Darkest Dungeon 2 was recently rated for PS5 and PS4, with the grimdark rogue-lite recently finishing up a solid stint in Early Access on Steam. Tough-as-nails, with perhaps the best narrator in all of gaming, the sequel made some radical departures that didn't all land with fans of the original Darkest Dungeon. Thankfully, the Kingdoms campaign coming via a future free update looks like it will offer something of interest to die-hard fans of the first game.
Shown off during The Triple-i Initiative's recent digital indie showcase, Kingdoms will see players fighting back against three new monster factions - The Coven, Beastmen, and the Crimson Courtiers. Rather than embark on a diabolical road trip like the base game, the goal is to protect and nurture your Kingdom by defending a crucial network of safe havens and purging anything that might threaten the peace. This added layer of persistent strategy is what we found we missed the most from the first game, so it's nice to see something similar added here.
What do you think of Darkest Dungeon 2's Kingdoms campaign? It's expected sometime in 2024, but we are still awaiting confirmation of a PlayStation release date; perhaps they'll coincide. Let us know what you think in the comments section below.
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Nice. I absolutely loved the first one so when the second one came out on STEAM I bought it on day one without realizing how different it was. Only ended up playing a few hours before I got bored.
Loved the first one. 2nd one didn't click for me. The formula change didn't work.
The first one is one of my favorite games of all time. There's a reason it won PC game of the year, it's superb. The second game was an upgrade in every aspect but gameplay. I found it lame. If they can go back to the first game's formula and add some spice it will be VERY welcome!
I really should play the first game, it has been on my wishlist for an age.
I really tried the first one but its to hard for me and i hate it when i lose party members forever when they die.
@JohnnyShoulder You absolutely have to, I think it is one of my Top5!
N.i.c.e darkest dungeon is the best indie games i ever play along with streets of rage 4.darkest dungeon 2 is going to be excellent.word up son
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