Lyrical Games has officially dropped the launch trailer for Valor Mortis, the blistering first-person Soulslike from Ghostrunner creators One More Level, arriving worldwide Tuesday 13 October 2026 — 5:00 PM UTC across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and launching day one on Xbox Game Pass.
The game pairs breakneck, skill-driven combat with a supernatural reimagining of the Napoleonic Wars — and its voice cast is nothing short of spectacular: Vincent Cassel commands as Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, while Jennifer English takes the role of resistance leader The Shrike. Both have featured in brand-new behind-the-scenes interviews alongside the trailer reveal.
What Is Valor Mortis?
You are William Dowsett, a resurrected soldier of the Grande Armée thrust into a war twisted by dark magic. Across an occupied and corrupted Eastern Europe, you fight not just flesh and blood — but nightmare amalgamations and supernatural horrors. From the team that redefined first-person speed with Ghostrunner comes a Soulslike built for the same visceral perspective: every dodge, parry, strike and spell lands right in your face.
Transmutations are your edge — eldritch powers channelled through your left hand that tear through enemies, manipulate the environment, and turn the tide of battle. Combat rewards stamina management, sharp timing, and aggressive adaptability — die, learn, rise again.
A Cast of Award-Winning Heavyweights
| Actor | Role | Distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Vincent Cassel | Napoleon Bonaparte | César Award-winning actor |
| Jennifer English | The Shrike | BAFTA Award-winning voice actress |
| James Alexander | William Dowsett | Protagonist / Resurrected Legionnaire |
Cassel described his personal connection to the historical figure in his interview, noting Napoleon as “a cousin of the family” through his own ancestry, while English delved into bringing fierce rebel leader The Shrike to life. Both feature in dedicated behind-the-scenes featurettes released alongside the trailer.
Launch Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Tuesday 13 October 2026 — 5:00 PM UTC |
| Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Standard Price | $39.99 / €39.99 / 149.99 z? |
| Deluxe Edition | $59.99 / €59.99 / 199.99 z? — includes Major Story DLC (2027) + cosmetic packs |
| Steam | Bundle discounts available |
| New Game+ | Confirmed — coming Q4 2026 |
Why It Matters
One More Level earned its reputation making movement feel like power; Ghostrunner was lightning in first-person form. Now they turn that same intensity toward the punishing, rewarding Soulslike formula — and the result looks fierce, fast, and uniquely fresh. Add a period setting twisted into dark fantasy, a cinematic cast, and a price point that underscores confidence, and Valor Mortis is shaping up to be one of the boldest new releases of the month.
New Game+ arrives before the year is out, and multiple free updates are planned to keep the fight going long after launch.
History is rewritten. Empires fall. Will you stand?
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