Lords of the Fallen 2 makes a desperate plea for relevance with horny armor
Hexworks, the developer of the upcoming action RPG Lords of the Fallen 2, unveiled new female armor designs on social media, claiming they were created with community feedback in mind. The studio released a 20-minute behind-the-scenes video showcasing what it describes as “fierce,” “beautiful,” and “provocative” armor sets.
However, the designs have faced significant criticism from gaming media. Critics argue that the armor looks generic—resembling designs from mobile game advertisements—and prioritizes sexualization over practical functionality. The sets feature minimal actual armor coverage, with exposed areas that appear designed primarily for aesthetic rather than protective purposes. Reviewers noted that the designs lack originality and fail to establish a unique visual identity for the game.
The criticism reflects broader concerns about Lords of the Fallen 2’s overall aesthetic coherence. In an increasingly crowded action RPG market, industry observers have noted the game struggles to differentiate itself visually. The female armor reveal appears to have further weakened the studio’s positioning, suggesting a disconnect between the developers’ vision for community-driven design and audience expectations for practical, visually distinctive equipment.