Eldest Souls

Eldest Souls

Released Jul 2021

Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.

72% positive · 4,390 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Eldest Souls launched on July 29, 2021 and received a significant free expansion called "Depths of the Forgotten" on May 2, 2022, adding approximately 30% more content including new zones, bosses, weapons, and an NPC. Following that expansion, the developer shipped one balance and feature patch on March 14, 2023, which was the last official communication from Fallen Flag Studio about the game itself. The developer's note accompanying the March 14, 2023 patch thanked the community for their continued support and encouraged players to "keep an eye on our socials for more Eldest Souls and of course future projects" — a generic sign-off rather than any concrete announcement of new content. No new DLC, expansions, roadmaps, or content commitments have been announced since then. The news feed after March 2023 contains only publisher (United Label) posts about unrelated games — specifically announcements for The Lords of the Fallen and Tails of Iron 2. There are no unreleased DLC entries on the store, no season pass, and no developer statements promising future Eldest Souls content. With only one major post-launch content release (the May 2022 expansion), there is no sustained multi-release cadence to suggest more content is forthcoming. The last developer communication specifically about Eldest Souls was on March 14, 2023, and nothing since has indicated further development. The game appears to be a complete, finished product.
Evidence
Major free expansion 'Depths of the Forgotten' released, adding approximately 30% more content including new zones, three new bosses, new weapons, and a new NPC. Developer thank-you note framed this as appreciation for community support.
news post · May 2, 2022 source content shipped
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Balance patch v1.1.26 released by Fallen Flag Studio — the last official developer communication about Eldest Souls. The closing note thanks players and mentions keeping an eye out for 'future projects,' but makes no specific content commitments for Eldest Souls.
news post · Mar 14, 2023 source ambiguous
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Media

Details

Publisher
United Label
Achievements
50
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game



Following centuries of servitude, Man finally rebelled against the Old Gods, imprisoning these colossal calamities within the sacred walls of the Citadel.

But an evil stirred within...

In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind is fading, with but a glimmer of hope remaining.

Heavy is the burden that lies on one lone Warrior. Armed with a greatsword… of the purest Obsydian.

Challenging Combat


Fast-paced and challenging souls-like combat awaits, where every moment counts. Yet fortune favors the bold, and defeating the Old Gods may grant the player powers beyond mortal comprehension.

Boss Brutality


Eldest Souls focuses on the toughest and most engaging of combat encounters - the Bosses! - with each Old God presenting a new and unique challenge for the player to overcome… with fitting rewards for those who triumph!

An Ancient Kingdom


As you explore the labyrinthine passages, in search of the Old Gods, you’ll encounter intriguing NPCs, compelling questlines, and a series of dark and ominous mysteries. Slowly uncover the truth behind the Old Gods and their agelong imprisonment...

Pixel Perfection


Bask in the pixel perfection of the consecrated Citadel, dripping in gorgeous 16-bit attention-to-detail. But don’t gaze too long. This monument of Human triumph has long been forgotten, and something dark has taken root deep within.

Your Build. Your Rules.


Every encounter with the Old Gods presents its own unique challenge… and rewards. Claim their celestial powers to unlock a vast array of unique Talents and Abilities, ready to customize your own combat style from a multitude of combinations.



FEATURES:


  • Battle your way through a series of uniquely challenging combat encounters.
  • Discover a cast of intriguing NPCs and questlines as you explore the ancient Citadel.
  • Unearth the mystery of the Old Gods, before total devastation befalls the World.
  • Bask in the glorious pixel-perfect graphic style, dripping in gorgeous attention-to-detail.
  • Your Build. Your Rules. Customize your own combat style from a multitude of ability combinations.

Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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