Valor Mortis Sets $39.99 Price, 2027 Story DLC

The game’s release date was previously moved forward from September to October, with the announcement describing the change as part of the developers’ effort to navigate the crowded 2026 release schedule.
Valor Mortis previously featured a playable demo during Steam Next Fest, where it was included among Beebom’s picks for the best games at the event.
The developers said they want players to buy the game only after they have “a full picture of Valor Mortis’ quality, creativity and craft at launch,” explaining the decision not to offer preorders.
The Deluxe Edition’s La Grande Armée Weapon Skin Pack includes skins for six specific weapons: a pistol, blunderbuss, musket, claymore, rapier and sabre; three additional weapon-skin packs are also planned before the story expansion arrives.
The pricing announcement was initially made through One More Level’s official X account, and the article noted that the prices had not yet appeared on digital storefronts.
One More Level has priced its first-person Soulslike action RPG Valor Mortis at $39.99 for the Standard Edition and $59.99 for the Deluxe Edition ahead of its October 13, 2026 launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, according to Escapist Magazine. The developer deliberately set the lower price to compete in a crowded fall 2026 release calendar dominated by major blockbusters like Grand Theft Auto 6, rather than cutting corners on content or ambition.
The game features a 20-hour campaign following a resurrected Napoleon-era soldier battling monsters and uncovering supernatural secrets. The Deluxe Edition includes a major story expansion planned for 2027, weapon-skin packs, and bonus content, with free updates coming after launch. IXBT Games notes the studio did not overprice the game despite its quality execution and depth.
One More Level deliberately chose a mid-tier price point to give players a fair entry price during an unusually stacked autumn. According to SSBCrack News, the $40 price provides competitive edge against other major releases crowding October 2026. The developer acknowledged the market reality without compromising on the game's 20-hour story and creative vision.
The studio moved Valor Mortis' launch from September to October as part of navigating the crowded 2026 release schedule. Archynetys reports the decision responds to high-profile autumn competition. This strategic timing demonstrates One More Level's awareness of player purchasing power limitations when multiple AAA titles release simultaneously.
One More Level is skipping preorders entirely, requiring players to assess reviews and launch-day gameplay before purchasing. The developers want buyers to have "a full picture of Valor Mortis' quality, creativity and craft at launch," according to Escapist Magazine. This approach reflects confidence in the game while respecting consumer skepticism about incomplete products.
The $59.99 Deluxe Edition unlocks a major story expansion arriving in 2027 and the La Grande Armée Weapon Skin Pack featuring skins for a pistol, blunderbuss, musket, claymore, rapier, and sabre. Three additional weapon-skin packs are planned before the story DLC launches. The Deluxe Edition provides meaningful content without forcing purchase on day one.
Valor Mortis previously earned positive reception during a Steam Next Fest demo. Beebom featured it among the best games at the event, building player confidence before the October launch. This early hands-on exposure lets buyers make informed decisions without relying solely on preorder hype or marketing promises.
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