Red Hook Studios is thrilled to announce the arrival of Darkest Dungeon II, their grim turn-based road trip RPG, on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on July 15th, 2024. Following its successful PC launch in 2023, players can soon embark on a treacherous journey aboard the stagecoach. The base game, the DLC' The Binding Blade,' and the Oblivion bundle (which includes the base game and DLC) will be available as a cross-buy across PlayStation 4 and 5.
In Darkest Dungeon II, players are not just managing the physical well-being of their heroes, but also their mental fortitude as they confront the horrors of the road ahead. This unique gameplay element, coupled with a world on the brink of collapse and battles against inner demons, makes every decision carry weighty consequences, adding an exciting layer to the game.
"We have been very eager to bring Darkest Dungeon II to PlayStation players," said Tyler Sigman, Design Director for Red Hook Studios. "The game feels great with DualSense Controller–we’ve been able to add touches like feeling the heartbeat of a hero on death’s door, or the rumble of the stagecoach’s wheels as it hits a trap. Darkest Dungeon I was fortunate to find a strong community on PlayStation and we hope the same proves true with the sequel."
Alongside the main game, PlayStation players will have access to the DLC "The Binding Blade," which features two playable heroes, The Duelist and The Crusader, and the roaming mini-boss, The Warlord.
Darkest Dungeon II offers a thrilling journey through five campaigns known as "Confessions," each with terrifying bosses and unique mechanics. With a total roster of 14 playable heroes, including the Duelist and the Crusader, players can delve into the extensive metagame progression hub, "The Altar of Hope," and strategically utilize 10 companion pets with different run-defining properties. Optional thematic difficulty modifiers like the Radiant and Infernal Flame items cater to players seeking less or more challenge, adding to the strategic depth of the game.
Pre-orders for Darkest Dungeon II and the Oblivion Bundle are available now, ahead of the game's launch on July 15th, 2024, for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
About Darkest Dungeon II
Darkest Dungeon II is a rogue-lite turn-based road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert an apocalypse caused by your own failures. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within the group.
The sequel to the critically acclaimed Darkest Dungeon features all new 3D visuals in the distinctive style, a new run-based road trip structure, an enhanced version of the innovative turn-based combat system, fourteen playable heroes, five regions, five end bosses, and a metagame hub (“The Altar of Hope”) with extensive persistent upgrades. Darkest Dungeon II first released into Early Access on the Epic Games Store in October 2021 and has seen a regular cadence of major content and feature updates since Red Hook improved the game with the aid of customer feedback. The first DLC, The Binding Blade, was released on December 11, 2023.
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About Red Hook Studios
Red Hook Studios is an independent video game developer based in Vancouver, BC founded by industry veterans Chris Bourassa and Tyler Sigman. The critically acclaimed Darkest Dungeon was the company's first product and has sold over 6 million copies. The 25-person-strong team just completed the PC version of Darkest Dungeon II, which was released on May 8, 2023.
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