Launch Trailer Released for “Valor Mortis,” a First-Person Napoleonic Wars Soulslike—New Game Plus Coming by Year's End

Scheduled to be released at 2:00 a.m. Japan Standard Time on October 14. A bundle version is also scheduled to be released, which will effectively allow you to purchase the game at a discount if you have purchased certain titles on Steam.

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One More Level, the developer known for the “Ghostrunner” series—which it co-publishes with Lyrical Games—has released the launch trailer for “Valor Mortis” and shared new details.

Release time and New Game+ details also revealed

Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century, *Valor Mortis* unfolds a dark fantasy-style story. With its release scheduled for October 13 (local time overseas) fast approaching, the launch trailer has been released ahead of time.

Additionally, new information has been announced, including an interview with French actor Vincent Cassel—who voices Napoleon in the game, as seen in the trailer—as well as detailed release dates, post-launch update plans, and bundle editions, as outlined below.

Other New Footage and Release Information for *Valor Mortis*

  • An interview
    with Vincent Cassel, who voices Napoleon—the character who guides the protagonist (He discusses how his aunt has ties to Napoleon’s birthplace and how he was an avid gamer before having children. The audio track can be switched to Japanese.)

  • An interview
    with Jennifer English, who voices Schlaik (a British actress and voice actress known for roles such as Mael in *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, Shadowheart in *Baldur’s Gate 3*, and Latina in *Elden Ring*)

  • The release date and time in Japan is October 14 at 2:00 a.m.

  • Bundle sales confirmed
    with five specific titles Bundle sales have been confirmed on Steam with each of the following five titles: *Dishonored*, *No Rest for the Wicked*, *MOUSE: P.I. For Hire*, *Ghostrunner*, and *Ghostrunner 2* (A 10% discount applies when purchasing this title as a set with any one of the above titles.If you already own any of these titles, you’ll receive a 10% discount on “Valor Mortis” when purchased separately)

  • “New Game Plus” Scheduled
    for Release in 2026 “New Game Plus,” which allows players to start a second playthrough after completing the campaign—carrying over their character’s progress and acquired loot—with stronger enemies, increased difficulty, and surprise elements, is scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of 2026.
    The addition of other game modes is also under consideration. Additionally, one idea being discussed is the addition of full French voice acting, in keeping with the game’s theme.


Released on Steam and Console Platforms

*Valor Mortis*, which features parries—a staple of Souls-like games—as well as attacks utilizing psychic powers derived from plagues and combat that leverages mobility, is scheduled for release on October 14 (Japan Time) for PC (Microsoft Store/Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with Japanese language support.The standard edition on Steam will be sold at region-specific prices based on a base price of $39.99. On the Microsoft Store, the game will also be available via Game Pass.


By technocchi