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Valor Mortis Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Proprietary Engine (evolved from Ghostrunner) |
| Genre | Action RPG, First-Person, Soulslike |
| Release Window | Early 2026 |
| Developer | One More Level |
| Publisher | One More Level |
| Setting | Supernatural Napoleonic Wars |
| Perspective | First-Person |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Multiplayer | Single-Player Only |
| Unique Feature | A rare first-person perspective on the Soulslike genre, combined with a unique supernatural Napoleonic-era setting and a fluid, hybrid combat system. |
Valor Mortis System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum (Speculative - Target: 1080p, 60 FPS, Low/Medium Preset) – Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Performance') likely required.
1440p
tune Recommended (Speculative - Target: 1440p, 60+ FPS, High Preset) – High Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Quality' or 'Balanced') recommended.
Valor Mortis Laptop Recommendations
memory Intel Core I7 12700 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3070 140W
storage 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
1349
Model: MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I7 12700 H (Score: 900)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 (Score: 6600) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory Intel Core I9 13900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
999
Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 13900 H (Score: 1058)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4060 140W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
1749
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory Intel Core I9 12900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3070 TI 150W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
1397
Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 12900 H (Score: 1030)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 TI (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435 HS
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3050 75W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
799
Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435 HS (Score: 1655)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4070
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
1699
Model: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
1615
Model: ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory AMD Ryzen 9 8940 HX
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 5060 115W
storage 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
1689
Model: HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 8940 HX (Score: 2225)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5060 (Score: 9000) @ 115W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA / FHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory Intel Core I9 12950 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3080 TI 175W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
2499
Model: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 12950 H (Score: 1054)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080 TI (Score: 9100) @ 175W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4080
storage 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
2699
Model: HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4080 (Score: 10500)
storage RAM: 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 11 64-bit
A modern 64-bit OS would be a firm requirement.
- memoryDirectX: DirectX 12 Ultimate
DirectX 12 Ultimate would be required for next-gen features.
- save_altStorage Note: 100 GB available space (NVMe SSD Required)
A fast NVMe SSD would be mandatory to handle the increased asset quality and the streaming of detailed environments.
Valor Mortis: Map Size and Regions
The game features a 'Metroidvania-lite' level design. The world is not a single open world but a series of interconnected zones that loop back on themselves, with new paths and secrets opening up as players acquire new traversal abilities or powers. Exploration is organic, as the game will not feature a world map.
Valor Mortis Skills & Upgrades Overview
Progression is based on a classic Soulslike formula. Players earn currency from defeated enemies to spend at 'Lanterns' (bonfires) to increase base attributes like health, stamina, and weapon skill. A key mechanic is the 'Corruption' system, where using powerful Nephtoglobin abilities increases William's power but also carries risks, such as health drain or attracting more dangerous enemies.
Valor Mortis: Game Editions
Details on different game editions are yet to be announced. A closed playtest is targeted for late 2025.
Valor Mortis: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
Valor Mortis is a single-player game, so cross-platform play is not applicable.
Valor Mortis Specific Game Elements
Valor Mortis Weapons
- securityNephtoglobin Transmutations (Supernatural Abilities)
Powerful magical abilities granted by the plague, such as fire blasts, corrosive clouds, and other curses. Using them costs health or sanity.
- securityPistol (Secondary Ranged)
A Napoleonic-era pistol used to target enemy weak points. Ammunition is extremely limited to maintain focus on melee combat.
- securitySabre (Primary Melee)
The main weapon, used for a deliberate system of blocking, parrying, light/heavy attacks, and ripostes.
Valor Mortis Vehicles
- directions_carNone (N/A)
The game is focused on on-foot exploration and combat. There are no controllable player vehicles.
Valor Mortis Characters
- personNapoleon Bonaparte (Voice) - Guide / Antagonist?
The ghostly voice of the Emperor himself, who taunts and guides William, pushing him to embrace his newfound brutality and power.
- personWilliam - Playable Protagonist (playable)
A British-born soldier who died fighting for Napoleon, now resurrected and cursed with supernatural powers. He must survive the horrors of the war-torn, plague-ravaged land.
Top 3 Characters:
The protagonist. A resurrected soldier fighting for Napoleon, whose struggle with the corrupting Nephtoglobin plague is central to the gameplay and narrative. 2. Napoleon Bonaparte: A key figure who appears as a ghostly voice, taunting and guiding William on his journey. 3. The Corrupted Captains: Monstrous boss versions of Napoleonic officers, fused with body-horror mutations, that serve as the game's major challenges.
Valor Mortis Missions / Objectives
- flagMain Campaign
Objective: A narrative-driven campaign following William's journey through the haunted battlefields of Napoleonic Europe as he confronts his own corruption and the monstrous forces unleashed by the war.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives:
the Battlefield: The core objective of navigating the dangerous, corpse-filled wastelands and defeating mutated former comrades and supernatural horrors. 2. Master the Combat: A gameplay objective focused on learning enemy tells and mastering the precise, timing-based first-person combat, including parries, dodges, and ripostes. 3. Unravel the Plague's Mystery: The main narrative goal to understand the nature of the Nephtoglobin plague and its connection to Napoleon's conquests.
Valor Mortis Companions / Summons
- groupNone (N/A)
Ability: The game is designed as a solo experience to emphasize the feeling of isolation and horror. There are no companion or follower systems.
Valor Mortis Collectibles
- collections_bookmarkCurrency ('Souls')
Location/Use: Dropped by all defeated enemies. This resource is used at 'Lanterns' to level up William's base stats and unlock new powers.
Top 3 Collectibles:
Currency ('Souls'): The primary collectible, dropped by all enemies and used to level up William's stats and powers. 2. Rare Weapons: Discovering new Napoleonic-era armaments throughout the world. 3. Lore Items: Ghostly visions, ruined equipment, and whispered echoes that build the world's dark history through environmental storytelling.
Valor Mortis Armor
- shieldNapoleonic Uniforms
Focus/Stats: The game does not appear to have a traditional armor system. William wears a tattered Grande Armée uniform. Progression is tied to stat increases and unlocking new abilities rather than finding and equipping different armor pieces.
Valor Mortis Clothing / Appearance
- checkroomDefault Uniform
Details: It is not yet known if character clothing will be customizable. The protagonist has a distinct, historically-inspired design with a tattered Napoleonic uniform.
Valor Mortis Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
The game is a strictly single-player experience and will not have any multiplayer or co-operative modes.
- labelStory and Setting
The game is set in a dark, alternate version of the Napoleonic Wars. Players control William, a resurrected soldier fighting for Napoleon's Grande Armée, who is empowered by a supernatural plague called Nephtoglobin. The world is a gritty, Gothic wasteland of battlefields and haunted forests, where William is guided by the ghostly voice of Napoleon himself.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics
- 1. First-Person Soulslike Combat: The game's defining feature. A rare perspective for the genre that makes the deliberate, brutal, and timing-based melee combat feel more immediate and visceral. 2. Dual-Wielding Weapons & Powers: A fluid combat system that allows players to seamlessly swap and chain attacks between a sabre in one hand and a pistol or a supernatural 'Transmutation' power in the other. 3. Corruption System: A risk/reward mechanic where using powerful Nephtoglobin abilities grants immense power but also has negative consequences, such as health drain, visual distortions, or attracting more powerful enemies.
Valor Mortis Frequently Asked Questions
- help_outline What is Valor Mortis?Valor Mortis is an upcoming single-player action RPG that combines the challenging, deliberate combat of a Soulslike with a rare first-person perspective, all set in a dark, supernatural version of the Napoleonic Wars.
- help_outline What makes the gameplay unique?Its primary unique feature is the first-person perspective, which is very uncommon in the Soulslike genre. It also features a fluid combat system that allows players to instantly switch between a sabre, a pistol, and supernatural powers.
- help_outline Who is making the game?The game is being developed by One More Level, the Polish studio best known for creating the fast-paced cyberpunk action game, Ghostrunner.
- help_outline When will it be released?The game is targeting a release in early 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.