One More Level’s Soulslike ‘Valor Mortis’ Lands on Game Pass and PS Plus at Launch, With Free Trial Available

One More Level Games, the studio behind the acclaimed cyberpunk slasher , is set to unveil its highly anticipated follow-up, , on Tuesday, Oct. 13 across PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. The first-person soulslike will arrive simultaneously on Microsoft’s Game Pass subscription service while offering PlayStation Plus subscribers a free 90-minute trial, giving a broad audience the opportunity to sample the game before committing to purchase.

The announcement confirms that players who already subscribe to either platform’s gaming service can dive into on launch day without an additional cost. Game Pass members will receive full access to the complete title, while PlayStation Plus subscribers gain a time-limited trial that preserves their progress should they decide to buy the game outright.

A Napoleonic Plague-Ridden World

The gameplay centers on combat against these infected beings, with players searching for Catalysts and Ambers to unlock new skills and modify William’s stats. This customization system allows gamers to tailor their character to suit individual preferences, reinforcing the soulslike genre’s emphasis on build variety and player agency over a rigid progression curve.

“We believe it can go toe-to-toe with full-price titles but still, this fall is stacked. That’s why we’ve decided to launch Valor Mortis for $39.99. We’ll let our game do the talking when we launch on October 13!”

Lyrical Games, Publisher of Valor Mortis

Affordable Pricing and Accessible Trial

The studio’s previous title, Ghostrunner, established a reputation for tight, challenging combat set in atmospheric worlds, and One More Level appears confident that its new project can carry that momentum into the mainstream. With an expected completion time of roughly 20 hours, the 90-minute PlayStation Plus trial grants access to a meaningful portion of the experience—enough to gauge both difficulty and style before deciding whether to continue.

The trial’s saved progression adds further value, ensuring that time invested during the free window is not wasted if players later acquire the full game—a thoughtful touch that rewards curiosity without penalizing those who decide to invest in the complete experience.

No Paywalled Pre-Orders

In a move favoring fairness over exclusivity, digital pre-orders are unavailable, meaning no bonus content is locked behind a paywall and access is granted simultaneously to all players regardless of when they sign up. This approach aligns with the studio’s stated desire for its game to be judged on merit rather than early-access advantages.

Players seeking physical copies can still pre-order editions that include an actual disc rather than merely a code in a box, a choice particularly advantageous for . This grants them a digital license for Valor Mortis, allowing them to play on additional devices including PC through Microsoft’s Play Anywhere program.

Looking Ahead

With launch day just around the corner, all eyes are now on how One More Level Games’ ambitious soulslike holds up against both genre veterans and the season’s heavy hitters. The combination of a competitive price point, day-one access through major subscription services, and an accessible free trial suggests the studio is positioning Valor Mortis as a standout entry in this fall’s packed lineup.

As Oct. 13 approaches, Game Pass subscribers can jump straight into the full experience while PlayStation Plus members have the chance to test the waters risk-free. Whether Valor Mortis lives up to the pedigree of its predecessor remains to be seen, but One More Level Games has made a compelling case that players should pay attention.