminated the exclusivity contract with Epic Games Store for the PC, freeing Lords of the Fallen 2 for release on other digital platforms. The Polish company ended the agreement on April 14, 2026, but only publicly informed investors on May 18.
Original Acordo and termination
CI Games had signed a binding contract with Epic in June 2024 that guaranteed exclusive distribution for Lords of the Fallen 2 throughout the product’s life cycle. The document specified exclusive PC rights to Epic’s platform. The termination was described in the company’s statement as “conditional in nature,” although details of those conditions were not disclosed.
The company justified the delay in public communication by stating that revealing the news earlier “could have been harmful to the legitimate interests of CI Games”. Termos’s breakup financials also remained under wraps. The game’s page on Epic Games Store remains the only confirmed PC release at the moment.
Impacto for gamers and market
Exclusividades on Epic Games Store face consistent resistance in the PC community. Steam dominates the English-language market, and titles tied to the Epic platform often receive criticism about content discoverability and lack of standard features. The first version of Lords of the Fallen, released in 2023, sold 2.5 million copies and took until February 2026 to break even after investing US$80.45 million in development.
Esse long path suggests the real cost of friction in distribution. Marek Tyminski, CEO of CI Games, had previously indicated that the sequel could come to Steam under appropriate conditions. The executive has demonstrated openness to community feedback in previous decisions, such as a public vote on women’s armor design. Epic’s departure aligns with this pattern of engagement with players.
Parcerias techniques maintained
Termination of publication does not affect the technical relationship between CI Games and Epic. The company confirmed that it maintains the partnership to use Unreal Engine 5. Ferramentas development and technical infrastructure continue as is, ensuring that the graphics engine remains the basis for game production.
Esse detail matters to the fanbase invested in the Unreal Engine ecosystem, as no engine or framework migrations have been announced. Development continues its path without interruptions caused by the commercial disruption.
Cronograma and platforms
Nenhuma release date has been set for Lords of the Fallen 2. CI Games promises to announce the date at a game showcase in the summer. The title has been confirmed for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Plaion — publisher formerly known as Deep Silver remains responsible for global marketing.
The confirmed platforms span current generations of consoles and PC, signaling broad commercial ambition. The announcement of the date at a prominent event indicates that the company is seeking maximum visibility at the launch, potentially taking advantage of the distribution freedom gained with the end of exclusivity.
Voltage Contexto with exclusives
The PC gaming market is experiencing a turning point regarding exclusivity contracts. Publishers face increasing pressure from communities questioning arrangements that restrict access to preferred platforms. Steam remains PC gamers’ majority preference for social features, integrated library, and competitive pricing history.
CI Games’s change in stance reflects a tendency among smaller and medium-sized studios to reevaluate exclusives when contracts allow for review. Epic Games, in turn, continues to invest in selective exclusivities, but faces growing resistance that may justify less restrictive agreements in future negotiations.
