The 2025 Switch console exclusive is now available on PlayStation and Xbox

Dark Gods 2 It has reached the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, ending its brief period of Switch console exclusivity. With its arrival on the PlayStation and Xbox stores, the strategy RPG is now available on half a dozen digital storefronts.

Developed by San Francisco-based Swords and Axes, the first The Dark God The game launched as a PC exclusive in June 2021 before making its way to the Nintendo Switch in March of next year. It hasn't been ported to any other platform, it's a Switch console exclusive for today. Its sequel debuted in similar fashion, launching on PC in March 2025 and then hitting the eShop six months later. However, its Switch console exclusivity was short-lived, lasting just over two months.

Dark Gods 2 arrives on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S

Dark Gods 2 Published by indie.io was released on November 7 for Xbox Series X/S and PS5. The PlayStation and Xbox versions of the strategy RPG retail for $24.99, matching the price of their PC and Switch counterparts. In the case of occasional indie releases, PlayStation Plus members can purchase Dark Gods 2 At a slight discount, bringing the price down to $19.99, or 20% off. Launch offer is valid until December 5th at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 6pm CET. Meanwhile, the Xbox Series X/S port was given a flat 20% launch discount—available until November 20—with no strings attached.

Dark Gods 2 is likely to appeal to classic Fire Emblem fans

Dark Gods 2 Set 25 years after the events of its Kickstarter-funded predecessor, it raised more than $74,000 from nearly 2,400 backers in 2020, more than six times its crowdfunding goal. Mechanically, it still offers a long-running tactical RPG experience symbol of fire Franchise, pairs turn-based battles with dynamic unit recruitment paths and multiple team-building options. It also features a high-stakes story, 20 hero units, 45 branch classes with unique abilities, and a fantasy setting with a retro pixel art style.

The The Dark God The sequel's campaign is fully voice-acted, headlined by its cast Reload Personality 3 Actress Allegra Clarke, who voiced Atlas' critically acclaimed Mitsuru P3 Remake. The game emphasizes replayability through extensive customization options inspired by community-created randoms, which allow players to fine-tune everything from XP and gold gain multipliers to unit recruitment orders and various combat settings, among other elements.

Dark Gods 2 Store Version Comparison

However Dark Gods 2The arrival of Xbox and PlayStation Stores may indicate that its predecessor may eventually reach the consoles of Sony and Microsoft, neither Sword & Ax nor indie.io have provided any confirmation to that effect. The game's publisher said earlier Dark Gods 2 Designed as a “completely standalone adventure” that can be enjoyed without playing the original game.

systems

issued

March 24, 2025

developer(s)

Sword and rinse

Publisher(s)

indie.io, Smilegate

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