A remastered version of the cult-classic Darksiders 2 is coming to current systems later this year. The original Darksiders 2 was released on seventh-generation consoles in 2012 as a follow-up to 2010’s Darksiders. Set during the biblical end of days, Darksiders 2 puts players in the role of Death, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, as he sets out to prove his brother War's innocence for supposedly causing the eradication of all of humanity. To do this, Death must roam the mortal realm on the back of his horse Despair, battle monstrous enemies in hack-and-slash combat, and solve gothic-themed puzzles to uncover the truth.
Darksiders 2 was met with largely positive reviews, though it ultimately fell short of publisher THQ’s sales expectations. Despite this, many fans look back fondly on the game thanks to its grim visual style and blistering Zelda-like gameplay. An updated version titled Darksiders 2: Deathfinitive Edition was released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2015, featuring enhanced graphics and all the original game’s DLC alongside some gameplay balance adjustments. The Deathfinitive Edition was eventually ported to the Nintendo Switch in 2019 and the ill-fated Google Stadia in 2021.Death will soon ride again on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, as publisher THQ Nordic and developer Gunfire Games recently announced that Darksiders 2: Deathfinitive Edition is being rereleased on October 15 for $29.99. This news was accompanied by a brief trailer showing Death in action, slicing through enemies with his twin scythes, riding across massive tentacled monsters on fiery horseback, scaling walls, and unleashing devastating elemental attacks and brutal finishing moves.THQ also shared some of the updates that this new version of Darksiders 2: Deathfinitive Edition will include, such as faster load times thanks to ultra-high-speed SDDs, 4K-enhanced visuals, and haptic feedback through the PS5’s DualSense controller. Players who have already purchased Darksiders 2: Deathfinitive Edition on PS4 or Xbox One will receive a free upgrade to their corresponding current-gen system, and anyone who pre-orders the game between now and October 14 can get a 50 percent discount.Last month, THQ Nordic teased that a new Darksiders game is in the works, later clarifying that the brief trailer shown during the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2024 livestream isn’t connected to the latest announcement of Darksiders 2’s impeding re-release. While fans wait for the next chapter in the apocalyptic Darksiders series, they can re-experience Death’s ride through the end of days with enhanced graphics and other improvements next month.
Darksiders 2 was met with largely positive reviews, though it ultimately fell short of publisher THQ’s sales expectations. Despite this, many fans look back fondly on the game thanks to its grim visual style and blistering Zelda-like gameplay. An updated version titled Darksiders 2: Deathfinitive Edition was released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2015, featuring enhanced graphics and all the original game’s DLC alongside some gameplay balance adjustments. The Deathfinitive Edition was eventually ported to the Nintendo Switch in 2019 and the ill-fated Google Stadia in 2021.Death will soon ride again on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, as publisher THQ Nordic and developer Gunfire Games recently announced that Darksiders 2: Deathfinitive Edition is being rereleased on October 15 for $29.99. This news was accompanied by a brief trailer showing Death in action, slicing through enemies with his twin scythes, riding across massive tentacled monsters on fiery horseback, scaling walls, and unleashing devastating elemental attacks and brutal finishing moves.THQ also shared some of the updates that this new version of Darksiders 2: Deathfinitive Edition will include, such as faster load times thanks to ultra-high-speed SDDs, 4K-enhanced visuals, and haptic feedback through the PS5’s DualSense controller. Players who have already purchased Darksiders 2: Deathfinitive Edition on PS4 or Xbox One will receive a free upgrade to their corresponding current-gen system, and anyone who pre-orders the game between now and October 14 can get a 50 percent discount.Last month, THQ Nordic teased that a new Darksiders game is in the works, later clarifying that the brief trailer shown during the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2024 livestream isn’t connected to the latest announcement of Darksiders 2’s impeding re-release. While fans wait for the next chapter in the apocalyptic Darksiders series, they can re-experience Death’s ride through the end of days with enhanced graphics and other improvements next month.
