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[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

The war between Heaven and Hell continues on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 15th!

Become the terrifying force which everything fears but nothing can escape. Awakened by the End of Days, Death, the most feared of the legendary Four Horsemen embarks on a quest to redeem his brother's name. Along the way, the Horseman discovers that an ancient grudge may threaten all of Creation. Death lives!

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THQ Nordic will release Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on October 15 for $29.99 / €29.99, the publisher announced. Users who already own the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One version of Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition will receive the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series versions as a free upgrade.

Users who pre-order Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series by October 14 will receive the game at a 50 percent-off discount price of $15 / €15.

Even more info through the official PR:

This upgraded edition of the beloved action-adventure brings 4K resolution, ray tracing, and enhanced lighting and shadows to harness the power of today’s consoles. If you’re playing on PlayStation 5 with a DualSense controller, you’ll also get to experience the full impact of haptic feedback, adding extra depth and immersion to every strike as Death. The game’s loading times have been drastically improved thanks to SSD technology, ensuring a smoother experience overall.

 

[xrnzaaas]

I wonder if it will be crashing like the PS4 remaster. The game's great and deserves better treatment.

 

[Skifi28]

Probably my favourite Darksiders game. I hope there's an upgrade path for the PS4 version and you don't have to rebuy it.

 

[Lukaku's First Touch]

so what's special about this? Any graphic upgrades or anything?

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Probably my favourite Darksiders game. I hope there's an upgrade path for the PS4 version and you don't have to rebuy it.

I've been looking through the posts (and replies) on their official Twitter account, but there's no mention if there will be an upgrade (free or otherwise) for PS4/XBO owners of the game.

 

[Moses85]

Overhyped

 

[Hrk69]

so what's special about this? Any graphic upgrades or anything?

You'll need a PS5 pro for that

 

[Josemayuste]

 

[Skifi28]

A great year!

 

[Cyberpunkd]

Also:

What a gigantic waste of resources.

 

[buenoblue]

Was thinking about playing Darksiders 3 on PC now I have a PC to do 4k high fps.

 

[SkylineRKR]

I don't know what THQ Nordic is doing but they seem to be on a remaster spree. I also saw an Epic Mickey demo popping up.

so what's special about this? Any graphic upgrades or anything?

Trailer implies 60fps. The previous remaster of DS2 also called Deathinitive Edition wasn't 60fps on PS4 and Xbox. It should've had an upgrade for those versions, it seems to be the same release otherwise.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Also:

What a gigantic waste of resources.

Joking aside, it's still probably their best selling Darksiders game, and the PS4/XBO versions are locked at 30 fps. I guess this new version will come with better image quality and higher frame-rate cap.

 

[Bloobs]

so what's special about this? Any graphic upgrades or anything?

8K 120 HZ and RT for 5Pro

 

[SEGAvangelist]

I'd like to see re-releases for Darksiders 3 and Genesis since they're stuck at 30fps on consoles.

 

[Bloobs]

I'd like to see re-releases for Darksiders 3 and Genesis since they're stuck at 30fps on consoles.

Yeah, 2 is already 60 on Xbox through bc

 

[Lucifers Beard]

I was really excited for this one at launch, an OK game but a really disappointing sequel. I remember the level design being dog shit.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Free upgrade and its using the haptics, 4K

Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition Coming To PS5 And Xbox Series X|S Next Month; Free PS4 Upgrade, 4K, Haptic Feedback - Noisy Pixel

Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 15, 2024.

noisypixel.net

Im in. Maybe Ill finally finish it this time. The music alone is worth the trip.

Also if they're taking the time to update this, fingers crossed they give Darksiders 3 the proper touch up treatment.

 

[adamsapple]

The worst Darksiders game, IMO.

 

[Lokaum D+]

i ll be mad if there is no PS5 upgrade from PS4 version

EDIT: No 60fps mentioned

"Note: If you already own Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition on PlayStation 4, you will receive a free upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version when the game launches on October 15th, 2024.

This upgraded edition of the beloved action-adventure brings 4K resolution, ray tracing, and enhanced lighting and shadows to harness the power of today’s consoles. If you’re playing on PlayStation 5 with a DualSense controller, you’ll also get to experience the full impact of haptic feedback, adding extra depth and immersion to every strike as Death. The game’s loading times have been drastically improved thanks to SSD technology, ensuring a smoother experience overall."

 

[DryvBy]

The upgrade is free at least.

Deathinitive Was Not The End: Darksiders II To Get Enhanced PlayStation5 / Xbox Series Version | THQ Nordic GmbH

thqnordic.com

 

[RagnarokIV]

Someone told me the Darksiders games were like a modern version of the Legacy of Kain series. Couldn't wait to try them and bought all three on PC.


I was so disappointed.

 

[ungalo]

Those games were re-released so many times already. I really like Darksiders 1 and 2 (even enjoyed 3 to a lesser extent) but i don't care one bit.

Funny but i was about to write that we want 4, i completely forgot that we got a teaser for it. Hope it's a higher production than 3.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

The upgrade is free at least.

Deathinitive Was Not The End: Darksiders II To Get Enhanced PlayStation5 / Xbox Series Version | THQ Nordic GmbH

thqnordic.com

Thanks, I've edited the OP.

 

[Kikorin]

Ah yes, I remember I played this on Wii U. Good game too.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Clearly they're prepping everyone for the release of part 4

I bet there's a pretty high chance of getting an updated D3. Man Id love to run through that again with a decent framerate intact.

 

[Kadve]

Someone told me the Darksiders games were like a modern version of the Legacy of Kain series. Couldn't wait to try them and bought all three on PC.


I was so disappointed.

Yea that's very much not true. The first is basically Zelda meets God Of War with a 90s comic book wrapper. And the second is that alongside Prince of Persia and some kind of RPG (Haven't played the third yet)

 

[The_hunter]

I’ve always wanted to play this. Day 1

 

[Alpha Male]

Surely they wouldn't show 60 fps in this trailer only for the game to be still stuck at 30fps? Hopefully this gets cleared up soon.

 

[terintamel]

What about PC?

 

[Radical_3d]

Is there a Darksiders 1 remaster or this is like: “you wanna hear the second part of the story?” “What story?” “So, after War was falsely accused…”

 

[Alpha Male]

What about PC?

It's Included with the other platforms at the end of the trailer

 

[Skifi28]

Is there a Darksiders 1 remaster or this is like: “you wanna hear the second part of the story?” “What story?” “So, after War was falsely accused…”

There is. I believe it's also 60fps on consoles, unlike DS2.

 

[Radical_3d]

There is. I believe it's also 60fps on consoles, unlike DS2.

For PS5 as well? Neat.

 

[Skifi28]

For PS5 as well? Neat.

No PS5 specific version, just the PS4 one.

 

[U n i o n 0015]

Anything but finish the story.

 

[R6Rider]

Hell yeah! I think I own it already, but might be confusing the Steam version.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

Again?

 

[The_hunter]

Is there a Darksiders 1 remaster or this is like: “you wanna hear the second part of the story?” “What story?” “So, after War was falsely accused…”

There is, Darksiders warmastered.

 

[larrybrady]

I bought this definitive version years ago for PS4 thinking it was 60fps,,,found out it was only 30fps(unless i got that wrong)?,and never booted it up because of that.. that would be terrible if this got upgraded to the PS5 and still not patched to 60.

 

[Fahdis]

Glitchsiders 2: Game Breaking Edition

Literally never had a gamebreaking bug. Had 2 in the same game.

 

[protonion]

No physical?

 

[kevboard]

that trailer was uploaded at 60fps, but the gameplay is clearly 30fps...

that is really sad to see.

 

[kiphalfton]

Also:

What a gigantic waste of resources.

I guess if the game doesn't sell well enough the first time, or second time, just keep re-releasinf it in hopes it will eventually.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

I guess if the game doesn't sell well enough the first time, or second time, just keep re-releasinf it in hopes it will eventually.

If it works resource-wise I don’t see why not, assuming there will be some improvements given more computing power.

 

[The_hunter]

that trailer was uploaded at 60fps, but the gameplay is clearly 30fps...

that is really sad to see.

The footage looked 60 to me.

 

[kevboard]

The footage looked 60 to me.

looks stuttery to me. I only watched it on my phone tho. hard to judge on a small screen with these fast cuts and barely any camera motion.

but some scenes look low fps to me.
I hope I'm wrong

 

[bundylove]

And to think we have several threads pissing on pro when clearly the devs are not giving a shit .
Darksiders 2 remaster? Realy?

Whats next all the call.of duty remasters?

And you are upset when all you see on the pro is better image quality and nothing more?

Who do you think is to blame?

 

[Monkfish877]

Is this as good as the first one? the first one was a masterpiece, loved that game.

 

[kevboard]

Is this as good as the first one? the first one was a masterpiece, loved that game.

they jumped on the looter trend set by Borderlands at the time. so they added RPG elements that weren't really needed and which added annoying inventory management.

if you can look past that it's still really good. it still has Zelda like dungeons, and it has really good combat.

they did simplify the platforming however. like you can only grab onto specifically marked ledges now, unlike in the first game where most ledges that made logical sense could be grabbed onto... stuff like that. it makes the platforming and climbing feel more rigid and less natural