Will Lords of the Fallen 2 release on Steam?

CI Games is seeking the funds to end Epic exclusivity

CI Games has taken a formal step that might allow Lords of the Fallen 2 to launch on Steam. The company approved a proposed capital raise authorization intended to secure money that, according to CI’s leadership, would be used to buy out Epic Games’ stated permanent exclusivity rights for the sequel. If the buyout completes, the game could be released on Steam when it launches.

What we know:

• CI Games approved a capital‑raise authorization; the stated purpose is to acquire the rights that currently tie the title to one storefront.
• Company executives publicly teased the plan to remove permanent exclusivity barriers so the sequel can appear on additional PC storefronts, including Steam.
• The authorization is a corporate finance move, not a confirmed transaction: authorizations enable a company to raise funds but do not by themselves complete a purchase of exclusivity rights.

What remains unclear:

• The size of the capital raise and the exact cost required to buy out Epic’s investment were not disclosed.
• No completion timeline has been announced; a raise, negotiation and contract execution could still take weeks or months.

Why it matters

A successful buyout would broaden the sequel’s marketplace reach and make it accessible to Steam’s large user base, which can significantly affect launch visibility and sales. At the same time, the announcement underlines how exclusivity deals shape release strategies: developers and publishers sometimes need extra capital and legal work to reverse prior platform commitments.