About
Its release was delayed once, from September 24, 2026 to October 13, 2026. It is on Game Pass Ultimate, PC. On Steam, 80% of 2,628 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 763 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 1,345 in the last 30 days.
Valor Mortis is a first-person action soulslike from the creators of Ghostrunner. Rise from death as a former soldier of Napoleon’s army. Wield supernatural powers, battle horrifying monsters, and unravel a conspiracy that threatens all of humanity.
What is happening now
Valor Mortis is a first-person soulslike adventure set during a supernatural take on the Napoleonic Wars, developed by Polish studio One More Level. You play as William, a resurrected soldier navigating hostile terrain and challenging combat in this dark historical fantasy. The game launches October 13, 2026 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The title has recently achieved gold status ahead of its release, with developer coverage emphasizing the $40 price point as a deliberate strategy to position itself within a crowded autumn lineup that includes major releases. One More Level, known for matching AAA production values at AA scale since titles like Ghostrunner, has released new story footage at major gaming events while maintaining transparency about the game's scope and estimated playtime. Early hands-on impressions from gaming outlets have been positive, suggesting the studio's latest effort merits attention despite the competitive release window.
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Media
Releases
Platform
Date
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.
Release date history
September 24, 2026 October 13, 2026 +2 weeks
Out of a crowded September.
Jun 11, 2026
gematsu.com
gematsu.com
PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageMinimum
Recommended
OS
Windows 10/11
Windows 10/11
Processor
Ryzen 5 3600 / Core i5-10600K
Ryzen 7 5800X / Core i5-13400
Memory
16 GB RAM
16 GB RAM
Graphics
RX 5600 XT / GTX 1660Ti
RX 6800 / RTX 3070
DirectX
Version 12
Version 12
Storage
60 GB available space
60 GB available space
Additional Notes
SSD required. 30FPS @ 1080p on Low (with upscaling).
SSD required. 60FPS @ 1440p on Medium (with upscaling).
Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Valor Mortis player count
concurrent players on Steam763playing now16m ago
763peak today
1,34530-day peak
1,345highest we have seenNov 1, 2026
Oct 29daily peak, last 6 daystoday
Players counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.
Valor Mortis achievements
39 achievements on SteamRarest
Nephtis Superioris Obtain all achievements
5.6%
Abyssal Eviction Kill an enemy by pushing them into the abyss with Shield Bash
6.1%
Scattershot Kill 5 enemies with a single Blunderbuss shot
6.5%
Hoodsnatcher Decapitate 3 enemies with a single Claymore attack
7.8%
Aerial Annihilation Kill an enemy with a headshot after a wall jump
8%
Jack-knife Deal damage with every melee weapon, firearm, and transmutation without dying
8.3%
All 39 achievements by how many players unlocked them
Windhover Kill 3 enemies with pistol while Airborne Aiming
9.3%
Frenzied Flame Ignite the bonfire in the castle
9.5%
The Book of Beasts
13.7%
We Wear the Same Colors Defeat all Eternal Guardists
14.3%
Ambersmith Gather all Ambers
17%
Statue of Insanity Fully lock Remnant of the Iron Regiment enemy in Stasis.
20.8%
Fight Fire With Fire Ignite an enemy while you are also ignited
21.4%
In His Own Image
22.2%
Transmutation Artifex Upgrade a single Transmutation to maximum
24%
Behemoth
24.2%
Gun of Glory Upgrade a single firearm to maximum
25.2%
The Bitter Cure
26.6%
Coup de Grâce
27.1%
Flame Feast Set 4 enemies on fire with a single flamethrower use
27.5%
Blood and Wine
28.3%
Arsenal Absolute Unlock all weapons and transmutations
28.8%
Hand in the Jar
30%
Bladesmith Upgrade a single melee weapon to maximum
30.1%
Birdwatcher
30.7%
Symphony of Steel Perform 10 parries without taking damage
33.4%
Lament of The Limbs
33.8%
True Oath
35.3%
My Dying Bride
38%
Quixotry
38.8%
Not a Cat Person
44.9%
Ultima Ratio Regum
55.2%
God's Trigger Land 10 consecutive headshots or weak point hits without missing
57.8%
Aggressive Reconnaissance
59%
In the Nick of Time Interact with a lantern while below 20% health and no flasks remaining
59.1%
Torn Banner
62.4%
Single Stroke Shoot off a Risen Grenadier’s bucket
64.3%
Mind the Gap Die by falling into the abyss
66.5%
Rookie Mistake Attempt to use Ferro Flask with none remaining
70.4%
Share of Steam players who unlocked each achievement.
In the news
All 60 storiesValor Mortis Halloween update adds new cosmetics and finisher animations
1 outlet · Oct 28, 2026
Valor Mortis Rejected the AAA Playbook and Recouped Its Full Development Costs in Just 7 Days
1 outlet · Oct 23, 2026
Valor Mortis Has Already Broken Even in Its First Week
1 outlet · Oct 22, 2026
First-Person Soulslike Valor Mortis an Official Success, Now Turning a Profit
3 outlets · Oct 22, 2026
Poll: So, What Do You Think Of Valor Mortis?
1 outlet · Oct 19, 2026
Valor Mortis is Out Now, Opening Cinematic Showcases Intense Story and Combat
1 outlet · Oct 14, 2026
Valor Mortis Official Soundtrack Now Streaming With 20 Tracks by Arkadiusz Reikowski and Oskar Bała
1 outlet · Oct 13, 2026
Valor Mortis review
8 outlets · Oct 13, 2026
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- Xbox achievements revealed for new Game Pass soulslike Valor Mortis Oct 13, 2026
- Sapphire just launched a Valor Mortis graphics card, based on its Radeon RX 9070 XT Nitro+ design Oct 13, 2026
- Valor Mortis' system requirements appear to have been drastically cut, just before the FPSoulslike launches Oct 12, 2026
- Valor Mortis launch times revealed ahead of Xbox Game Pass release Oct 12, 2026
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- 'Valor Mortis' Essential Guide: Release Date, System Requirements, and More Oct 12, 2026
- Valor Mortis Extended Gameplay Confirms Dynamic 4K and 60 FPS on Xbox Series X and PS5 Oct 11, 2026
- Lyrical Games drops launch trailer and voice cast deep dives for Valor Mortis Oct 9, 2026
- Valor Mortis Showcases More Cronenbergian Horrors in New Launch Trailer Oct 9, 2026
- Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, and More Oct 7, 2026
- Valor Mortis – 15 Things to Know About This First-Person Soulslike Oct 6, 2026
- NVIDIA Rolls Out GeForce Game Ready Driver Optimized for Modern Warfare 4, Dark Arisen, STAR WARS: Galactic Racer, and Valor Mortis Oct 6, 2026
- Valor Mortis receives deep-dive gameplay preview ahead of October release Sep 30, 2026
- Valor Mortis Gameplay Trailer Shows Off First-Person Soulslike Combat Ahead of October Launch Sep 30, 2026
- Valor Mortis Details Transmutations, Catalysts, and Build-Altering Ambers in New Overview Trailer Sep 30, 2026
- Valor Mortis rewards you for taking risks and exploring that scary second path Sep 24, 2026
- Valor Mortis final preview Sep 21, 2026
- Valor Mortis Is Only $40 at Launch to Survive a Crowded Fall Release Window Sep 18, 2026
- GTA 6 has turned October into a new release bloodbath, but AA first-person soulslike Valor Mortis is hellbent on entering the fray Sep 18, 2026
- Upcoming soulslike Valor Mortis costs $40 as it's up against GTA 6 and the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake: "We want this to be a game that you can pick up alongside these other great games" Sep 17, 2026
- Valor Mortis Is Trying To Stand Out With A $40 Price Tag Sep 17, 2026
- With the 'Quality, Fidelity, and Play Time' of a $70 PS5 Game, Valor Mortis Asks for $40 Sep 17, 2026
- Valor Mortis Reveals Price, Playtime, and Its First DLC Sep 17, 2026
- Valor Mortis is only $40 because its developer knows you'll be choosing from a lot of big games over this "stacked" autumn Sep 17, 2026
- "We probably need a few more Expedition 33s to just prove them wrong" – the maker of Valor Mortis on why publishers should have faith in AA Sep 10, 2026
- Valor Mortis Hands-On Preview Sep 8, 2026
- Supernatural Napoleonic Wars-Set Soulslike Valor Mortis Gets Story Trailer and a Demo Aug 25, 2026
- First-Person Souls-Like ‘Valor Mortis’ Gets New Story Trailer Ahead of October Release Aug 25, 2026
- Valor Mortis has officially gone gold and is ready for launch in less than two months Aug 20, 2026
- Valor Mortis Merges Dark Napoleonic History With Aggressive Soulslike Action Aug 10, 2026