Red Hook Studios announced that Darkest Dungeon II is heading to PlayStation this July 15.
This upcoming PS5 game is a sequel to the acclaimed turn-based roguelike and a continuation of the game's Lovecraftian roadtrip. Aboard the stagecoach, players embark on a grim world teetering on the brink of collapse.
Players must manage the mental fortitude and physical well-being of its heroes. Darkest Dungeon II retains the sanity mechanic from the original. This key resource is a necessity to brave through the horrors of the road ahead.
Tyler Sigman, Design Director for Red Hook Studios is “...very eager to bring Darkest Dungeon II to PlayStation players”.
He further stated that “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…”
The game features a thrilling journey across five major campaigns. Known as ‘Confessions”, each campaign has their own terrifying boss and mechanics.
Players can now choose from a total of 14 playable heroes. These include the Duelist and the Crusader. This gives more options for players to master the battlefield and survive the doom and gloom.
A new progression system called ‘the Altar of Hope’ will aid brave adventurers. These permanent buffs range from increased resistances from Bleeding to HP enhancing gifts. A resource called the Candles of Hope is necessary to buy these powerful buffs. These “meta-game” upgrades greatly affect the difficulty of the long and winding journey.
The first Darkest Dungeon released on PlayStation 4 back on September 27, 2016. With its playscore of 8.8, it's currently one of the best PS4 RPGs. Critics and players praised its high replay-value, challenging gameplay, and grim art style.
The game's first DLC, The Binding Blade, is available to buy separately or under the Oblivion Bundle. Both will be available as cross-buy across PlayStation 4 and 5.