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Darkest Dungeon 2
Roguelike
RPG
Systems
PC-1
Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
Released
May 8, 2023
ESRB
t
Developer(s)
Red Hook Studios
Publisher(s)
Red Hook Studios
Engine
Unity
Franchise
Darkest Dungeon

WHERE TO PLAY

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Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within...

Gather your courage and ride out into the chaos of a world undone.
Four heroes and a stagecoach are all that stand between darkness and salvation.

Tried and True Turn-based Combat, Improved
The ground-breaking genre-defining combat from Darkest Dungeon returns, but everything from stats to rules has been refined and improved. The all new Token System helps make your decisions impactful while adding even more depth of play.
 

Genre(s)
Roguelike, RPG

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Darkest Dungeon 2 Death vs. Flagellant
Darkest Dungeon 2: How To Find & Beat Death
Darkest Dungeon 2

Death will finally catch up to you to claim her "elusive prize" in one of the most difficult boss fights of Darkest Dungeon 2.

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Darkest Dungeon 2 - Crusader Quest Guide
Darkest Dungeon 2: How to Unlock the Crusader
Darkest Dungeon 2

The only way to recruit the Crusader is by completing his exclusive quest in Darkest Dungeon 2. Here's how to do it.

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Darkest Dungeon 2 Focused Fault Fight Collage
Darkest Dungeon 2: How To Beat Focused Fault (Obsession Boss)
Darkest Dungeon 2

Easily considered the toughest boss and encounter in Darkest Dungeon 2, winning against Focused Fault requires a near-perfect game plan.

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Darkest Dungeon 2 Shackles Of Despair Collage
Darkest Dungeon 2: How To Beat Shackles Of Denial (Denial Boss)
Darkest Dungeon 2

Battling the brain in Darkest Dungeon 2 is the first major boss players will face and it's a nasty one for gamers that don't understand the locks.

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Darkest Dungeon 2 Confession Differences Collage
Darkest Dungeon 2: Each Confession (& Their Differences)
Darkest Dungeon 2

As players go through Darkest Dungeon 2, they'll get a choice between which Confessions to face but precious little information about each one.

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Darkest Dungeon 2 Stained Items Collage
Darkest Dungeon 2: What Are Stained Items? (& How To Get Them)
Darkest Dungeon 2

Some trinkets in Darkest Dungeon 2 only provide their benefits if heroes have a "Stained" item equipped but players might not know what these are.

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Darkest Dungeon 2 Best Bounty Hunter Build Collage
Darkest Dungeon 2: Best Bounty Hunter Build
Darkest Dungeon 2

The Bounty Hunter is the relief pitcher of Darkest Dungeon 2 who can step in when another character needs a break.

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Darkest Dungeon 2 Best Flagellant Build Collage
Darkest Dungeon 2: Best Flagellant Build
Darkest Dungeon 2

Needing to heal and babysit tanks can ruin runs in Darkest Dungeon 2 and this is why the automatic healing from the Flagellant is so popular.

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Darkest Dungeon 2 Best Vestal Build Collage
Darkest Dungeon 2: Best Vestal Build
Darkest Dungeon 2

When it comes to support heroes, the Vestal is as good as it gets in Darkest Dungeon 2 with a build that makes her allies better at everything.

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Darkest Dungeon 2: How to Unlock Characters
Darkest Dungeon 2

There are a total of 12 playable heroes in Darkest Dungeon 2, and players can find details on how to unlock them in this guide.

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Darkest Dungeon 2: When to End Expedition Early
Darkest Dungeon 2

Players that are trying to decide if they should end a run early in Darkest Dungeon 2 can find details on the mechanic in this guide.

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Darkest Dungeon 2 Best Jester Build Collage
Darkest Dungeon 2: Best Jester Build
Darkest Dungeon 2

The Jester is an eccentric hero in Darkest Dungeon 2 that can be difficult to control but his output and teamwork are worth mastering.

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Darkest Dungeon 2 Best Occultist Build Collage
Darkest Dungeon 2: Best Occultist Build
Darkest Dungeon 2

As one of the most difficult characters to master in Darkest Dungeon 2, the hero needs the right build to succeed in a given role.

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Darkest Dungeon 2 Best Leper Build Collage
Darkest Dungeon 2: Best Leper Build
Darkest Dungeon 2

Very few characters in Darkest Dungeon 2 can hold up on the frontlines for an entire run but the Leper thrives in the long grind.

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darkest dungeon 2 radiant flame
Darkest Dungeon 2: Radiant Flame Guide
Darkest Dungeon 2

Players that want to make Darkest Dungeon 2 easier should consider equipping the Radiant Flame, a unique item that is detailed in this guide.

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Darkest Dungeon 2: How To Find And Defeat The Dreaming General Boss
Darkest Dungeon 2

Here's a look at how to find and defeat the Dreaming General boss in Darkest Dungeon.

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Darkest Dungeon 2: Altar of Hope Guide
Darkest Dungeon 2

Players that are looking for tips on how to approach Darkest Dungeon 2's Altar of Hope can find details on the best upgrades here.

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Darkest Dungeon 2 Best Runaway Build Collage
Darkest Dungeon 2: Best Runaway Build
Darkest Dungeon 2

Players who embrace the chaos of Darkest Dungeon 2 will find that the Runaway is never faced with a situation she can't handle.

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Darkest Dungeon 2 Best Hellion Build Collage
Darkest Dungeon 2: Best Hellion Build
Darkest Dungeon 2

The Hellion is a frontliner that can take hits and dish out preposterous damage numbers in Darkest Dungeon 2 when she's got the right build.

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Darkest Dungeon 2 Best Grave Robber Build Collage
Darkest Dungeon 2: Best Grave Robber Build
Darkest Dungeon 2

The Grave Robber is one of the most underrated characters in Darkest Dungeon 2 that can be the perfect damage dealer with the right team.

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