Ghostrunner Developer's Soulslike Valor Mortis Reaches Break-Even Point in First Week
Developer One More Level announced that its first-person Soulslike game Valor Mortis officially reached a break-even point in seven days. The game launched across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Game Pass during a crowded release window and is priced at £40/$40.
Key points
- Valor Mortis reached a break-even point in seven days, according to developer One More Level.
- The game launched across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Game Pass.
- Developer One More Level priced the game at £40/$40 to account for a crowded release schedule.
What Happened
Developer One More Level announced that its recently released first-person Soulslike game, Valor Mortis, officially reached a break-even point just seven days after launch. The studio celebrated the financial milestone in a social media post, thanking players for supporting the release.
Breaking even means the game has officially made back the money spent on its production, with future sales representing profit for One More Level and publisher Lyrical Games.
Context
The milestone came despite launching during a crowded release period that featured titles such as GTA 6, Control Resonant, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Silent Hill Townfall, Gears of War: E-Day, and Marvel's Wolverine. One More Level previously adjusted its release plans and priced the game at £40/$40 to account for the heavy market demand during the autumn window.
Eurogamer's review praised the game's fluid foundational combat, enemy encounters, parkour mechanics, and level design.
What's Next
Valor Mortis is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Game Pass. When asked about future patches and downloadable content, the developer stated that they are working on it.
Why it matters
Valor Mortis reached its production break-even point in seven days despite launching amid a heavily crowded release window.
What we know
- Developer One More Level reported that Valor Mortis reached a break-even point in seven days.
- Valor Mortis launched on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Game Pass.
- The game is published by Lyrical Games and priced at £40/$40.
What remains unclear
- Specific sales figures or exact revenue amounts were not disclosed by the developer.
