The first screenshots from upcoming action-RPG Lords of the Fallen have been released.

First announced last year , Lords of the Fallen is the new project from ex-Witcher producer Tomasz Gop and has billed itself as "Borderlands meets Dark Souls ," promising to provide a challenge for those who play it.It's due out on PS4, Xbox One and PC later this year. Until we hear any more, the screenshots below should whet your appetite.

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