Darkest Dungeon II Live in Early Access

Prior to its eventual release, Red Hook Studios’ side-scrolling RPG Darkest Dungeon spent some time in early access. And it looks like the game’s sequel, Darkest Dungeon II, will be following in its predecessor’s footsteps. Right now, the early access version of the game is live on the Epic Games Store, priced at $29.99 or your regional equivalent.

In its current state, the game offers around two thirds of the expected final game content. This includes a “Final Boss,” 9 hero classes, and over 250 items. Here’s the official description:

Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across a decaying landscape in a last gasp attempt 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.

Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across a decaying landscape in a last gasp attempt to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within…

Roguelike Runs; Even Failure Moves You Forward

Each expedition is less than 5 hours, and progress you make opens up new hero abilities, items, and stagecoach upgrades that can be used on your next journey.

The Affinity System

As travels progress, heroes bond with each other or grate on each others’ nerves, leading to desperately needed combat synergies or journey-ending dysfunction. Manage their stress and interaction to keep the team together until the bitter end.

Face Your Failures

Uncover and experience the tragic origin stories of each hero and unlock their full potential.

Nightmarish Environs

From the burning Sprawl to the diseased Foetor, the road will challenge your strategies and your endurance.

And more…

• Rest your weary, shell-shocked heroes at the Inn, where you can manage their stress and relationships with a variety of diversions and delights.
• Uncover and experience the tragic origin stories of the heroes.
• A stylish and dynamic evolution of Darkest Dungeon’s signature art style.
• A return of the narration system and voice actor Wayne June!
• Exciting improvements to the turn-based combat from Darkest Dungeon.