Ghostrunner developer One More Level has officially revealed its next game.
Valor Mortis is described as a “first-person Soulslike” and is set in an alternate version of Eastern Europe during Napoleon’s 19th century conquest.
This take on the Napoleonic Wars features monsters and supernatural powers, as players take control of William, a resurrected French soldier.
“William awakens from his death to a plague-ridden Europe, only to find his former allies corrupted into abominations by the Nephtoglobin, an unknown substance that grants him supernatural powers but has taken over his comrades,” the game’s description reads.
“Navigating this world of scorn, William must master combat and channel his newfound ability in a 19th-century alternate history where war has corrupted the landscape, Napoleon’s Eternal Guard lurks around every corner, and unforgettable boss-fight encounters await players.”
One More Level CEO Szymon Bryla said in a statement: “With Valor Mortis, we wanted to try something new and original – a darker experience, while still offering players a true challenge.
“After Ghostrunner, we knew we had the foundation to create an FPS title, but this time in a Soulslike genre. At the same time, we wanted to stay true to what we do best – making demanding games for hardcore players, set in an engaging, expansive world, while showing that the studio has grown since our previous projects.
“Valor Mortis is a fresh, new and original take on the Soulslike genre that we can’t wait for players to get their hands on.”
The game is set to be published by Lyrical Games, a new privately funded indie game publisher spawned by movie production company Lyrical Media (Bruiser).
A demo of Valor Mortis will be playable at official website.
