This week, developer Purple Hook Studios introduced that ‘Darkest Dungeon II’ on consoles will see the sport’s first DLC “Inhuman Bondage” launch alongside a brand-new free recreation mode “Kingdoms” on the seventeenth of April.
Kingdoms is a free replace introducing a completely new recreation mode to Darkest Dungeon II, that includes three themed journey modules that supply a reimagined recreation construction parallel to the Confessions mode, the place gamers should defend the realm from new enemy factions.
The Inhuman Bondage DLC for Darkest Dungeon II introduces The Catacombs, a high-risk mini-region with new enemies and objects, plus the fan-favorite Abomination, returning with distinctive mechanics, trinkets, weapon kits, and a totally voiced origin story.
Have a gander beneath for extra particulars on the Kingdoms recreation mode replace to Darkest Dungeon II in addition to the Inhuman Bondage paid DLC, yoinked straight from the sport’s Steam group web page. Be aware that the second module, Secrets and techniques of the Coven”, launched on PC and Mac earlier this week—consoles will comply with someday after.
Darkest Dungeon II is out there on PC and Mac by way of Steam/Epic Video games Retailer/GOG, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, Nintendo Swap and Xbox Sequence consoles.

Darkest Dungeon II – Kingdoms
“This squalid Kingdom, these corrupted lands. They’re yours now, and you might be certain to them.”
KINGDOMS
Kingdoms is the fruits of a year-long effort to deliver a completely new, stand-alone recreation mode to Darkest Dungeon II. Moreover, we’re excited to additionally launch the Inhuman Bondage DLC concurrently!
A full description of Kingdoms is past the scope of those notes, however just a few key factors are essential to notice:
- Kingdoms is an all new recreation mode that’s performed independently of the usual Confessions mode. Remember that merchandise unlocks, Hero talent entry/upgrades, Inn performance, are all reset in a Kingdoms marketing campaign, and are accessed in new methods as you play. Your Confession progress is solely unaffected.
- Kingdoms and Confessions progress are largely unbiased, with only some exceptions:
- Stagecoach skins should be unlocked in Confessions mode earlier than utilizing them in Kingdoms.
- Hero palettes and weapon kits should be unlocked in Confessions/Altar of Hope earlier than utilizing them in Kingdoms.
- The Abomination (included in Inhuman Bondage DLC) will seem in Kingdoms solely after his Shrines of Reflection have been accomplished in Confessions.
Thanks to our testers!
As with earlier massive releases, we relied closely on a number of teams of volunteers who made themselves accessible to check this replace. Your dedication to Darkest Dungeon is humbling to us, and your voluminous suggestions and willingness to endure hardships have straight aided us in shaping Kingdoms.

INHUMAN BONDAGE
“Historical sepulchers oozing with the gelatinous night-soil of a thousand corpses.”
Plunge your stagecoach into the long-forgotten Catacombs beneath the Kingdom and face a corrosive, oozing risk!
Options:
- New mini area – The Catacombs, a excessive threat, excessive reward area playable on each Confessions and Kingdoms recreation modes
- New slime-sodden enemy faction distinctive to the Catacombs
- New playable hero: The Abomination
- The Abomination comes full with distinctive trinkets, signature objects, and a totally voiced backstory together with playable flashback encounters
This DLC introduces a brand new Sluice-sized bonus area to Darkest Dungeon II, together with a contemporary faction of enemies. Battle by way of these putrescent piles of slime to acquire distinctive fight objects and trinkets to change your heroes and acquire the higher hand. Serving to you to discover the Catacombs uncharted areas is The Abomination.
Unleash the beast inside! The Abomination makes his return to the Darkest Dungeon collection. This reclusive alchemist comes with a singular battle mechanic, permitting him to rework right into a fearsome monstrosity – on the threat of spiraling stress!