Lords of the Fallen: Clash of Champions Update Overview
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Hexworks has delighted Lords of the Fallen players with a surprise content update, Clash of Champions, released on May 30. This free update introduces new game modes and performance enhancements, providing players with fresh challenges and improved gameplay experiences.
New Game Modes: Boss Rush
The Clash of Champions update adds two new Boss Rush modes, accessible via the game’s Vestige checkpoint markers. These modes cater to players seeking the ultimate challenge, allowing them to re-experience intense boss fights. The modes are as follows:
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Echoes of Battle
- Description: This mode allows players to replay individual boss battles.
- Notable Bosses:
- Ellianne the Starved
- Congregator of Flesh
- Radiant Sentinel
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Crucible Mode
- Description: A gauntlet of six pre-selected boss encounters with escalating difficulty.
- Objective: Overcome all six battles without dying to earn rewards.
- Rewards: Shrine Currency, exclusive armor tincts.
Performance Improvements and Balancing
In addition to the new game modes, the Clash of Champions update brings further performance improvements and game balancing, continuing the enhancements introduced in Version 1.5. These improvements aim to optimize both PvP and PvE experiences, ensuring smoother and more enjoyable gameplay.
Key Features of Version 1.5
Version 1.5, the final content update of the post-launch roadmap released a month prior, included several significant additions:
- Performance Improvements: Enhanced game performance across various systems.
- Game Balancing: Adjustments to PvP and PvE balance for a fairer gameplay experience.
- New Spells: Introduction of additional spells to diversify combat strategies.
- Advanced Game Modifier System: A system that allows players to customize their playthrough with seven different modifiers, adding depth and replayability.
Availability on Game Pass
To complement the surprise update, Lords of the Fallen has been added to Xbox and PC Game Pass, making it more accessible for new players to dive into this dark fantasy adventure.
Summary
The Clash of Champions update significantly enriches Lords of the Fallen by offering new ways to tackle its formidable bosses, coupled with ongoing performance improvements. With the game now available on Game Pass, more players can experience these exciting new features and enhancements.
Quick Reference: Clash of Champions Content
| Mode | Description | Key Features |
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| Echoes of Battle | Replay singular boss battles | Select individual bosses like Ellianne the Starved |
| Crucible Mode | Gauntlet of six boss encounters | Escalating difficulty, rewards like Shrine Currency and exclusive armor tincts |
Additional Features
- Performance improvements
- Game balancing
- New spells
- Advanced Game Modifier system
Lords of the Fallen continues to expand its offerings, ensuring a dynamic and challenging experience for its player base.
