We’re thrilled to formally announce that Darkest Dungeon II will arrive on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on July 15. You may preorder it beginning right this moment, with a reduction obtainable to PlayStation Plus members.
In Darkest Dungeon II, we translated the beloved artwork model of the primary recreation into 3D, full with full character animations. We additionally carried forth the collection’ signature turn-based fight system, however we rebuilt it from the bottom as much as be much more strategic and a real deal with for the eyes and ears. However whereas the primary recreation was pure dungeon crawler, the sequel is a roguelike street journey of the damned!
Every expedition, you’ll first type a celebration of 4 flawed heroes and equip your stagecoach. Then you’ll set off on an arduous journey throughout a decaying panorama full of remnants of crumbling civilizations. Your mission: to beat one among your previous failures, embodied by a monstrous boss lurking atop the far off snow-capped mountain.
Alongside the way in which you’ll expertise the tragic playable backstories of over a dozen heroes, and in so doing unlock the total potential of their expertise, stats, and signature gear. Similar to within the first recreation, you’ll want to concentrate to heroes’ stress. However now you can also are likely to their relationships. Resting at every Inn offers a possibility for heroes to spend time collectively and develop into pals, lovers, and even bitter enemies. An excellent get together is a harmonious one; a staff of rivals might disintegrate lengthy earlier than you attain the mountain.
Whether or not you succeed or fail, after every expedition you come back to the Altar of Hope and make investments–in true roguelite vogue–in new gadgets, boons, and content material that can make it easier to in future runs.
Releasing on PlayStation has allowed us to make use of the visceral DualSense controller options. You’ll really feel the heartbeat of heroes on Demise’s Door and the rumble of the stagecoach’s wheels because it rolls over a lure.
Along with the bottom recreation, The Binding Blade DLC (two new heroes, a particular questline, wandering boss, and extra) can be obtainable for preorder as a part of the Oblivion Bundle. Purchase the bundle to get a tidy low cost.
We at Pink Hook Studios are thrilled to deliver Darkest Dungeon II to PlayStation, and we hope you’ll be a part of us on the journey. The sport is a labor of affection for us, and we plan to proceed to increase it.
Now, it’s time to face your failures.