After a long period in early access, Darkest Dungeon II launched on PC, Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox back in 2023. The roguelike roadtrip RPG’s brutally challenging gameplay has proven popular with fans, and soon you’ll be able to show off your love for the punishing RPG thanks to the upcoming Darkest Dungeon II: Anniversary Edition. The new $100 physical edition will include the game, a bunch of DLC, and numerous exclusive physical collectibles. A specific release date has not been confirmed, but it’s slated to launch in Q4 2025, and preorders are available now.
$100 | Releases Q4 2025
The Darkest Dungeon II: Anniversary Edition includes the game on either PS5 or Nintendo Switch and three DLC packs: The Binding Blade, The Inhuman Bondage, and The Infernal Supporter Pack. There’s also a bunch of cool collectibles in the box, like papercraft dioramas of the stagecoach and a battle scene from the game, a deck of playing cards, and more. Here’s everything you get in the Darkest Dungeon II: Anniversary Edition:
- Darkest Dungeon II base game and the Kingdoms Expansion (digital code)
- Digital codes for The Binding Blade, The Inhuman Bondage, and The Infernal Supporter Pack DLCs
- Steelbook case
- Combat pop-up diorama
- Papercraft replica of the stagecoach
- Playing cards showcasing in-game characters (52-card deck)
- Two digital soundtracks (original base game and new Kingdoms expansion)
- Collector’s box
Darkest Dungeon II: Anniversary Edition will launch on PS5 and Switch later this year. You can preorder for either platform at Amazon.
If the Darkest Dungeon II: Anniversary Edition is a bit too expensive for you–or you’re an Xbox player and still want a physical copy–you can also grab the standard edition of the game on Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X at Amazon.
Darkest Dungeon II Standard Edition
Darkest Dungeon II is a follow-up to Red Hook Studio’s acclaimed dungeon-crawling RPG, Darkest Dungeon, and though it retains the first game’s signature comic book-inspired art style and grim atmosphere, it makes big changes to the gameplay formula–pivoting away from old-school dungeon crawling and settlement building to a roguelike where players assemble a party of adventurers and set off on a deadly road trip throughout a dark fantasy world. Along the way, players will encounter various randomized events as they try to survive their journey, most notably tactical turn-based battles.
The sequel also retains the unique Stress Meter from the first game, wherein party members are affected by the things they witness during their journey, and can become afflicted with debilitating status effects. It’s a tough game, so if you pick up the new Anniversary Edition later this year, be sure to check out GameSpot’s Darkest Dungeon II guides for tips on how to survive.
