Not to say that this is one of the most popular sagas in video game history, but the franchise Darksiders He has a huge fan base. Therefore, the disappearance of the franchise came as a surprise to many players. The last project tied to the IP was Darksiders: Genesisspin-off, which launched in 2019. However, the silence has been broken in recent weeks. First to announce development of the long-awaited fourth part and now to inform the players about the unexpected Part of the next generation for Darksiders 2.
THQ Nordic is betting big on Darksiders
Through a posts on their official blogTHQ Nordic has confirmed the launch of a “reworked and improved version” with Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition for PS5 and Xbox Series. The company assures that the new version supports 4K resolution, includes ray tracing, improves lighting and shading, and significantly reduces loading times thanks to SSD technologies. Also, in the specific case of the PS5, the use of tactile triggers has been confirmed.
According to reports from THQ Nordicusers who already owned Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One will be able to use this improved version for free as a “next generation patch” when this improved version is released on October 15, 2024. For those who do not yet have the title, the company has activated a 50% discount that will be valid until the day before the premiere (October 14), and which leaves its retail price on Xbox and PlayStation consoles at 15 euros.
While fans of the Darksiders saga have been waiting for news regarding the fourth major installment in the IP’s history, the truth is that such news a positive sign of the franchise’s health. Not bad, especially considering that Many have already given up hope of ever seeing a sequel. in a story of war, death, anger and struggle.
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