Lords of the Fallen has received a new update focused on refining its co-op experience, expanding player freedom, and improving matchmaking reliability. Shared Progression co-op now offers significantly more control for guest players, allowing both participants to engage more actively in progression systems and gameplay flow.
The update also introduces customizable privileges for Non-Shared Progression sessions, along with multiple bug fixes and performance improvements. Overall, the changes aim to make online play smoother, more flexible, and less restrictive, which feels like a natural step forward given player feedback.
Patch Notes
Shared Progression Updates
- Expanded guest player freedom in Shared Progression co-op
- Guest players can now upgrade equipment
- Sanguinarix
- Umbral Lamp
- Weapons
- Enabled socketing of upgrade items during co-op sessions
- Added ability to interact with vendor NPCs
- Enabled use of Chrysalis Rebirth
- Allowed resting and warping between Vestiges
- Added ability to plant Vestige seeds
- Enabled guests to begin boss battles
- Added option to skip cutscenes during co-op
Non-Shared Progression Changes
- Added option to select guest privileges in Non-Shared Progression co-op
Full Privileges
- Guest players can upgrade equipment, socket upgrade items, and interact with vendors
- Enabled use of Chrysalis Rebirth
- Allowed resting and warping between Vestiges
- Added ability to plant Vestige seeds
- Enabled guests to begin boss battles
- Added option to skip cutscenes
Limited Privileges
- Guest players can rest at Vestiges
- Enabled equipment upgrades and socketing of items
- Added vendor interaction support
- Enabled use of Chrysalis Rebirth
Matchmaking Improvements
- Streamlined co-op session setup through Vestige Multiplayer menu
- Added password-based matchmaking for direct sessions
- Improved matchmaking flow when no password is set
- Ensured consistent progression settings requirement for co-op sessions
Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
- Fixed issue preventing clients from socketing Umbral Eyes into the Umbral Lamp during co-op
- Fixed issue preventing rune socketing into weapons during co-op
- Resolved bug causing character level multiplication after using Rebirth Chrysalis in co-op
- Fixed PS5 DualSense controller compatibility issues on Steam version
- Improved performance on Steam Deck
- Enhanced overall session stability and reliability
Co-op Privileges Breakdown
Full Privileges Restrictions
- Guest players cannot cleanse Beacons
- Cannot enter Umbral without the host
- Cannot interact with Shrines or offer Remembrance
- Cannot use the Mirror in Skyrest
- Cannot leave Umbral via Effigy
- Cannot initiate Crucible or Echoes of Battle
- Cannot avenge Lampbearers
Limited Privileges Restrictions
- Guest players cannot skip cutscenes
- Cannot warp between Vestiges
- Cannot begin boss battles
- Cannot plant Vestige seeds
- Cannot cleanse Beacons
- Cannot interact with Shrines or offer Remembrance
- Cannot use the Mirror in Skyrest
- Cannot leave Umbral via Effigy
- Cannot initiate Crucible or Echoes of Battle
- Cannot avenge Lampbearers
Lords of the Fallen originally launched in October 2023 and continues to receive updates improving its co-op systems and overall experience.
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