Lords of the Fallen is here, but is it an open world like Elden Ring or a more traditional game? Intended as a reboot and a sequel, set 1000 years after its predecessor, Lords of the Fallen lets you explore dual worlds, Axiom and Umbral. Both worlds are filled with terrifying dangers but also decisions that will affect your campaign. However, as you are left in awe of the size and visuals of both worlds, you will certainly desire to explore every corner and uncover every secret, but can you freely roam through the shadows in Lords of the Fallen?
Lords of the Fallen Open World Explained
Unfortunately, for those who like to spend hours exploring every bit and corner of the dark atmospheric setting, Lords of the Fallen is not an open-world game. Instead, the game offers a semi-open world experience.
So, what does that even mean, you ask? The game follows a more defined path but still lets you explore different locations and paths within its story.
You will be able to tackle quests in any order, thus cementing the game’s semi-open nature. Nevertheless, there are multiple hidden secrets in both Axiom and Umbral.
Lords of the Fallen: Dual Worlds Explained
In Lords of the Fallen, you won’t have the complete freedom of an open world, but it introduces a unique feature where you navigate between two distinct realms – Axiom (the world of the living) and Umbral (the world of the dead). These two worlds mirror each other but come with different challenges and opportunities.
As you primarily explore Axiom, you’ll occasionally encounter obstacles that require you to venture into Umbral. In Umbral, you’ll need to solve puzzles to clear your path but be prepared for additional dangers in this darker realm.
You’ll rely on the game’s lantern to traverse between these worlds. This item serves as a tool for transitioning between Axiom and Umbral. While Lords of the Fallen follows a more linear path, this dual-world system adds depth to the exploration. Combined make it a rather unique experience, particularly for players new to this game genre.
If you are struggling to comprehend the complexity of the game’s nature, here is a breakdown for you:
- Lords of the Fallen is not an open-world game; it is semi-open.
- This means that you will follow a more defined path but be able to explore different locations and paths within the game’s story.
- You will be able to complete quests in different orders, confirming the semi-open nature.
- Lords of the Fallen features two different realms: Axiom (world of the living) and Umbral (world of the dead). You will use a lantern to traverse between these worlds and solve different puzzles to continue your path.
Lords of the Fallen is available on PC, PS4/PS5, and Xbox X/S
