After releasing on PC, Mac, and PlayStation earlier this year, Darkest Dungeon II‘s free Secrets of the Coven update is out now on Switch and Xbox. This witchy expansion is the second of three Kingdoms game mode adventure modules for the uncompromising roguelite road trip sequel.
Secrets of the Coven adds a new Kingdoms quest, enemy faction, new mechanics and items, as well as a number of community-requested Kingdoms features, including inn storage, item selling, and more.
Kingdoms is a free game mode that reimagines how Darkest Dungeon II plays. Unlike the original Confessions mode, Kingdoms tasks players with defending the realm and a network of inns against powerful new enemy factions. The first expansion to be released was Hunger of the Beast Clan and a third is planned for release later in 2025.
Mike spent time with the first chapter of the Kingdom update when it launched earlier in the year. In his review of this new campaign mode, he said: “The original Darkest Dungeon will always hold a special place in my twisted heart that I doubt will ever be supplanted, but Kingdoms is a fine alternative that stands alongside the original.”
You can check out the trailer for Secrets of the Coven below:
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The best turn-based roguelikes: Caves of Qud | There are some seriously incredible turn-based roguelikes out there. Of all the modern games, these are the closest to the original Rogue.
Awesome first-person rogues: Gunfire Reborn | We almost went with Blue Prince for this spot, but most people checking out first-person rogues probably want to wield a gun, you know?!
Cool roguelike deckbuilders: Balatro | Sorry, Slay the Spire fans, but this poker-solitaire deckbuilder has stolen Mike’s heart and won’t give it back.
Exciting roguelike platformers: Spelunky | Now, don’t get us wrong, Dead Cells is an incredible game, especially with all the DLC switched on. But when it comes to impact, you just can’t beat Spelunky.
Amazing action-roguelites: Hades 2 | And finally, let’s wrap things up with our favourite of them all. There’s no beating the original Hades, although Hades 2 comes pretty close!
