# Lords of the Fallen II delayed to Q1 2027

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-23 20:10 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 23.15

## Executive Summary
Lords of the Fallen II has been pushed back to Q1 2027 to avoid a crowded holiday release window and the launch of GTA 6.

## Intelligence Brief
The sequel to the dark fantasy action RPG, Lords of the Fallen II, is delayed until the first quarter of 2027. The game is being developed using Unreal Engine 5.


Coverage from GameSpot, Polygon, and TechPowerUp emphasizes that the delay is intended to avoid a "highly competitive holiday period" and the release of GTA 6. Other outlets, including IGN, Kotaku, and Gematsu, report the shift in timeline following a Summer Game Fest appearance.


Future developments will focus on providing the title with further "enhancements" before its 2027 arrival.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### When is Lords of the Fallen II now expected to release?
The game is delayed to Q1 2027.

### Why was the game delayed?
According to coverage, the delay is to avoid a highly competitive holiday period and the release of GTA 6, as well as to allow for more enhancements.

### What engine is the game using?
The sequel is being developed with UE5.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
GTA, Delayed, Lords of the Fallen II, Lords Of The Fallen, Delayed To Avoid GTA, Get More Enhancements, Bails Out, After Big SGF Splash, To Avoid Highly Competitive Holiday Period

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| TechPowerUp | Lords of the Fallen 2 Delayed to 2027 To Avoid "Highly Competitive Holiday Period" | 2026-06-23 18:58 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxQWTdITkVTcE4zYXpqdC16bFU4cjJkSDBWQU1MQzNaU3dkdXN1c1NEa1lsR0t0NEs4VXRlNWNXdTZGczNEQ3VHbTJFNFI2UGFtb0t5eEFqUTBOamN5a2lGbHQzTE9zUS12WW5ZeEJYMFR6em9YeWpkcVZiY0Y2Skd1SkxERXZVWjZIWDR3MFFpY1ZwNE0zeHB5Ujg5aFV6WXItSlZBUmdBUUlMd2RqSXlRdEtEU0VBUdIBuwFBVV95cUxNMDhMWVFpZVJ4Y0w2a3VpUWxJa2tHY0F6blZCbkpaZnRYUGhHVHd6M3lvUm5UTS1vMGJjeV9CWVV0RkFDSFZNY1ZuZGJuRlFDQmtsX3lRN2RFRjBjX2w5OUxUM2VGQ09sNlFYTUYtVFgybXFSUzlCZndacjFtX2tKc3VqXzVuaHNsM0NTM0xVY2JSSTZZa2JwSUY1b2F) |
| GameSpot | Lords Of The Fallen 2 Delayed To Avoid GTA 6 And Get More "Enhancements" | 2026-06-23 18:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxQdE02N1J5M1ZiaXMyRDk1TmpSX0RmWHJTbGl3ZVRqd3hCa3M4cWNNaXcxc0FKZm1iaG1iYl9ESzFncks0UnFfd2JkTnUxMkdTVGtSNUMxT0ZNczNZYWdJa2Z5Qk9KcnFTRFJRcDdDMXZIbHpZMS1sa3dQSDZ1amhHUDZrQ244OTlHT1BTNGlhdUFENkNhT3F4dHdaODFEOWsxaHJ4M2xiS24?oc=5) |
| Polygon.com | Lords of the Fallen 2 delayed to 2027 as it avoids GTA 6 and more | 2026-06-23 18:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMie0FVX3lxTFB6ZkYtMVhVNDlZUkFOM0tEUTlkNTNuNGM0dG10ejZiUVBYNEZYbW1wZTVBUUM5a2xfR1lsZS1ULUtYY2h1RU1DTldzbnAxalJxNVd4RzBBY0xPUGp5YklPa2lJWkJaaVFsNnFzblNXNlJSUmdYckFUZXduZw?oc=5) |
| Kotaku | Lords Of The Fallen 2 Bails Out Of 2026 After Big SGF Splash | 2026-06-23 18:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxOWjlldUhWSHlsMWZfNlhhRFdEY3VpMG5vZ0FVazVSdEFvc3NMM0V3LVpZOW80ZDl1ZE9RWXdqWjRMYkFyMWtXY2RxdFpPN3VKMGk0TXZVbHg0dTBwUnBrMjhlQlJVM1NSaVFGdFNaQ1BEeHpFUjNyUmRoS2ZRRGxoeklYS0VkSE41dUhvV0xlVTNlLUFYZHQtOHlVd05nR3J4YVpIS2c0SFNOMmNJbDJPcA?oc=5) |
| IGN | Lords of the Fallen 2 Delayed to 2027 | 2026-06-23 18:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidEFVX3lxTE95LThtYnBYM3ppdVRkb3RjSDNOT3dXanJ1ODNtbDhwZHpkaWpjSjJwOHRNYm90UTFGUnJWWmw5djJUSF96TVJoNWZZSlpYQzZCdjBadHlqaGw0UEdlekdkMHp0RjJvTENCd3l3bWZnWGdDT2Fo?oc=5) |
| Gematsu | Lords of the Fallen II delayed to Q1 2027 | 2026-06-23 18:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTFBIZFZCS2NzYzQ4Z2tBbzVEbGIzRzJNT0VzQkdqR1lTdXV5elNYLTZmRWJ0Y3pONFQycHVHZERZbjg0S21LNmlWQjVfbG05eGhfVm4tajg5MFpVRjM4RHFKV21iQ3oyYzZ4TG9Ma0tGT1dmNm43UjA3YUdlZm9EQQ?oc=5) |
| GameDev.net | Lords of the Fallen II takes the dark fantasy action RPG sequel to new heights with UE5 | 2026-06-23 18:41 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxOTldvWFVBMGttVm9EVVhDekdFZTBIaXRpeFF0cnRiNXhjU1JFZmRLSXJTdlVFNkFSd19RLXJkUjdfOS1xRFhrMFdPdmhTTlRyaWMwWWJ5R18tTENjX25PeUJxaHpZdEU2N3JTX1c4UW1jbzE0MUl0SVdvVWZpRFFySjRsVkExZVBaUldiUkZrM1BOd2N3aGlfaWRpaEVsRlZad0d2TlBLaVptVlFteWpZSG5WeUNEbTRrM1RJ?oc=5) |

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