Hollywood icon Vincent Cassel joins One More Level’s Soulslike as the voice of Napoleon Bonaparte; new gameplay trailer drops at the Xbox Games Showcase
LOS ANGELES, CA – June 7, 2026 – Lyrical Games today announced that Valor Mortis, the first-person Soulslike from One More Level, launches September 24, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series S|X, and Steam — day one on Xbox Game Pass — with a playable demo available now on Steam. The studio also revealed the César Award-winning actor Vincent Cassel as the voice of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Watch the trailer here and download the demo on Steam. A press kit with assets for Valor Mortis, One More Level, and Lyrical Games can be found here.
Set in a supernatural reimagining of 19th-century Europe, Valor Mortis casts players as William, a resurrected soldier of the Grande Armée who wields both Napoleonic-era weaponry and devastating supernatural powers. The Kraków-based studio, known for the critically acclaimed Ghostrunner series, brings the same mastery of first-person perspective to a Soulslike built around skill, stamina, and visceral, high-mobility combat.
The new trailer places the relationship between William and his Emperor, Napoleon, front and center. It marks Napoleon’s first appearance in the game, portrayed by Cassel, as he warns William of his newfound abilities and poses a question to players: what would you sacrifice for power?
Valor Mortis Key Features:
- A Grand Napoleonic Narrative: Napoleon’s conquest has unleashed something far more horrifying than war. Play as William, a resurrected soldier of the Grande Armée guided by Napoleon’s disembodied voice, as you traverse ravaged battlefields, sprawling mountains, and European-inspired cities consumed by a grotesque, continent-wide plague — the same corruption that pulses through William’s veins and gave him life.
- First-Person Soulslike Combat: Challenging, stamina-and-skill-based combat designed to feel threatening and immersive, drawing on One More Level’s expertise in first-person perspective. Every death is a stepping stone to mastery as you perfect your ability to parry blows, dash out of harm’s way, and deliver ravaging, visceral finishers.
- Dual-Wielding and Supernatural Powers: Master fluid combat by weaving together Napoleonic-era weaponry, such as rapiers and flintlock pistols, while also utilizing William’s devastating supernatural abilities.
- Metroidvania-Style Exploration: Use William’s newfound mobility to outrun and flank Napoleon’s plague-ridden Eternal Guard. Progress carefully, uncover environmental secrets, and survive the rotting remnants of an endless war.
- AAA Audiovisual Quality: A disturbing aesthetic built on theatrical lighting and mature, grim themes, with an original score co-composed by Arkadiusz Reikowski, known for his work on Silent Hill 2 Remake, The Medium, and Layers of Fear 1 and 2, alongside in-house composer Oskar Bała.
To stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates for Valor Mortis, visit the official website and follow their social media channels: Instagram, X/Twitter, and Bluesky.
About Lyrical Games
Lyrical Games is an independent publisher based in Los Angeles, CA, founded to serve developers building ambitious indie and AA games within an increasingly risk-averse marketplace. Established by Lyrical Media and led by industry veterans with backgrounds at Private Division, Devolver Digital, Humble Games, Microsoft, and more, Lyrical Games partners with studios through transparent, collaboration-driven agreements that preserve creative control and IP ownership. The company’s current slate includes Valor Mortis (One More Level), Erosion (Plot Twist), and unannounced games from Blackbird Interactive and The Chinese Room. To stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates from Lyrical Games, visit the official website and follow their social media channels: Instagram, X/Twitter, and Bluesky. For developers interested in partnering with Lyrical Games, email biz@lyricalgames.co.
About One More Level
Based in Kraków, Poland, One More Level creates high-intensity action games, including the critically acclaimed Ghostrunner series. The studio commands a global reputation for delivering tight, responsive mechanics and a striking stylistic vision. One More Level continues to push the boundaries of the action genre by mastering high-skill, first-person gameplay. Valor Mortis marks the studio’s first wholly owned IP and its most ambitious creative chapter to date. To stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates from One More Level, visit the official website and follow their social media channels: Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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