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Official account of the Red Hook Studios games Darkest Dungeon and Darkest Dungeon II. Play Darkest Dungeon II on Steam: http://bit.ly/3QPr4QU ESRB Rating: Teen

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · Aug 28

Curse of the Court, our third Kingdoms adventure module, is available now on PC and Mac!

Today’s update adds a new questline, the Bloodsucker enemy faction, 3 new Kingdoms maps, and achievements. Get the full patch notes here: www.darkestdungeon.com/news/kingdom...

#darkestdungeon2

An image with a burning inn and a stagecoach approaching it. A vision of a horrifying human/bug hybrid appears in the sky above, blocking out the moon. The image reads "Darkest Dungeon II - Curse of the Court - Out now on PC and Mac!"

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · 1d

The second part of our Steadfast Steward’s update is available now for testing on our public beta branches!

This update contains our Leper and Hellion reworks, as well as additional options to the Dam.

Full patch notes and details on how to participate here: www.darkestdungeon.com/news/steadfa...

This image features the Hellion swinging a glaive upwards. She is a fierce warrior with red hair and blue war paint placed over one eye. The image reads 'Steadfast Steward's Update 2'

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · 5d

Just over 1 week remains in our Highwayman Plushie campaign.

Place your pre-order on @makeship.bsky.social while you still can and get this limited edition Darkest Dungeon merch: www.makeship.com/products/hig...

#darkestdungeon

Highwayman Plushie

“Hunted, harried - a fugitive seeking to outpace the past.” Dismas, The Highwayman has arrived on Makeship!A man on the run, Dismas is desperate to flee the shame of a deadly heist gone wrong. Now, ar...

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · 6d

Leper and Hellion reworks are hitting our public beta branches next week!

Part 2 of our Steadfast Steward’s Update is focused on these reworks, plus a few other minor changes. Learn more about what to expect, and how to participate in our latest blog post: www.darkestdungeon.com/news/steadfa...

An image featuring The Leper and The Hellion, two heroes from Darkest Dungeon II. The Leper wears a golden mask and holds a massive executioners sword aloft. The Hellion has a streak of blue warpaint across one eye, and holds a glaive. The image reads 'Steadfast Steward's Update 2 - Darkest Dungeon II'

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · 7d

Mark your calendars! Curse of the Court is coming to Darkest Dungeon II on Nintendo Switch and Xbox October 9th.

Fight back swarms of vampirically corrupted nobles in our 3rd Kingdoms adventure module next week.

#darkestdungeon2

4 Darkest Dungeon heroes - Grave Robber, Flagellant, Runaway and Jester - stand surrounded by massive mosquito/human hybrid monstrosities. The image reads 'Curse of the Court - Coming soon to Xbox and Nintendo Switch'

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · 12d

We’re nearly halfway through our latest Makeship campaign!

Pre-order your own limited edition Highwayman Plushie today: www.makeship.com/products/hig...

Orders close October 11th.

A little Highwayman Plushie holding a little plushie dagger.

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · 14d

The Darkest Dungeon II soundtrack has expanded yet again with Curse of the Court!

We joined @stuartchatwood.bsky.social at Armoury Studios in Vancouver and spoke to him about composing for our Kingdoms game mode. Read the full interview: www.darkestdungeon.com/news/new-int...

📷: Erich Kohlweg

Stuart Chatwood, the composer for Darkest Dungeon and Darkest Dungeon II, sits in front of a massive console in a recording studio.

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · 16d

Our recent Plague Doctor, Occultist and Runaway hero reworks are available now on console!

Experience these changes, new battle modifiers, improved Academic View and more in the Steadfast Steward’s update, available now on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Xbox.

#darkestdungeon2

Darkest Dungeon II heroes - The Occultist, The Runaway and The Plague Doctor - stand in front of a wrecked stagecoach. The image reads 'Steadfast Steward's Update'

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · 19d

Last month's update included a variety of new Curse of the Court themed achievements for you to earn.

We also added the 'Killing Moon' achievement for players who were able to complete our Secrets of the Coven module on Blood Moon difficulty.

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A burning inn is seen in the background of this image. In the foreground is the art for new Darkest Dungeon II achievements.

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · 20d

Get your very own Highwayman plushie!

You can secure this limited time Darkest Dungeon merch by pre-ordering on Makeship: www.makeship.com/products/hig...

This campaign ends on October 11th!

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · 20d

Kingdoms: Curse of the Court is available now on PlayStation!

Fight back swarms of vampirically-corrupted nobles and free your kingdom from the clutches of the Crimson Curse.

Curse of the Court will be coming to Xbox + Nintendo Switch at a later date. We hope to provide a more exact timeline soon!

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · 21d

We’ve added new Darkest Dungeon II Game Profile Bundles to the Steam Points Shop.

New profiles themed around Inhuman Bondage, Secrets of the Coven and Curse of the Court are available now: store.steampowered.com/points/shop/...

An image showcasing 3 different Steam Point Shop game profiles themed around the Inhuman Bondage DLC and the Secrets of the Coven and Curse of the Court Kingdoms modules.

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · 22d

Nintendo Switch and Xbox players, we haven't forgotten you! Due to the logistics of releasing on these two consoles, we do not have a firm release date to announce for Curse of the Court at this time. We hope to update you on this in the coming weeks.

Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · 22d

Curse of the Court will be coming to PlayStation later this week!

Thanks to PlayStation's rapid patch system, we're able to get this new adventure module out on PS4 and PS5 quickly.

#darkestdungeon2

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · 26d

“Hunted, harried - a fugitive seeking to outpace the past.”

The Highwayman Plushie is now available for pre-order on @makeship.bsky.social : www.makeship.com/products/hig...

This exclusive Darkest Dungeon merch is only available for a limited time!

#darkestdungeon

It's a Highwayman Plushie! The image reads "Available Now!"

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · 29d

Which one of the 6 Kingdoms maps is your favourite?

6 different map layouts are seen on the screen.

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · 29d

The Curse of the Court update added 3 new Kingdoms maps - Constellation, Hare's Lament, and The Chain.

These new maps are playable in all 3 Kingdom modules, and each provides a different level of challenge for your expeditions!

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · 29d

Patch notes for this release can be found here: www.darkestdungeon.com/patch-notes/

Home - Red Hook Studios

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · 29d

The Steadfast Steward’s Update is live now on consoles!

This update includes 3 hero reworks, updates to ordainment, hero memories, battle advantage modifiers, and much more.

Today also marks the release of the free Hero Origin Pack to consoles. Download it now and get new skins for your heroes!

3 heroes from Darkest Dungeon II - The Runaway, Occultist and Plague Doctor - stand in front on a glowing yellow-white halo. The image reads 'Steadfast Steward's Update - Now available on consoles'

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · Sep 7

The Blood Moon rises tonight!

Pick up Darkest Dungeon II for 63% off, and fight back against the Bloodsuckers: store.steampowered.com/app/1940340/...

There’s no better time to enjoy Curse of the Court, our newest Kingdoms module.

#darkestdungeon2

A blood red moon rises above a mountain with two sharp peaks. The image reads 'The Blood Moon Rises'

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · Sep 5

“Hunted, harried - a fugitive seeking to outpace the past.”

We’ve partnered with @makeship.bsky.social to create a Highwayman plushie!

Sign up for our newsletter to be notified as soon as pre-orders open on September 12th: eepurl.com/dBZuQf

#darkestdungeon #darkestdungeon2

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · Sep 4

Curse of the Court, our 3rd Kingdoms adventure module, released to Darkest Dungeon II 1 week ago today!

Have you defeated the Crimson Courtiers? Let us know in the comments.

#darkestdungeon2 #darkestdungeon

A poster designed in the style of a a classic D&D module. The poster says 'Official Advanced Darkest Dungeon Computer Product' There is a red sticker on the poster that is peeling off. It reads 'Free Download'. In the center of the poster is an image with a burning inn and a stagecoach approaching it. A vision of a horrifying human/bug hybrid appears in the sky above, blocking out the moon. The image reads "Curse of the Court - Hatched from the stagnant, brackish waters of the coast, a supernatural contagion is swarming inland!"

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · Sep 2

The Steadfast Steward’s update will be coming to consoles on September 9!

Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation will receive this massive quality of life update, as well as the free Hero Origin Pack, next week.

Please note that this update will NOT include the Kingdoms module Curse of the Court.

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · Aug 31

Our Steam Free Weekend is ending soon: store.steampowered.com/app/1940340/...

Play Darkest Dungeon II for free while you still can, and experience both Confessions and Kingdoms game modes.

This free weekend promotion is ending September 1st at 10am PT.

#darkestdungeon2 #darkestdungeon

This image features Darkest Dungeon II heroes - The Grave Robber, Man-at-Arms, Plague Doctor and Highwayman. Between the heroes is a burning inn. The image reads "Darkest Dungeon II. A long road...and an abrupt end. Free weekend ends 10am 1st September PDT"

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · Aug 29

Darkest Dungeon II is 63% off for a limited time! This is our deepest discount yet: store.steampowered.com/app/1940340/...

BONUS: We’re running our very first Steam FREE WEEKEND. Try the game before you buy it on Steam now until September 1st at 10am PT.

#darkestdungeon #darkestdungeon2

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Darkest Dungeon @darkestdungeon.bsky.social · Aug 28

Play Darkest Dungeon II for FREE this weekend on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1940340/...

Experience both Confessions & Kingdoms game modes, including the newly released Curse of the Court module for FREE until Sept. 1 at 10am PT.

There has never been a better time to try Darkest Dungeon II!

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