CI Games entered a Separation Agreement with Epic Games that removes PC exclusivity for Lords of the Fallen 2. The agreement took effect April 14, 2026, but was published May 18 after a delay to avoid prejudicing legitimate company interests. Previously, CI Games had exclusive worldwide PC distribution rights granted by Epic starting June 14, 2024. The Separation Agreement states it will not affect ongoing cooperation, including work related to Unreal Engine, Epic online services, Epic account services, and CI Games participation in the Epic ecosystem. The change likely allows a Steam release, expanding access for PC players beyond the Epic Games Store.
"CI Games has just announced that it has "entered into a Separation Agreement" with Epic Games, which releases its upcoming sequel, Lords of the Fallen 2, from its Epic Games Store exclusivity deal on PC. While the official document states that the agreement "will not affect the ongoing cooperation between the parties," this likely means that CI Games' Lords of the Fallen 2 can now release on Steam, which is the Epic Games Store's direct competitor."
"Although CI Games posted the Separation Agreement on its official website last night, May 18, the document notes that the agreement actually went into effect on April 14, 2026, but its publication was delayed "on the grounds that its immediate disclosure could have prejudiced the Company's legitimate interests." CI Games had previously into an agreement with Epic which granted them "the exclusive worldwide distribution rights" to Lords of the Fallen 2 on PC on June 14, 2024."
"The Separation Agreement doesn't state an official reason for the divorce, but does note that CI Games and Epic will continue to collaborate "in relation to the Unreal Engine, Epic online services, Epic account services, or the Company's participation in the ecosystem." Of course, the real reason for the breakup seems pretty clear: Lords of the Fallen 2 can now release on Steam, which will undoubtedly boost the game's sales numbers, as numbers suggest that many PC users only log in to the Epic Games Store to play and claim free games."
"Yes, it's an Epic exclusive on PC. From firsthand experience, they've been an incredible partner so far and are really helping us make a better game in the end. https://t.co/gQM7bZeqAy - Marek Tyminski (@tyminski_marek) March 31, 2025"
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