Summary
THQ Nordic just announced a newDarksidersgame is in development. While its short, cryptic trailer didn’t reveal much, players can look forward to a new entry to theDarksidersfranchise, which will be available on Playstation 5.
Darksidersis a post-apocalyptic modern fantasy game that follows the adventures of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse as they navigate the complexities of a doomed Earth caught between the forces of Heaven and Hell. Mostgames in theDarksidersfranchisefollow the ordeals of different Horsemen in a series of stories that run parallel to one another, thoughDarksiders: Genesiswas a prequel to the three main titles.
After somefakeDarksidersleaks over the years, THQ Nordic has finally revealed an official fifth entry to the series is in development. A new trailer debuted during the 2024 THQ Nordic Showcase began with ominous rumbling in a familiar, scorched chamber full of ash and magma. Suddenly, three skull-like statues ignite, revealing the Charred Council, who shout a single word in unison: “Horseman!” The game has been confirmed for Playstation 5, though it will likely come to PC and Xbox Series X|S, as previous entries are available on these platforms as well.
Games in the Darksiders Franchise
No official title for thisDarksidersgame has been revealed yet, nor does it have a release window of any kind. The mainDarksidersgames are action RPGs with puzzle elements, suggesting this new entry is more likely to be like the original trilogy, rather than a top-down action game likeDarksiders: Genesis. It remains to be seen if the newDarksiderswill follow the story of Strife as it ran concurrent to the original entry, or if it will finally act as a proper sequel to the 14-year-old cliffhanger from the first game. Regardless, Gunfire Games – the THQ Nordic subsidiary run by former devs from Crytek, the studio that made the originalDarksidersbefore it went under – is developing this title as well.
Either way, fans of theDarksidersfranchise can’t wait to find out. The trailer has already received tens of thousands of views and hundreds of comments not long after it was shared, with players speculating as to what the game will be about. The community seems to be split at the moment, with some hoping Strife gets his own solo game, while others want a proper sequel where all Four Horsemen are playable. However, a few fans fear this new project could be a remake of the firstDarksiders, rather than a sequel or parallel game. Either way, players are eager to learn more and are happy enough to learn thata newDarksidersgame is coming.
Darksiders 3
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Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most unpredictable and enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must succeed where many have failed – to bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth. Darksiders III is the long-anticipated, third chapter in the critically-acclaimed Darksiders franchise.
