03/06/26
PLAION and CI Games Announce Global Physical Distribution Partnership for Lords of the Fallen II
A Darkness Reborn: PLAION and CI Games Reunite to Put the Highly Anticipated Soulslike Sequel Into the Hands of More Players Everywhere
Theale, UK – [6 March 2026] – Following their successful collaboration on Lords of The Fallen, PLAION and CI Games today announced they are joining forces once again. PLAION has been appointed as the global physical distributor for the highly- anticipated sequel, Lords of the Fallen II. This agreement leverages PLAION’s extensive international infrastructure and retail expertise to bring the next chapter of the acclaimed soulslike IP to players worldwide.
Under the terms of this agreement, PLAION will oversee the full worldwide physical distribution and retail sales operations for Lords of the Fallen II. This includes managing all aspects of logistics and trade marketing across international markets, ensuring the title benefits from PLAION’s strong retail presence and market knowledge.
Releasing this year on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, Lords of the Fallen II is set to deliver a defining dark fantasy action-RPG where brutal, soulslike combat meets an expansive world splitting at its core. Promising to be bolder, braver and bloodier than its predecessor, the 2023 entry has sold over 2 million copies to date, with a total playerbase of over 6 million lampbearers worldwide. Players can again look forward to will embarking on an epic adventure across a shattered kingdom, mastering a fast, fluid, and aggressive combat system combined with the ability to cross between two realms; the living and the dead
“We have history with this franchise, and more importantly, we have trust,” said Craig McNicol, CEO, PLAION Partners. “The work our teams did together on Lords of the Fallen in 2023 demonstrated what a strong distribution partnership looks like in practice, and we are proud that CI Games has chosen to build on that trust for this next chapter. Securing the global physical distribution of Lords of the Fallen II reinforces our position as a trusted leader in the gaming space, and we are committed to delivering exceptional execution through our robust distribution network to ensure this ambitious sequel reaches the fans it deserves.”
Marek Tyminski, Co-Founder and CEO commented, “PLAION has consistently proven to be a premier publishing partner with deep regional expertise. By partnering with them for the global physical release of Lords of the Fallen II, we are ensuring that our ambitious sequel receives the reach and visibility it merits across all major territories. We are confident in PLAION’s ability to drive strong physical sales performance and visibility for this highly anticipated title”
This partnership further strengthens PLAION’s global footprint in the physical games market and underscores its role in bringing world-class entertainment experiences to players.
Lords of the Fallen II is developed by CI Games in partnership with PLAION for global publishing and distribution. The game is not yet rated but is expected to be 17+ by the ESRB and 18 by PEGI. CI Games will share more game announcements in the coming months.
For more game information visit the official Lords of the Fallen website. Fans can also follow on YouTube, Instagram, X, Facebook, Reddit, or join the official Discord.
About PLAION
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe. Founded three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences. PLAION is an Embracer Group company
About CI Games
Founded in 2002, CI Games is an independent global video game developer and publisher. For over two decades, the company has created internationally recognised and acclaimed titles, including the Lords of the Fallen and Sniper Ghost Warrior franchises. Operating as a fully remote studio with a highly experienced team across Europe and beyond, CI Games is currently developing Lords of the Fallen II on Unreal Engine 5, set to launch in 2026. For more information, please visit www.cigames.com
