THQ Nordic has announced that it will release Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on October 15. It will cost $29.99. Players who already own the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the game will receive the upcoming versions as a free upgrade. Additionally, players who pre-order the game before October 14 will receive it for $15. The upgrades include faster load times, great visuals, Haptic Feedback, and more. A trailer for the upcoming versions was also released. Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Gunfire Games released a new teaser trailer last month announcing that a new Darksiders game is now in development.
The full details via the publisher:
This upgraded edition of the beloved action–adventure brings 4K resolution, ray tracing, and enhanced lighting and shadows to harness the power of today’s consoles. If you’re playing on PlayStation 5 with a DualSense controller, you’ll also get to experience the full impact of haptic feedback, adding extra depth and immersion to every strike as Death. The game’s loading times have been drastically improved thanks to SSD technology, ensuring a smoother experience overall.
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series Features
Stunning Visuals – Experience this feature and content-rich action adventure in beautiful 4K. Enhanced by the use of ray tracing and delivering vastly improved lighting and shadows.
Haptic Feedback – Each one of Death’s attacks and abilities are felt in your hands with the immersive haptic feedback of the DualSense wireless controller
Fast Loading – Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition takes advantage of fast loading, using ultra-high speed SSD.
Deathinitive Edition Features
Darksiders II with all downloadable content included and integrated into the game, offering a total playtime of more than 30 hours.
Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution.
Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.
Game Features
Play Death – Become the most feared of the legendary Four Horsemen, able to destroy entire worlds and battle forces beyond Heaven and Hell.
Epic Universe – Unlike anything the player has seen before, delivered in the unique style of Joe Mad.
Player Choice and Customization – Customize your experience with varied armor sets, weapons, and Skill Trees allowing players to create their own Death.
Replayability – Explore a vast open world, complete dozens of side quests and customize your Death with a full leveling system, Skill Trees and endless equipment combinations.
Traversal – Death is a nimble and agile character capable of incredible acrobatic feats allowing the player to explore the world like never before.
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A Nintendo Switch trailer was also released.
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An announcement trailer was also released.
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