Today marks the release of Darkest Dungeon 2 on Steam in its full 1.0 version. The highly anticipated sequel, developed by Red Hook Games, has finally landed on Valve’s platform. The game was initially launched in early access on the Epic Games Store in October 2021.
The Steam release features the complete game, including all the enhancements from the most recent patch. Additionally, the Epic Games Store version has been updated to 1.0 as well.
Discounted Price for Owners of the Original Darkest Dungeon
For players who already own the first game, Darkest Dungeon (2016), a special 25% discount is available when purchasing Darkest Dungeon 2. The standard price of Darkest Dungeon 2 is €38.99, but with the discount, it drops to just €29.24.
To take advantage of this offer, simply access the Darkest Dungeon: Iron Crown Bundle and add it to your cart via this link. If you already own the first game, you will only need to purchase Darkest Dungeon 2, saving almost ten euros in the process.
Currently, Darkest Dungeon 2 has not announced a release date for other platforms and remains exclusive to PC.
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Positive Initial Reactions Despite Technical Issues
Early player feedback for Darkest Dungeon 2 has been generally positive, despite some technical issues being mentioned in Steam reviews.
Darkest Dungeon 2 serves as the sequel to the original Darkest Dungeon, a roguelike RPG with permanent death mechanics. Players are tasked with navigating procedurally generated dungeons, facing high levels of difficulty and harsh consequences for mistakes.
The game is known for its unforgiving nature; when characters in the player’s party perish, they are gone forever, erasing any level progress and skill development.
The title garnered attention for its Lovecraftian aesthetic, enigmatic and eerie narrator, and intricate combat and progression systems.
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