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Onimusha: Way of the Sword release date pushed forward, its devs deciding they'd rather fight vampires than cosmic entities and Scottish horrors

Capcom has moved the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword forward to September 4th, avoiding a crowded September release window. The game will feature an "early adopter bonus" for those who purchase it by September 25th on Steam or Epic Games Store. The article also discusses the game's genre, comparing it to titles like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and the Nioh series.

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What we've been playing - "I can feel tears starting to prickle my eyes"

Several Eurogamer staff members reflect on their recent gaming experiences and bid farewell to colleague Victoria. Victoria shares her four-year journey as a news reporter for Eurogamer, highlighting memorable experiences and expressing gratitude to colleagues and readers. Connor discusses playing Guild Wars Reforged on mobile, Sherif details his struggles with the Valor Mortis demo, and Bertie admits to being rusty with Hades 2.

Checkpoint GamingVery positive

Valor Mortis Hands-on Preview - Plague zombie parkour

Valor Mortis is a first-person Soulslike from the creators of Ghostrunner, featuring a gritty Napoleonic Wars setting with plague zombies and parkour elements. Hands-on preview reveals challenging but fair combat with satisfying melee and ranged options, alongside satisfying parkour mechanics. The game is set for release on October 13, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.

Shack NewsPositive

Valor Mortis shows a lot of promise, despite a very rough start

Valor Mortis, the upcoming first-person Soulslike from Ghostrunner developer One More Level, shows significant promise despite a rough initial impression. While the early demo segment felt underwhelming and overly familiar, a later section revealed more engaging level design, varied combat, and intriguing narrative elements. The game is set in Napoleonic France and features a blend of traditional Soulslike mechanics with unique twists, hinting at a deeper experience than its opening suggests.

PC GamesNVery positive

Valor Mortis is the first soulslike I've immediately enjoyed, and not just because it's in first-person

Valor Mortis is a new soulslike game that distinguishes itself with a first-person perspective, blending traditional soulslike mechanics with first-person shooter elements. Developed by One More Level, known for the Ghostrunner series, the game aims to offer a unique and fluid combat experience set in an alternate Napoleonic era. Director Radosław Ratusznik highlighted the freedom of choice in combat and the developer's experience in creating fast-paced, fluid gameplay.

Retro GamerVery positive

I've been playing Steam Next Fest demos for over 5 years, and here are the 12 demos you shouldn't miss during…

This guide highlights 12 recommended free demos available during Steam Next Fest, covering a variety of genres and styles. The article provides brief descriptions and developer information for each featured game, encouraging players to try them before the event concludes.

Gaming BoltVery positive

35 Big Games Still Coming Out For The Rest of 2026

This article highlights 35 major video game releases anticipated for the remainder of 2026 across various platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. It details upcoming titles such as Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, EA Sports College Football 27, Palworld 1.0, and Grand Theft Auto 6, providing brief descriptions and release windows for each.

GamespotPositive

Steam Next Fest June 2026: 25 Of The Best Demos You Can Play Right Now

Steam Next Fest June 2026 is underway, offering over 4,000 game demos to play on PC. This guide highlights 25 of the best new demos available, spanning various genres from survival horror and action RPGs to life simulators and roguelikes. The festival runs until June 22, followed by the Steam Summer Sale.

Retro GamerVery positive

Nothing about Valor Mortis' Steam Next Fest demo should work for me, but the first-person Soulslike zombie combat…

Valor Mortis, a first-person Soulslike zombie combat game from developer One More Level, impressed during its Steam Next Fest demo despite initial skepticism. The game features slick combat mechanics and a unique alternate 19th-century France setting where players fight reanimated soldiers under Napoleon Bonaparte.

PC GamesNVery positive

Valor Mortis' first-person perspective opens up "new opportunities" within the soulslike genre

Valor Mortis is a unique soulslike that distinguishes itself with a first-person perspective, a departure from the genre's typical third-person view. Game Director Radosław Ratusznik explains this choice stems from developer One More Level's experience with the first-person action game Ghostrunner, aiming to create a complex and innovative first-person action experience. The game blends traditional soulslike mechanics like stamina management and checkpoints with elements such as parkour, dual-wielding, and superpowers, offering players significant freedom in combat approach.

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Something for the Weekend – 13/06/26

Nintendo held a surprise Nintendo Direct, revealing a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, alongside new titles like Final Fantasy Resonance and Xenoblade Genesis. The week also saw reports of major layoffs at Xbox due to subscriber losses and Ubisoft closing two studios. Reviews included Crushed In Time and Midnight Saturn, with previews of Romestead and Dark Heresy.

Monster VineVery positive

Valor Mortis Preview – Parry for Your Emperor

Valor Mortis is a first-person Souls-like game from One More Level, featuring precise combat that balances parrying and dodging with sword and gunplay. Set in 19th Century Europe, players contend with infected soldiers and explore a decaying world. The game is scheduled for release on October 13 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

To Much GamingPositive

Valor Mortis Delayed to October 13 to Avoid Crowded September 2026 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides

Developer One More Level and publisher Lyrical Games have delayed their new game, Valor Mortis, from its original September 24 release date to October 13. This decision was made to avoid a crowded September 2026 release window, which includes major titles like Marvel's Wolverine and Silent Hill: Townfall. The delay aims to give the first-person action soulslike more breathing room in the market.

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Valor Mortis Gets Short Delay to Avoid September's Onslaught of Game Releases

Valor Mortis has been delayed to avoid the crowded September game release window. The exact new release date has not yet been announced.

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2026’s autumn release schedules are pure insanity but it’s not GTA 6’s fault

The upcoming autumn release schedules for 2026 are exceptionally crowded, largely due to the November 19 release of Grand Theft Auto 6. This has created an "exclusion zone" around the highly anticipated title, forcing many other major game releases to compete for attention in a condensed period. This intense competition, coupled with the high cost of game development, poses a significant risk to publishers and could lead to underperformance for many titles.

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Valor Mortis will now release in October, because September’s filled with GTA 6 dodgers

Lyrical Games and One More Level have delayed the release of their first-person Napoleonic Soulslike, Valor Mortis, to October 13th. This decision was made to avoid direct competition with the heavily stacked September release schedule, particularly Grand Theft Auto 6. The game features supernatural elements and a demo is currently available on Steam.

EurogamerPositive

As games pile into September to avoid GTA 6, Ghostrunner studio's promising Soulslike Valor Mortis is shifting its release to escape the rush

Ghostrunner developer One More Level has delayed its Napoleonic first-person Soulslike, Valor Mortis, from September 24 to October 13 to avoid a crowded release window. The game will now launch on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The studio is using the extra time to implement feedback from its newly released Steam demo.

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GTA 6 scared so many games into September launches that other games are now getting scared into October

The upcoming soulslike game Valor Mortis has been delayed by 19 days, moving its release from September 24th to October 13th. This shift is attributed to the crowded September 2026 release schedule, heavily influenced by the anticipation of Grand Theft Auto 6's November launch. Publisher Lyrical Games decided to move the date to give Valor Mortis more breathing room amidst numerous other game announcements.

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The First PS5 Game Delay Out of September 2026 Has Been Confirmed

Valor Mortis, a PlayStation 5 game developed by One More Level, has been delayed from its original September 24, 2026 release date to October 13, 2026. This decision was made due to a crowded release schedule, with several other titles also launching on the same day or shortly after. The developer cited the need for more flexibility in setting the release date, as initial decisions were made before major gaming showcases.

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September Is So Busy For Games That One Of Them Just Got Delayed To Avoid The Others (And GTA 6)

Developer One More Level has delayed Valor Mortis from September 24 to October 13 due to a crowded release schedule, particularly with Grand Theft Auto 6 launching in November. The delay also allows for further improvements to the first-person souls-like game, which is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch.