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First ‘Darkest Dungeon II’ DLC in “The Binding Blade” Available Now [Trailer]
Red Hook Studios is giving Darkest Dungeon II fans a holiday treat with the release of the game’s first DLC in “The Binding Blade”. Available now on Steam and the Epic Games Store for $9.99 USD, the expansion brings with it two new heroes, a new mini-boss, and more.
If that’s not enough, for prospective players, Red Hook is also giving the base game a 25% discount on both storefronts.
The Binding Blade sees players face off against The Warlord, a new roaming mini-boss to encounter on your journey to the Mountain in Darkest Dungeon II. The DLC also adds two new playable heroes in The Duelist and The Crusader, complete with a special unlock quest for the Crusader, unique trinkets, signature items and fully voiced backstories, including playable flashback encounters.
Known for her disciplined combat style, The Duelist can switch between Defensive and Aggressive stances, piercing enemy defenses and lead her team with strategic buffs. Meanwhile, the fan-favorite The Crusader returns with his righteous blade, excelling in front-line combat with healing and stress recovery skills.
“The continued support for the Crusader from our community got us excited to bring this fan-favourite back,” says Chris Bourassa, Co-Founder and Creative Director at Red Hook Studios. “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.”
And in case you’re wondering what all the fuss is about, check out Aaron’s review of Darkest Dungeon II.
We’ll be waiting a little while longer for developer Studio Cut to Bits’ gothic Metroidvania Venture to the Vile. Originally slated to launch on PC via Steam on May 7, the game has now been pushed a couple of weeks to May 22. The PlayStation release of Venture to the Vile is still expected later this year.
In a press release, Venture to the Vile producer Masao Kobayashi explains the decision to delay the release, stating that while Studio Cut to Bits is made up of industry veterans, this is the first time that the team has released a game as indie developers. As such, the team encountered a few hurdles leading up to the original release date.
“We all love Venture to the Vile and want to make sure we are delivering the best possible game we can for our players. For this reason, we have decided to delay our game by two weeks. I’m sorry to those who have been anticipating our game but I assure you it is going to be worth the wait.”
Venture to the Vile centres on the town of Rainybrook, where an unknown darkness is taking over, transforming anything and anyone it touches. Fortunately for you, you seem to be unaffected by this presence. However, your friend Ella is nowhere to be seen. You must brave the horrors and find her.
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