CI Games terminated its exclusivity agreement with Epic Games for Lords of the Fallen 2 on PC. The developer publicly posted the separation document after the April 14 settlement, revealing the deal that would have locked the soulslike sequel to the Epic Game Store fell through.
The original 2024 exclusivity pact made Lords of the Fallen 2 an Epic Games Store exclusive on PC. CI Games delayed announcing the cancellation because early disclosure would have harmed the company's interests, according to the settlement paperwork. The studio now retains freedom to distribute the game across multiple storefronts.
This reversal reflects ongoing turbulence in Epic's exclusivity strategy. The company spent billions securing exclusive deals during the Epic Games Store's early years, but the financial model proved unsustainable as consumers resisted being forced to use multiple launchers. Epic shifted tactics last year, moving away from aggressive exclusivity purchases in favor of revenue-sharing agreements and publisher partnerships.
Lords of the Fallen 2, the sequel to 2023's moderately received soulslike, represents a mid-tier release where exclusivity deals carry less weight than they do for AAA blockbusters. CI Games likely benefited from releasing multiplatform on PC to maximize reach through Steam, GOG, and other digital storefronts. The decision benefits PC players by avoiding fragmentation.
Epic Games did not comment on the separation, but the termination signals the publisher's continued retreat from exclusive spending. The Epic Games Store still competes aggressively against Steam through free game giveaways and selective partnerships, but forcing developers to abandon broader distribution channels has become untenable.
Lords of the Fallen 2 launches later in 2025 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC without platform restrictions.