Summary
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The Lords of the Fallen January 2025 update improves online connectivity and provides smoother gameplay with reduced stuttering.
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Male and female body options are now available with the character creator.
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Added a new sound option to adjust the atmosphere of the Umbral realm.
Hexworks has released a brand new January update for Lords of the Fallenimprovements to Lampbearers 2025 in version 1.7.73. Lords of the Fallen was first released in 2023 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S users and boasted an Unreal Engine 5 build as a successor to the 2014 game of the same name. The game adopts Soulslike elements in third-person action and recruits Lampbearers to traverse the land of Mournstead and cleansed magical beacons to prevent the return of the dark god Adyr.
Lords of the FallenThe last update was deployed in December and implemented more tweaks to the dash and scrolling system and improved the blood animation shown in Pieta's slaughter scene. Despite the update being smaller in scope, similar to the current January patch, the fixes managed to target specific issues players were experiencing, including the ability to explore Mournstead and interact with Vestiges and Umbral exit points with nearby enemies.

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Posted on the game's social media accounts, Hexworks reported Lords of the Fallen players of the new live update, stating that the changes were in response to constant player feedback. One of the main takeaways focused on improving online connectivity, which improved the overall smoothness of the game by reducing rubber bands and lag, so players can beat Lords of the Fallen's hardest bosses more smoothly. Players can now choose between male and female body types when using the character creator, and Umbral exploration has been improved with the addition of a new sound option to adjust the realm's atmosphere.
Lords of the Fallen January 2025 update improves online connectivity and Umbral Audio
- Improved online connectivity
- Male/female body option
- Umbral sound settings
Even at first glance at the dark fantasy aesthetic, Lords of the Fallen is one of the best action RPGs to play Dark souls fans and Lampbearers have praised the recent update for a number of stability improvements and bug fixes. Some fans mentioned that the new update motivated them to restart the game, and other players requested a hidden HUD option to be considered for a future update.
Lampbearers will be fully aware of the announced sequel, which is currently in full production and is targeting a 2026 release. Lords of the Fallen The successor received a promising update as early as October 2024. The follow-up title will feature a more commercial art style, feature co-op with shared progression, and boast higher production values. The sequel is said to be titled “Death of the Fallen” and will be exclusive to the Epic Games Store on PC at launch.