Lords of the Fallen 2.0 Update Implements Shared Co-op Progression and Free Friend’s Pass

Lords of the Fallen 2.0 update adds shared co-op progression alongside providing gamers with a free friend’s pass – a feature that allows “friends without the full game can play the entire adventure by your side for free across all platforms.” The shared progression feature also allows both players to revive one another and collect 100% vigor. 

The 2.0 update is considered the definitive edition of the game, according to CI Games’ marketing video, making for a seamless cooperative gaming experience. In addition, CI Games is also adding full cross-platform support, meaning players from various consoles will now be able to play with one another. 

The Lords of the Fallen 2.0 update also added quality of life changes, gameplay adjustments, and a dedicated jump button.

Here are the official Lords of the Fallen Version 2.0 Highlights, as according to their Steam page: 

• Full Shared Progression Co-op
  
  • Embark on a seamless co-op journey!
  • Both players now save all mainline progress.
  • Join a fellow lampbearer via automatic matchmaking or adventure with a friend (must be on the same New Game playthrough and have defeated a similar number of bosses, within a margin of one).
  • Option to play standard co-op without shared progression.
  • Both players can revive each other, collect 100% vigor, and loot in all online sessions.
  • Full crossplay support via password matchmaking.
  • For more details, check the [Co-op FAQ].
• Free Friend’s Pass
  
  • Invite a friend to join your adventure!
  • Friends without the full game can play the entire adventure by your side for free across all platforms.
  • Single-player access to the character creator and full tutorial area.
  • All character progress and loot saved between sessions.
  • Play with different friends across sessions.
• Refined Combat & Movement
  
  • Building on V1.7 improvements, V2.0 delivers the most responsive combat and movement yet:
    • Enhanced Combat Mechanics: Improved weapon responsiveness, upgraded lock-on with Grievous Strike prompts, and smoother evasions.
    • Improved Combat Audio: Upgraded audio feedback for every clash, parry, and block.
    • Faster Soulflay: Quicker Soulflay for more effective combat.
    • Smoother Movement: Refined turning and running animations for greater control.
• Lamp Guidance
  
  • Lost in Mournstead? The new Lamp Guidance mechanic reveals the path to your next Vestige, lighting your way through the winding paths.
• Character Creator Overhaul
  
  • Craft your ideal Lampbearer with an upgraded Character Creator:
    • Improved facial options, textures, and body shapes for more realistic male and female avatars.
• Dedicated Jump Button
  
  • Navigate Mournstead’s chasms with a Dedicated Jump Button:
    • Jump anytime, anywhere, without sprinting, for precise platforming.
• UI Overhaul
  
  • Experience a streamlined, modernized UI for easier navigation:
    • Cleaner menus and smoother transitions.
    • More intuitive navigation across inventory, settings, and map screens.
• Revamped Tutorial and Guidebook
  
  • New to the Umbral realm? Our onboarding is now smoother than ever:
    • A revamped tutorial with user-friendly prompts for smoother onboarding.
    • An all-new guidebook to revisit prompts anytime.

Lords of the Fallen is a souls-like that emphasizes cooperative play. Allowing for up to two players to adventure together, the title initially launched in October of 2023 – receiving live-service updates to provide players with new content. The game is currently on sale on Steam, discounted 67% until May 1.