Soulslike Valor Mortis Hits $40, Braces for GTA 6 and Zelda Remake

Ever looked at the fall release calendar and wondered how any new game survives? That's exactly the situation facing Valor Mortis, an upcoming soulslike that's about to go head-to-head with GTA 6 and the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. And the developers? They're not running scared—they're pricing it at $40 and inviting you to pick it up alongside the giants.

The team behind Valor Mortis knows the odds. In a candid statement, they said, "We find ourselves as one of the only new IPs launching in what is objectively the craziest fall in the history of this business." That's not hyperbole. With GTA 6 and a Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake both landing in the same window, this fall is stacked like never before.

So why throw a new soulslike into that meat grinder? The devs have a simple answer: "We want this to be a game that you can pick up alongside these other great games." Instead of trying to be the only game you buy, they're positioning Valor Mortis as a complementary experience—something to sink your teeth into between sessions of GTA 6 or after you've finished the Zelda remake.

That $40 price point is a big part of the strategy. It's lower than the standard $70 for major releases, making it easier to justify adding to your library even when you're already dropping cash on the big hitters. For soulslike fans, it's a chance to support a new IP without breaking the bank.

But let's be real: launching against GTA 6 is brutal. Rockstar's juggernaut will dominate headlines and sales charts. The Zelda remake, meanwhile, brings nostalgia and a massive fanbase. Valor Mortis is the underdog here, and the devs know it. Their hope is that players will crave something different after the open-world chaos of GTA or the familiar Hyrule adventure.

What does this mean for you? If you're a soulslike fan, you've got a new challenge to look forward to this fall at a reasonable price. If you're not, the $40 entry fee might tempt you to give the genre a shot. Either way, Valor Mortis is betting that a rising tide lifts all boats—and that players have room for more than just the biggest names.

Will you be picking up Valor Mortis alongside GTA 6 and the Zelda remake? Or are you saving your cash for the blockbusters? Let us know in the comments!