Developer One More Level announced that its newly released first-person Soulslike, Valor Mortis, broke even just seven days after launching. The studio, known for the Ghostrunner series, published the $40 (£40) action title alongside publisher Lyrical Games across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Game Pass. [1][2]
The rapid profitability comes despite early player feedback citing minor software bugs and balance issues. Players and critics have largely embraced the release, with Eurogamer praising its blend of momentum-heavy parkour, fluid combat, and intricate level design. One More Level confirmed it is already working on future patches and downloadable content. [1][2]
The achievement is particularly notable given an intensely crowded autumn release calendar. One More Level had previously pushed the game back from a planned September 24 debut to avoid clashing with major rivals like Control Resonant and Silent Hill Townfall, positioning the mid-priced release effectively against heavy competition. [2]