Developer Red Hook Studios has announced that the turn-based roguelike RPG Darkest Dungeon II will launch for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One alongside its PlayStation and Switch versions on July 15. Players can pre-order the game on Microsoft Store. An announcement trailer for Xbox was also released. Darkest Dungeon II first launched in Early Access for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on October 26, 2021, followed by a full release on May 8, 2023.
The game’s details via the developer:
Darkest Dungeon II is a turn-based roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within…
Roguelike Runs, Each With Its Own Emerging Story: Each expedition lasts from 30 minutes to several hours. Even an untimely end will arm you with resources that can be spent to improve your next journey.
Key Features
Unforgettable Heroes – Uncover and experience the tragic origin stories of each hero. Unlock their full potential via new skills, paths, items, and more.
The Altar of Hope – Engage with a massive system of upgrades and boons that opens up new strategies for each expedition. Choose what’s important to you as you formulate your assaults on the Mountain.
The Affinity System – As travels progress, heroes bond with each other or develop animosity, leading to desperately needed combat synergies or journey-ending dysfunction. Manage their stress and interaction to keep the team together until the bitter end.
Nightmarish Environs – From the burning Sprawl to the diseased Foetor, the long road to the Mountain will challenge your strategies and your endurance. Explore five distinct regions, each with their own unique creatures and challenges.
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