Valor Mortis, a first-person Soulslike from Ghostrunner developer One More Level and publisher Lyrical Games, is set to launch Tuesday, October 13, on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Xbox has confirmed it as a day-one Game Pass title; the main caveat for launch-day players is that earlier reports gave conflicting unlock times.
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Release time, platforms and Game Pass
The publisher’s launch-trailer announcement lists a 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT / 5 p.m. UTC release time, which is 6 p.m. BST on October 13.
53 The PlayStation Store and SteamDB listings also show a 5 p.m. UTC release.
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52 An earlier FAQ instead reported 11 a.m. PT, so check your platform’s store for the final countdown—particularly on Xbox, whose Game Pass announcement confirms the date but does not specify an unlock hour.
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The game is listed for Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Xbox says it will be available on day one through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, including Xbox consoles, PC and cloud play.
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Price and editions
The standard edition is priced at $39.99. The $59.99 Deluxe Edition includes a major story expansion planned for next year and cosmetic packs scheduled to arrive before it.
53 The publisher has also announced Steam bundle discounts, though the amount can depend on the bundle shown at checkout.
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One More Level moved the game from its original September 24 date to October 13. The studio cited a crowded fall release window when explaining the game’s $39.99 price.
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What to expect from the game
Players take the role of William, a British soldier in Napoleon’s army, in a plague-ravaged setting where the dead return as mutated enemies.
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19 The first-person combat combines close-range weapons and muskets with parries and dodges; William can also use supernatural abilities called Transmutations.
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The launch trailer arrived October 9, after a gameplay-overview trailer introduced combat and weapons.
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18 One More Level also showed extended console gameplay and discussed performance targets shortly before release.
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Console performance: announced targets
On PS5 and Xbox Series X, the announced modes include a quality option targeting 30 fps with dynamic resolution up to 4K, and a performance option targeting 60 fps with dynamic resolution up to 4K. Xbox Series S is also reported to support 60 fps, while PS5 Pro is expected to offer higher resolution and improved visuals.
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These are reported targets, not a substitute for testing the released game on each console. The available reports do not establish how consistently the game holds those frame rates in every area.
PlayStation trial and the earlier demo
Reports say PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will have a 90-minute trial at launch; that is a trial, not full-game access through the subscription.
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10 The free Steam demo was scheduled to go offline on September 8, so it is not an option to rely on for launch-day access.
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For a purchase decision, the practical distinctions are straightforward: Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass include the full game on day one, the standard edition costs $39.99, and Deluxe adds future content. Check your storefront for the live unlock time and the exact contents or price of any bundle before purchasing.