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CI Games Ends Epic Store Exclusivity for Lords of the Fallen II

Opening the game to other PC stores, the move preserves CI Games' use of Epic's Unreal Engine and online services.

Overview

  • CI Games said it finalized a Separation Agreement with Epic Games that ends the multi-year Epic Games Store publishing exclusivity for Lords of the Fallen II, effective April 14, 2026.
  • The termination frees the sequel to appear on other PC storefronts, including Steam, but no Steam listing has appeared yet.
  • CI Games and Epic will continue to work together on technical and account services, including Unreal Engine, Epic online services, Epic account services, and CI Games’ participation in the Fortnite ecosystem.
  • CI Games has not given a public reason for ending the publishing deal and described the Separation Agreement as "conditional in nature," and some outlets have speculated about a buyout or exit payment with no confirmation.
  • Investors reacted positively to the disclosure, with CI Games shares rising about 5%, and Lords of the Fallen II remains slated for release on PC and consoles in 2026.