The pitch for Valor Mortis is brutal and strangely irresistible: imagine a soldier resurrected from Napoleon’s army, only to discover a Europe poisoned by plague, monsters and an awful conspiracy. Developer One More Level, known for Ghostrunner, brings this first-person action soulslike to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 13, 2026. Microsoft now confirms day-one Game Pass availability, and that announcement makes it worth looking closely at how the combat actually works. Check the official release and gameplay description.
Valor Mortis release date: October 13, 2026
The current Steam listing and PlayStation Store both give October 13, 2026 as the planned release date. The PlayStation listing specifies 18:00 UTC, but that store time should not be assumed to be the unlock hour on every platform. The Steam page has no post-release user reviews because the game has not yet launched. This is a preview based on official descriptions and footage, not our own scored review. Wishlist Valor Mortis on Steam.
Ghostrunner developers are aiming for a different kind of challenge
This is not Ghostrunner with a Napoleon skin. The developers call it a first-person soulslike where William survives through parries, dashes, finishers and carefully managed supernatural attacks. Instead of sprinting through a pure high-speed execution challenge, the promised loop asks you to read an enemy, choose your moment and learn through failure. That should appeal to players who love responsive first-person melee and can tolerate harsh consequences for a missed dodge. Study the official Valor Mortis feature list.
The weapon and power mix is also interesting. William is resurrected with a corrupting force that can enhance attacks and unlock supernatural abilities. The developer describes abilities earned through progress, so there is a meaningful build-and-experiment promise beyond the surface-level swordplay. How well those attacks feel under pressure will need hands-on testing at launch. Watch the Valor Mortis official trailers from the Steam page.
A plague-struck version of Napoleonic Europe
William once belonged to the Grande Armee. He wakes in a nineteenth-century alternate history warped by disease, unnatural creatures and Napoleon’s Eternal Guard. The atmosphere mixes uniforms, battlefields and historical figures with monsters and horror. More importantly, the developers promise environmental secrets and a conspiracy connecting the plague to William’s resurrection. If you enjoy unraveling a world as much as beating its bosses, the setting gives that curiosity somewhere to go. Explore the official Valor Mortis story.
Is Valor Mortis multiplayer or co-op?
Steam lists single-player support, achievements, Steam Cloud and controller support. The PlayStation product page also labels the game as a one-player offline experience. There is no official multiplayer or co-op mode shown in those store feature lists, so do not buy this expecting to fight bosses with friends. What is being advertised is a focused solo action RPG. Confirm the listed features and controller options.
Game Pass launch tiers and PC access
Xbox Wire’s October 7 lineup lists Valor Mortis for October 13 across cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld-designated devices and PC, through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. It is a day-one inclusion. The “handheld” label in Xbox’s schedule denotes optimization for handheld play rather than a separate handheld console release. Do not assume that every Game Pass plan includes this game. Check Microsoft’s exact Game Pass tier announcement.
PC requirements are only partially specified
Steam currently specifies Windows with DirectX 12, 16 GB RAM and 50 GB free storage in both minimum and recommended requirement blocks. But final CPU and GPU specifications are not yet filled in on that product page. That is a good reason not to make confident performance predictions, especially on older GPUs, and not to claim Steam Deck verification: the store currently lists compatibility as unknown. Recheck the PC system requirements at launch.
Who should wishlist it?
If you like the mechanical precision of Ghostrunner but want more deliberate sword duels, exploration and a grotesque historical setting, the game has a compelling promise. If repeated deaths, first-person melee combat or horror imagery are dealbreakers, the same description should temper your excitement. The smartest next step is to watch official gameplay and check whether Steam’s demo is available in your region, or use the announced day-one Game Pass route if you already have the right subscription. Wishlist Valor Mortis on Steam.
Related on ZerotoBeast: Gears of War: E-Day launch coverage and October Xbox platform coverage.
Sources and official links
Valor Mortis on Steam, Xbox Game Pass October lineup, Valor Mortis on PlayStation.
