Darkest Dungeon 2 has just been updated with two new playable characters and a number of additional tweaks and changes, with Red Hook confirming the news with a trailer and a couple of new tidbits.
The new expansion, The Binding Blade, costs USD 9.99 / 9,75 EUR / 8.50 GBP and is available on both Steam and Epic Games Store.
In the press release that dropped today, the main points that were covered below were reiterated, however, we did get a nice dev quote that confirms that the Crusader is getting their own special unlock mission, and we’re promised playable flashback encounters.
“The continued support for the Crusader from our community got us excited to bring this fan-favourite back,” wrote Red Hook Studios creative director Chris Bourassa, teasing us in with tales of former glory.
“His updated design looks great, his skills are impactful, and his specialization paths provide a ton of strategic variety. But we wanted to go the extra mile and honor his status amongst our players, so we created a unique in-game experience to celebrate his addition to the roster.”
Consider me thoroughly intrigued. Anyway, have a launch trailer.
Original Article
Red Hook Studios today announced the first major DLC for Darkest Dungeon II. It’s called The Binding Blade and it’s landing on December 11.
The expansion is going to include two new playable characters, The Duelist and The Crusader. The studio included a bunch of details in the presser, and I’ve pulled out the most interesting bits below.
The Duelist is the new face, and they’re capable of switching between Defensive and Aggressive stances, making them quite well-rounded by all accounts. They can ignore enemy defenses and strike back with Riposte. Sounds spikey!
The Crusader is returning to action as an indispensable front rank hero, withstanding punishing blows for his team. He supports with healing and stress recovery, as well as being able to strike down his opponents with his righteous blade.
Finally, the DLC is adding a new roaming mini-boss that goes by the name The Warlord. You’ll encounter him on your hellish roadtrip to stop the apocalypse, so watch out!
Update: The Binding Blade is releasing on December 11, and will cost $9.99 USD. For that payment in gold, you’ll get two new heroes with full playable backstories and a special unlock quest, plus a new wandering mini-boss to encounter. Here’s the official spiel about the two classes, from Steam.
The Duelist is a disciplined and deadly combatant capable of tactically switching between Defensive and Aggressive stances. She is able to move between ranks with ease, attacking from both the front and back ranks, dispatching her enemies with brutal efficiency.
The Crusader has returned! This battle hardened knight is fueled by a radiant Holy fire and will Smite his foes where they stand.
The Warlord – a roaming mini-boss who can be found on your journey to the Mountain.
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