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Darkest Dungeon II

by Red Hook Studios

Released May 8, 2023 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Mac.

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About Darkest Dungeon II

The eagerly awaited follow-up to Red Hook's smash hit gothic horror RPG! DDII will test your mettle and drive you to the brink of madness. Armor yourself with purpose and provision your party for the journey ahead. It will be arduous.

Some time after the temporary defeat of the Heart of Darkness, a scientist known as the Scholar begins experimenting with an eldritch force called the Iron Crown. The experiments spiral out of control, unleashing a catastrophic realignment of the planet that plunges most of humanity into madness and tears open the way for eldritch beings to invade the physical world. Worse still, the Scholar finds himself trapped in an endless cycle of repeating events. His mentor, the Academic, appears bearing the flame of Hope and tells him that the only way to undo the ruin he has wrought is to carry that Hope to the distant Mountain where the Iron Crown lies, and to finally confront his own guilt. Gathering a band of broken but determined survivors, the Scholar sets out on a perilous journey across a world consumed by horror, seeking redemption at the source of the evil.

Release dates by platform

PCEarly accessOctober 26, 2021 · Out now
PlayStation 5July 15, 2024 · Out now
Xbox Series X|SJuly 15, 2024 · Out now
Nintendo SwitchJuly 15, 2024 · Out now
PlayStation 4July 15, 2024 · Out now
Xbox OneJuly 15, 2024 · Out now
MacAugust 23, 2024 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score835 reviews
Steam reviewsMostly Positive75% of 27K positive
Player score8563 ratings on IGDB

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OSWindows 10
ProcessorAMD Athlon X4 | Intel Core i5 4460
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsNvidia GTX 950 | AMD R7 370
Storage6 GB available space

Recommended

OSWindows 10
Processori7 6700k
Memory16 GB RAM
Storage6 GB available space

Darkest Dungeon II FAQ

When did Darkest Dungeon II come out?

Darkest Dungeon II was released on May 8, 2023 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Mac.

Is Darkest Dungeon II on PlayStation 5?

Yes. Darkest Dungeon II launched on PlayStation 5 on July 15, 2024.

Is Darkest Dungeon II on Xbox Series X|S?

Yes. Darkest Dungeon II launched on Xbox Series X|S on July 15, 2024.

Is Darkest Dungeon II on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Darkest Dungeon II has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Mac.

Who is making Darkest Dungeon II?

Darkest Dungeon II is developed by Red Hook Studios.

Is Darkest Dungeon II multiplayer?

No. Darkest Dungeon II is single player only.

How much does Darkest Dungeon II cost?

Darkest Dungeon II costs $12.39 on Steam (69% off, normally $39.99). Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Is Darkest Dungeon II good?

Steam players rate it "Mostly Positive" — 75% of 27,130 reviews are positive. Critics average 83/100.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Darkest Dungeon II?

The minimum GPU is Nvidia GTX 950 | AMD R7 370. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Darkest Dungeon II system requirements page.

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