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‘Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition’ Listed For August 20th Release on The Switch
After the “oopsie” moment that leaked THQ Nordic’s Darksiders Warmastered Edition for the Nintendo Switch, leave it to EB Games Canada to break news that the game’s sequel, Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition, will be headed to the Switch, as well.
The product page for the game lists it for an August 20th release.
On top of that, those excited for THQ Nordic’s upcoming Biomutant, EB Games’ product page lists that game for a March 30, 2020 release for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Darksiders II first launched for PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and PC in August 2012, followed by Wii U in 2012. The enhanced Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition launched for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in October 2015, followed by PC in November 2015.
In the sequel, Death is awakened by the End of Days, and embarks upon a quest to restore mankind, and redeem his brother, War. Along the way, the Horseman discovers that there are far worse things than an earthly Apocalypse, and that an ancient grudge may threaten all of Creation.
All of us here at Bloody Disgusting are deeply sad to learn that The Blob director Chuck Russell has passed away at 74 years old.
Russell’s career began with his directorial debut, 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
The multihyphenate film director, screenwriter, and producer is best known for helming 1994 comedy The Mask starring Jim Carrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger actioner Eraser, and adventure spinoff The Scorpion King. The latter served as the first leading role for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
The filmmaker left an indelible mark on horror with his ANOES sequel, 1988’s The Blob, and 2000’s Bless the Child.
Russell’s final film credit is 2024’s Witchboard remake starring Madison Iseman (I Know What You Did Last Summer), Aaron Dominguez (Only Murders in the Building), and Jamie Campbell Bower (“Stranger Things”).
It marked Russell’s return to horror after a lengthy hiatus, and he shared sequel hopes to Bloody Disgusting in an interview ahead of the remake’s release: “I got to design the board with real mystical symbols and things that I know represent good and evil, and where that board takes us if the audiences respond to the film, and I hope they will; I know it’s out there for you guys, but the sequel is a world we’ll get to go a little further. That’s sure the intention.”
He also recently expressed interest in returning to the franchise that began his career.
TMZ notes that Russell passed away at his San Diego-area home.
We send our deepest condolences to Chuck Russell’s family, friends, and fans.
Director, Co-Writer & Producer Chuck Russell behind the scenes of the horror film, WITCHBOARD. Photo courtesy of The Avenue and Atlas Distribution
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