Dark Deity 2 has reached the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, ending its brief period of Switch console exclusivity. With its arrival on the PlayStation and Xbox Stores, the strategy RPG is now available on half a dozen digital storefronts.
Developed by San Francisco-based Sword & Axe, the first Dark Deity game launched as a PC exclusive in June 2021 before making its way to the Nintendo Switch in March of the following year. It is a Switch console exclusive to this day, having never been ported to any other platform. Its sequel debuted in a similar fashion, launching on PC in March 2025 and then making its way to the eShop six months later. However, its Switch console exclusivity ended up being short-lived, lasting just over two months.
Dark Deity 2 Reaches PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S
Dark Deity 2 was released for the Xbox Series X/S and PS5 on November 7, published by indie.io. The PlayStation and Xbox versions of the strategy RPG retail for $24.99, matching the price of their PC and Switch counterparts. As is sometimes the case with indie releases, PlayStation Plus subscribers can purchase Dark Deity 2 at a small discount, bringing the price down to $19.99, or 20% off. The launch offer is valid until December 5 at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 6pm CET. Meanwhile, the Xbox Series X/S port was given a flat 20% launch discount—available until November 20—with no strings attached.
Dark Deity 2 Is Likely to Appeal to Classic Fire Emblem Fans
Dark Deity 2 is set 25 years after the events of its Kickstarter-funded predecessor, which raised over $74,000 from nearly 2,400 backers in 2020, surpassing its crowdfunding goal six times over. Mechanically, it still offers a tactical RPG experience inspired by the long-running Fire Emblem franchise, pairing turn-based battles with dynamic unit recruitment paths and lots of team-building options. It also features a fantasy setting with a high-stakes narrative, 20 hero units, 45 branching classes with unique abilities, and a retro pixel art style.
The Dark Deity sequel's campaign is fully voice-acted, with its cast headlined by Persona 3 Reload actress Allegra Clark, who voiced Mitsuru in Atlus's critically acclaimed P3 remake. The game emphasizes replayability through extensive customization options inspired by community-made randomizers, allowing players to fine-tune everything from XP and gold gain multipliers to unit recruitment order and various combat settings, among other elements.
Dark Deity 2 Store Version Comparison
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Store |
Release Date |
User Rating |
Price |
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Nov 7, 2025 |
4.46 / 5 |
$24.99 |
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$19.99 (-20%) w/ PS Plus until Dec 5 |
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Nov 7, 2025 |
N/A |
$19.99 (-20%) until Nov 20 |
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Sep 4, 2025 |
N/A |
$24.99 |
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Mar 24, 2025 |
87.55% positive |
$24.99 |
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Mar 24, 2025 |
N/A |
$19.88 |
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Mar 24, 2025 |
4.2 / 5 |
$25.22 |
Although Dark Deity 2’s arrival on the Xbox and PlayStation Stores could indicate that its predecessor may eventually reach Sony and Microsoft’s consoles as well, neither Sword & Axe nor indie.io have provided any confirmation to that effect. The game's publisher previously said Dark Deity 2 was designed as a "fully standalone adventure" that can be enjoyed without playing the original.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 88%
- Released
- March 24, 2025
- ESRB
- Everyone 10+ / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Language, Mild Blood
- Developer(s)
- Sword & Axe
- Publisher(s)
- indie.io, Smilegate
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Strategy, RPG, Turn-Based Strategy, Tactical
