Darkest Dungeon II Gets PlayStation Launch Date

Darkest Dungeon II has been praised by fans since its 2023 launch. Boasting 75% “mostly positive” reviews on Steam, the sequel has done well for itself. Now, PlayStation users will be the next to see what grim fate awaits them in Darkest Dungeon II.

The PlayStation release of Darkest Dungeon II is coming on July 15^th, 2024. Players will be able to buy the game together with its first DLC “The Binding Blade” or purchase the two separately. Both will be available as Cross-Buy on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Here is what the press release has to say about Darkest Dungeon II:

“Darkest Dungeon II challenges players to manage not only the physical well-being of their heroes but also their mental fortitude as they confront the horrors of the road ahead. Players must carefully navigate a world teetering on the brink of collapse, all while battling their own inner demons, as every decision they make carries weighty consequences.

In addition to the main game, the DLC “The Binding Blade” will also be available to PlayStation players. Key features of this content pack are the addition of two playable heroes, The Duelist and The Crusader, as well as the roaming mini-boss The Warlord.

Darkest Dungeon II invites players to embark on a thrilling journey through five campaigns, known as “Confessions”, each featuring their own terrifying boss and pervasive mechanics. Including the Duelist and the Crusader, players can now choose from a total roster of 14 playable heroes.

Other features include the extensive metagame progression hub “The Altar of Hope”, 10 companion pets with different run-defining properties and optional thematic difficulty modifiers in the form of the Radiant and Infernal Flame equipable items, for those who want less or more challenge.”

Tyler Sigman, Design Director for Red Hook Studios also commented on this announcement, stating: “We have been very eager to bring Darkest Dungeon II to PlayStation players. 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.”

I’m always happy to see more players able to enjoy games across platforms. I’ve never liked the isolationist/gatekeeping side of this industry, so seeing Darkest Dungeon II make it to PlayStation consoles is exciting. Hopefully, Switch and Xbox consoles will get the same treatment soon.