Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
The 1.0 launch of Darkest Dungeon II gets a May 2023 release date from Red Hook for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Darkest Dungeon II 1.0 Release Date Set for May, Steam Demo Out Now

Darkest Dungeon II will exit early access soon, as developer Red Hook Studios has announced a 1.0 release date of May 8, 2023 for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The roguelike road trip first came to early access on the Epic Games Store all the way back in October 2021, so its final release has been a long time coming. It means players will finally get to jump into the full adventure as the developers intended come May, and better yet, you can head over to Steam to try it for yourself now. Along with the Darkest Dungeon II 1.0 release date reveal, Red Hook has published a free demo for players to enjoy as part of Steam Next Fest.

Recommended Videos

How’s that for a surprise? Sure, we knew that Darkest Dungeon II would see a full release soon, but it’s now available for players to dip their toes in with a demo before jumping in this May. For those who have missed out on the early access lead-up, Darkest Dungeon II is an atmospheric, turn-based adventure that sees players form a dangerous party of adventurers. The group will band together as they make their way through a dying land and attempt to stop the end of the world. It’s dungeon-crawling, it’s tactical, and it’s not too hard on the eyes either.

If you need a little more to grab your attention, check out our Darkest Dungeon documentary, where we learned about the story of Red Hook and how Darkest Dungeon II wouldn’t exist without the great foundation set by the original game.


The Escapist is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of Michael Cripe
Michael Cripe
Michael joined The Escapist team in 2019 but has been covering games, movies, TV, and music since 2015. When he’s not writing, Michael is probably playing Super Mario Sunshine, Dead Space, The Binding of Isaac, or Doom Eternal. You can follow his news coverage and reviews at The Escapist, but his work has appeared on other sites like OnlySP, Gameranx, and Kansas City’s The Pitch, too. If you’d like to connect and talk about the latest pop-culture news, you can follow Michael on Twitter (@MikeCripe), Instagram (mike_cripe), or LinkedIn if that’s your thing.