Valor Mortis: Release Date, Story & Features Explained

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Valor Mortis launches September 24, 2026 on PS5, Xbox, and PC, a Napoleonic-era Soulslike from Ghostrunner is creators day-one on Game Pass

Valor Mortis: Release Date Story and Everything New

The creators of Ghostrunner are stepping into a completely different world for their next game Valor Mortis a first-person Soulslike set in a twisted version of the Napoleonic Wars now has a confirmed release date after being revealed last year.

  • Releases September 24, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
  • Developed by One More Level, published by Lyrical Games.
  • Available day one on Xbox Game Pass.
  • Players control William, a resurrected soldier of Napoleon's Grande Armée.
  • French actor Vincent Cassel voices Napoleon Bonaparte in the game.
  • A free playable demo is already live on Steam.

A Soldier Risen From Death

The story follows William a former soldier who rises from death and must confront the true cost of destiny, loyalty, and empire. Set in a supernatural reimagining of 19th-century Europe, the game asks players what they would sacrifice for power as they uncover a conspiracy forged in the shadow of Napoleon's ambition.

Supernatural Powers Meet Napoleonic Combat

Valor Mortis blends Napoleonic-era weaponry, muskets and blades with dark supernatural abilities The result is stamina-driven high-mobility combat built around skill and brutal close-quarters encounters drawing on the same first-person expertise the studio built with Ghostrunner.

Exploring a Rotting, War-Torn Europe

The game features Metroidvania-style exploration letting players use William is mobility to outrun and flank Napoleon's plague-ridden Eternal Guard Progression rewards careful movement and uncovering environmental secrets while surviving the rotting remnants of an endless war.

A Grim Theatrical Atmosphere

Valor Mortis leans into a disturbing aesthetic built on theatrical lighting and mature themes. Its original score is co-composed by Arkadiusz Reikowski known for his work on the Silent Hill 2 Remake and Layers of Fear alongside in-house composer Oskar Bała reinforcing the game's horror-tinged atmosphere.

Q1: When does Valor Mortis release?
It launches September 24, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Q2: Is it available on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes, it's available day one on Xbox Game Pass.

Q3: Who develops Valor Mortis?
One More Level, the studio behind Ghostrunner, developed it, with Lyrical Games publishing.

Q4: Who voices Napoleon in the game?
César Award-winning actor Vincent Cassel voices Napoleon Bonaparte.

Q5: Can I try the game before launch?
Yes, a free playable demo is currently available on Steam.

Conclusion

Valor Mortis brings a fresh supernatural twist to the Napoleonic Wars combining Soulslike combat with the fast first-person mobility Ghostrunner's creators are known for With a confirmed September 24, 2026 release and day-one Game Pass availability, fans won't have long to wait.

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