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Darkest Dungeon—the original—is getting surprise DLC in August
Darkest Dungeon, the original 2016 gothic roguelike role-playing game from developer Red Hook Studios, is set to receive a surprise piece of downloadable content in August. The announcement comes as an unexpected addition to a game that had largely been considered complete, with the developer's more recent efforts focused on its sequel, Darkest Dungeon II.
The specific contents and scope of the new DLC have not been detailed beyond confirmation of an August release window. The news will likely please the game's long-standing community, who have continued to play the original title's punishing dungeon-crawling and party-management gameplay years after its initial launch.
In short
- Darkest Dungeon (2016) is getting new DLC in August
- The addition is a surprise, unannounced beforehand
- Full details of the DLC's content remain unconfirmed
Explained simply
Darkest Dungeon is a gothic-themed video game from 2016 in which players assemble and lead teams of adventurers through perilous dungeons filled with monsters and hazards. The game is known for its brutal difficulty, where characters can die permanently, and for its distinctive dark visual style that matches its bleak storytelling.
The game was developed by Red Hook Studios, a Canadian video game company. Following the original's release, the studio created a sequel, Darkest Dungeon II, which has been the company's primary focus in recent years.
The original game established a dedicated player community that continues to play it long after its initial launch. As the developer's attention shifted towards the sequel and other projects, the first game was generally considered complete and finished.