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Details regarding the expected console versions ofDarkest Dungeon 2have been revealed ahead of any official announcements thanks to publicly available data. Developer Red Hook Studios previously told fans that the beloved roguelike would get ports.
Darkest Dungeon 2received generally favorable reviews after leaving early access in May 2023, with critics and gamers alike praising its enhanced visual presentation, as well as its adherence to the difficult, oftentimes cruel gameplay its predecessor was known for. In a past roadmap, Red Hook Studios made it clear that it wanted to bring this experience to consoles following the full launch of the title on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The developer has been quiet about the progress of these console versions, but recently highlighted government records can now at least indicate what systems will receive a port.
A listing on the website of Brazil’s National Press showed that age ratings have been given to PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S versions ofDarkest Dungeon 2, Gematsu reported. Specifically, the Unity engine-based title’s console ports were not recommended for minors under the age of 14 due to their depictions of drugs and violence. In comparison, the ESRB gaveDarkest Dungeon 2a similar Teen rating, which is common among popular andcritically acclaimed RPGs with mature themes.
The Brazilian National Press' listing did not mention a release date for the console versions ofDarkest Dungeon 2. It took Red Hook Studios half a year to port the originalDarkest Dungeonto the PS4, while the studio spent around two years to bring the game over to the Switch and Xbox One. If the development cycle for the console launch ofDarkest Dungeon 2is any similar, then it is possible for the title to join the list ofgames that will be released in 2024 on PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox.
Darkest Dungeon 2 Likely Console Ports
However, it is clear that Red Hook Studios has been working on other things since the PC launch ofDarkest Dungeon 2, as the company released theBinding Bladeexpansion last December. The paid DLC forDarkest Dungeon 2brought back the Crusader, one of the manyheroes from the firstDarkest Dungeonwho did not ship with the sequel at launch.
Aside from bringing back theCrusader inDarkest Dungeon 2,The Binding Bladealso marked the series debut of the Duelist hero. Red Hook Studios' most recent major update forDarkest Dungeon 2focused on hero rebalances, fixes, and tweaks, but the developer also said it was excited to surprise fans with what it had in store for 2024.
Darkest Dungeon 2
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Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike 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 the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within…Gather your courage and ride out into the chaos of a world undone.Four heroes and a stagecoach are all that stand between darkness and salvation.Tried and True Turn-based Combat, ImprovedThe ground-breaking genre-defining combat from Darkest Dungeon returns, but everything from stats to rules has been refined and improved. The all new Token System helps make your decisions impactful while adding even more depth of play.
