The First PS5 Game Delay Out of September 2026 Has Been Confirmed
The video game Valor Mortis has shifted its release date from September to October to avoid a competitive launch window.
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The brief
The development team behind the Soulslike title Valor Mortis has confirmed a delay for the upcoming PS5 game. Coverage from Eurogamer, Variety, Kotaku, Game File, and Push Square highlights concerns regarding a crowded market schedule.
Outlets note that developers are actively shifting launch dates to avoid the anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6. Additionally, reporting confirms that Vincent Cassel has been cast as Napoleon Bonaparte within the game.
Future updates are expected to clarify if further adjustments to the October launch calendar will occur. Coverage does not yet specify a firm day for the October release.
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Quick answers
Why was the release of Valor Mortis delayed?
The game was moved to avoid the crowded market environment of September 2026.
Who is featured in the cast of Valor Mortis?
Vincent Cassel is cast to play Napoleon Bonaparte.
When is the game now scheduled to launch?
The launch has been moved to October 2026.
Coverage (5)
- As games pile into September to avoid GTA 6, Ghostrunner studio's promising Soulslike Valor Mortis is shifting its release to escape the rush Eurogamer · 45d ago
- ‘The White Lotus’ Star Vincent Cassel to Play Napoleon Bonaparte in New Video Game ‘Valor Mortis’ Variety · 45d ago
- Game Trying To Avoid GTA 6 Moves Launch From Crowded September To... Equally Crowded October Kotaku · 45d ago
- One of fall's coolest games has been delayed to October to avoid a September crush Game File | Stephen Totilo · 45d ago
- The First PS5 Game Delay Out of September 2026 Has Been Confirmed Push Square · 45d ago
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