{
  "id": 8276716,
  "title": "Ghostrunner's studio is pricing its Soulslike \"Valor Mortis\" at $40, but it's worried you'll think that's too low",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/ghostrunners-studio-is-pricing-its-soulslike-valor-mortis-at-40-but",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-18T17:13:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechSpot",
    "slug": "techspot",
    "url": "https://www.techspot.com/news/113900-ghostrunner-studio-pricing-soulslike-valor-mortis-40-but.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Valor Mortis, the upcoming Soulslike game from the studio behind Ghostrunner, is being priced at $40/€40. The developers, One More Level, have spent a year discussing the game's final price, aiming for a lower initial cost compared to many triple-A releases. However, they face concern that the price might be perceived as too low, given the crowded release schedule. October 2026 is set to be a packed month for gaming, with high-profile titles like Gears of War: E-Day, Ace Combat 8, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Final Fantasy Resonance, and Phantom Blade Zero joining Valor Mortis on the market. This fall's release lineup is expected to be quite \"stacked.\" The developers are wary of pre-orders and prefer players to judge the game upon its full release. They are also offering a Deluxe Edition and future DLC for $60/€60. This pricing strategy could potentially fuel discussions on the affordability of modern game releases, as Valor Mortis' $40 price tag contrasts with much more expensive titles like GTA VI, which is rumored to cost around $100.",
  "summary": "One More Level (OML), the studio behind the critically acclaimed first-person \"runner\" Ghostrunner, is almost ready to launch its new game. Valor Mortis will apply the developer's experience with first-person games to the Soulslike genre and will apparently require a smaller upfront payment than other \"triple-A\" productions while still offering... Read Entire Article",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}