Upcoming Soulslike Valor Mortis Defies Industry Norms With a $39.99 Launch Price
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Developer One More Level is launching its upcoming first-person soulslike Valor Mortis at a budget-friendly $39.99 on October 13, entirely skipping digital pre-orders to let the finished game speak for itself.
Developer One More Level is shaking up the crowded autumn release calendar by pricing its upcoming first-person soulslike, Valor Mortis, at a budget-friendly $39.99. Initially revealed during Gamescom, the game swaps out traditional dark fantasy for a gritty Napoleonic Wars setting where a mysterious weapon resurrects fallen soldiers. According to reports from GameRant, the studio believes the title delivers the quality, fidelity, and twenty-hour playtime of a full-price game, but chose a lower entry point to respect players facing a relentless wave of heavy-hitting fall releases.
In an unusual move for modern digital economies, the team has also confirmed there will be no pre-orders for Valor Mortis. By skipping pre-order incentives, the developers aim to let the finished product speak for itself, ensuring buyers have a complete picture of the game before spending their money. Players who want to invest a bit more can opt for a $59.99 Deluxe Edition, which bundles the base game with multiple weapon skin packs and a substantial story expansion slated for 2027.
This pricing strategy follows a familiar playbook for One More Level, whose previous hits like the Ghostrunner duology also launched below standard AAA pricing. Alongside the paid expansion, the studio has promised a steady rollout of free post-launch updates to keep the community engaged. Valor Mortis officially launches on October 13 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S.
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Original article: Game Rant