Valor Mortis may delay its release out of September 2026 as developers navigate a crowded market and the looming shadow of GTA 6.
Valor Mortis may shift its release date out of September 2026 as One More Level navigates a packed launch window and competition with other high-profile titles, including the anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6.
One More Level, the developer behind the upcoming soulslike Valor Mortis, is reportedly considering moving the game’s release date out of September 2026. The decision comes amid a surge of major game launches scheduled for the same month, with developers scrambling to avoid the shadow of GTA 6, which is expected to dominate the 2025–2027 release cycle. At the Summer Game Fest, Game Director Radosław Ratusznik hinted that the team is “thinking about it during the next few days” and may find a “right spot” for the game.
What Happened: Valor Mortis Faces a Crowded September
Valor Mortis is currently scheduled for September 24, 2026, but the month is already packed with high-profile titles like Wolverine, Dawn of War 4, and Control Resonant. The game is sandwiched between Control Resonant and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which makes visibility a challenge. Ratusznik acknowledged the difficulty of standing out in what he called “the busiest month I've ever seen.”
Confirmed vs. Speculative: What We Know and What We Don’t
The source article confirms that One More Level is considering a shift, not confirming it. The team has not locked in a new date, and the potential move is still in the evaluation phase. The only confirmed fact is the current launch window and the developer’s openness to change it. The article also notes that Phantom Blade Zero, a potential competitor, was pushed to October 29, opening a possible window for Valor Mortis to shift into mid-October.
