Can you still play the Valor Mortis demo?
Quick answer
No. The developer announced that the Steam demo would go offline on September 8, 2026, and the full game released on October 13. Kingy has not tested whether a previously installed demo can still launch.
Checked 28 Oct 2026 · after Halloween Update (October 27) (27 Oct 2026)
6 steps
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Current retail update is separate from demo versions
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Keep the retail update separate from demo hotfixes
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Use the latest availability statement
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Why demo guides need a fresh check
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Demo hotfixes are historical
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Will demo progress carry over?
Sources · 9Official · checked 28 Oct 2026 · Research checked 28 Oct 2026
Halloween Update - New Cosmetics, Finisher Animations and Fixes ↗October 27 retail Halloween update: cosmetics, Rapier/Saber critical attacks, stutter mitigation and named progression fixes. No installed build, performance, unlock or recovery test.Official ·
Valor Mortis - Hotfix (October 16, 2026) ↗October 16 retail update (first titled First Update, now Hotfix): common crashes, outdated-driver detection, Chapter 4/12 progression, Chapter 5 sidequest and demo-settings advice; no measured recovery or FPS.Official ·
Valor Mortis official announcement feed ↗Change detection for official announcements; older statements can be superseded. As checked October 13, no patch notes had been posted since launch.Official ·
Valor Mortis on Steam ↗PC product description, Deluxe Edition graphic, official screenshot and PC requirements. On October 13 the listing showed the game as released with full minimum and recommended CPU, GPU, OS, storage and SSD entries.Official ·
Demo Hotfix (Version 1.03) ↗Historical demo hotfix, following versions 1.01 and 1.02; not a full-game build number or launch patch.Official ·
The Final Stretch — Development Update ↗Demo closure, bespoke levels and announced full-game Lothaire placement; no firsthand release testing.Official ·
Valor Mortis — Launch Trailer and Launch Times! ↗October 13 launch; New Game+ carrying progression and loot after one completed campaign, with stronger foes, is planned later this year. French voice acting and the 2027 story DLC remain future content.Official ·
Valor Mortis is available NOW ↗Launch announcement: the game is out on Steam, a 20-hour campaign is described, issues go to the Steam Bugs and Issues forum or the publisher's support site. No patch notes or build number.Official ·
Known Issues - Launch Day (Steam discussions, developer post) ↗Developer-badged pinned list of known issues in the October 13 release, with stated workarounds. Not a patch note; fixes are not dated.Official ·