Developer One More Level, creators of the Ghostrunner series, has announced Valor Mortis, a single-player first-person soulslike game combining brutal, methodical combat, Metroidvania-inspired levels and a compelling  narrative shrouded in horror, corruption, temptation and conspiracy. The game revolves around a resurrected French soldier in a warped version of wartorn Eastern Europe during Napoleon’s 19th century conquest. The soldier must wield the corrupting power of a mysterious, plague-like substance to save humanity from the very horrors of war it creates.

One More Level wants to bring a brand-new take on the soulslike experience, serving as an evolution from their past titles. Incorporating precision, player skill and timing elements from the Ghostrunner series, Valor Mortis adds more complex and methodical combat using dual-wielding, ranged weapons, and special abilities known as Transmutations, adding a brand new type of synergy to the soulslike experience.

“With Valor Mortis, we wanted to try something new and original – a darker experience, while still offering players a true challenge,” said Szymon Bryla, CEO, One More Level. “After Ghostrunner, we knew we had the foundation to create an FPP title, but this time in a soulslike genre. At the same time, we wanted to stay true to what we do best – making demanding games for hardcore players, set in an engaging, expansive world, while showing that the studio has grown since our previous projects. Valor Mortis is a fresh, new and original take on the soulslike genre that we can’t wait for players to get their hands on.”