Developer(s)	Vigil Games
Publisher(s)	THQ
Designer(s)	Haydn Dalton (lead designer) Joe Madureira (creative director) David Adams (Lead Developer)
Platform(s)	PC, Xbox360, PS3, Wii U [1]
Release date(s)	NA:August 14 2012 EU:August 21 2012 [2]
Genre(s)	Action-adventure
Mode(s)	Single-player
Rating(s)	ESRB: M
Other	Online Steam account
[Source]

Darksiders II is a video game by Vigil Games and published by THQ, it's a sequel to Darksiders.

Contents 1 Plot 2 Preorder Bonuses 3 Development 4 Gameplay 5 Collector's Edition 6 External links 7 Screenshots 8 Video gallery 9 References

Plot

“

Awakened by the End of Days, Death, the most feared of the legendary Four Horsemen, embarks upon a quest to restore mankind, and redeem his brother’s name. Along the way, the Horseman discovers that there are far worse things than an earthly Apocalypse, and that an ancient grudge may threaten all of Creation... – Official plot description [3]

”

Darksiders II takes place during the 100 year imprisonment of War following the Darksiders 1 prologue,, except this time around, players take control of Death instead of War. The game take place within the Underworld, as opposed to Earth. Several familiar characters will appear, such as Samael, Uriel, and Vulgrim, along with a large amount of brand new characters.

Darksiders II starts at the same point in time of Darksiders, but Darksiders II extends beyond the conclusion of the first Darksiders. After War is convicted and sent to purgatory for 100 years before being sent back to Earth by The Charred Council, they inform the other three Horseman of his fate. After hearing of his brothers fate, Death believes that his brother has been setup and is a victim of a conspiracy. Death knows that War is the most honorable and incorruptible of the group and would have not started the Apocalypse early. Death then sets out on an adventure to prove his brother's innocence. Along his quest, he travels to the Nether Realms, a place between Heaven and Hell, to call in favors from powerful beings that rule the realm.

Preorder Bonuses

THQ has revealed several preorder bonuses:

Users who pre-order through GAME and Gamestation in the UK and GameStop in the US will receive the 'Death Rides' pack. The pack features over two hours of exclusive side-quests where players can explore more of the Maker's Realm and Dead Plains areas.

Amazon pre-orders in both the UK and US will receive the 'Deadly Despair' pack, which allows players to cross the game's world faster with a speed boost for Death's horse Despair.

Best Buy in the US and HMV will offer the 'Angel of Death' pack for players who pre-order. The pack includes armor and weapons for Death in an angel-inspired design, as well as a purple visual trail following Death's crow.

shop.THQ.com pre-orders will get a season pass to get two additional DLCs for free, as well as the Maker's armor and scythe set. This appears to be only for the PC version.

All pre-orders include the first DLC pack Argul's Tomb (available after launch) that includes extra game content, such as a new dungeon to explore.

For further information, please use the following link and look at the fourth post: Darksiders II Pre-order Bonuses

Development

THQ creative director Luis Gigliotti revealed in an interview with GameAxis that Darksiders will be a franchise and that THQ is contemplating a sequel. The sequel may include a multiplayer component, as the other three horsemen will join War in the sequel or someone entirely new.

Joystiq has stated that a Darksiders sequel was planned for the fiscal year of 2012.

An article on the Official Xbox Magazine website confirms that Darksiders II was expected to be released in 2012. It was announced at E3 2011 that Darksiders II would be a launch title for the upcoming Wii U.
At the San Diego Comic Con, it was revealed that Michael Wincott of The Crow (film) fame will be providing the voice of Death. Also it was confirmed at Comic Con that Darksiders 2 will be released in June 2012, The release was confirmed as June 26th 2012. However Vigil games has delayed the game until August 14th to "polish the game more, and make it the best game they can".

It was confirmed that Darksiders 2 will not have multiplayer because of technical problems and they had not developed each horseman's character individuality.

On June 19, 2012, James Cosmo was revealed to be the voice of Death's guide in the game.

Gameplay

Darksiders 2 will feature a loot system, where Death will be able to pick up the armor and weapons that enemies drop when killed. The loot will also be leveled, so it is possible to pick up items that cannot be used until you have gained more experience points. There will also be primary and secondary weapons to use that can be switched between on the fly. Weapons will either be "light" or "heavy", with separate attacks for each weight.

Collector's Edition

THQ has confirmed a collector's edition which will include:

• Replica Life sized Death Mask
• Original Soundtrack
• Hardcover Art book
• Shadow of Death Armor and Scythe set.

External links

• Official site.
• Official Youtube channel.

Screenshots

Video gallery

<videogallery id="0"> File:Darksiders II (VG) (2012) - Know Death trailer Video:Darksiders_II_Death_Eternal_-_Official Video:Death Rises - Darksiders II Behind the Mask (PC, PS3, Wii U, Xbox 360) Video:Darksiders_II_Behind_the_Mask_Death_Rises_-_Official Video:Darksiders II Death Lives Teaser Trailer - Official Video:Darksiders II Announce Trailer Extended Edition - Official File:Wii U - Darksiders II Death Lives Developer Interview File:Darksiders 2 E3 Trailer File:Darksiders II (VG) (2012) - 60 Sec trailer File:Darksiders II (VG) (2012) - Protagonist BTS featurette File:Darksiders II (VG) (2012) - Death Strikes 2 trailer </videogallery>

References

1. ↑ According to Jay Fitzloff as seen on this video.
2. ↑ http://www.darksiders.com/blog-post/darksiders-ii-release-date
3. ↑ Taken from THQ Store site; retrieved on 24.01.2012