Darksiders III launches November 27

Game2k
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 | 6:49 PM
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THQ Nordic revlead earlier today that Darksiders III will launch worldwide on November 27th. With a definitive date comes a slew of pre-order bonuses and special editions that you can discover inside.
Update: new gameplay trailer added.

THQ Nordic Announces Darksiders® III to Release Worldwide
On November 27, 2018
Pre-Order Now for Special Discounts and Early Access to Exclusive Content and Celebrate Darksiders with The “Collector’s” and “Apocalypse” Editions

Karlstad, Sweden and Vienna, Austria, July 9, 2018 – THQ Nordic today announced that hack-n-slash action-adventure Darksiders® III, currently in development at Gunfire Games, is scheduled to release worldwide on November 27, 2018 for PC, PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox® One family of devices, including the Xbox One X.

THQ Nordic has also launched a comprehensive pre-order campaign for Darksiders III, designed to reward a fanbase whose patience and loyalty is second to none.

Players who pre-order Darksiders III at participating retailers will receive the GAME plus the FURY Exclusive Armor DLC – a completely original skin for FURY’s base armor that will set her apart and always be visible during gameplay. FURY Exclusive Armor DLC will be available on launch day, November 27.

Meet FLAME FURY Here: http://www.ign.com/videos/2018/07/09/darksiders-3-...

Players who pre-order Darksiders III from PlayStation™ Store or Microsoft Store will have their choice of THREE distinct pre-order opportunities featuring exclusive in-game content, special discounts and 24-hour early access to Darksiders III. The specifics of each of these THREE pre-order opportunities are detailed here: https://darksiders.com/order-here/

THQ Nordic has also created two, limited edition SKUs that celebrate all things Darksiders in every way. Darksiders mega-fans have their choice of the Collector’s – or – Apocalypse Edition:

Darksiders III Collector's Edition:

• Premium Box
• Fury Figurine about 29cm - 11" high
• Original Steelbook
• Artbook
• Soundtrack
• Darksiders III Game
• Exclusive Armor DLC; completely original skin replacing Fury’s base armor set (purely aesthetic, no gameplay impact

Darksiders III Apocalypse Edition:

• Premium Box ~117cm - 46"
• Wall Scroll - Fabric print with hanger 77 x 100 - 30" x 40"
• 4 Figurines: Fury (~29cm 11” high), Vulgrim, War, Death (each about 25cm 10"high)
• Heavy weight amulet 5cm - 2" with necklace
• Original Steelbook
• Artbook
• Soundtrack
• Darksiders III Game
• Exclusive Armor DLC; completely original skin replacing Fury’s base armor set (purely aesthetic, no gameplay impact)

Flame Fury Artwork

Commented on 2018-07-09 23:57:42

I feel like THQ Nordic is sending Darksiders 3 out to die. Almost no marketing, only 1 gameplay video that looked really bad, no presence at E3 2018 nor any new gameplay video, and now they're asking for pre-orders of a game of which almost nothing has been shown. Hard to feel confident this will turn out any good if even the publisher doesn't have confidence in it.

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Maryokutai

Commented on 2018-07-10 09:28:16 In reply to Sdarts

It's not a triple-A Überhype game though. If they start their marketing a couple months before release and try to get people to pick it up more or less spontaniously then I think it could work out. There aren't many classic fantasy action-adventures anymore. I for one will definitely buy it.

KORNdog

Commented on 2018-07-10 12:02:27 In reply to Sdarts

Posted by Sdarts

THQ seem to know what they're doing with these franchises. they seem to go for the "release quick remaster > gauge interest > release sequel with a fitting budget" and then move onto the next thing. seems to be working out for them so far. this won't have the budget or be looking for the sales of god of war so i'm sure it'll do ok.

jmd749

Commented on 2018-07-10 18:13:19

On my birthday no less, i should get a free copy. :)

Commented on 2018-07-10 18:26:51

I understand it's not a AAA game or on the level of God of War (2018). But from everything showed in the first - and only - gameplay video, it seems to be even less ambitious and solid than the first 2 games.

I get THQ Nordic's strategy, though I hate not knowing much of a game mere months away. Specially when I've seen a lot more of many games 2-3 years from release, which is also bad, but at least you know what those games are.

I say this as I'm in the minority that actually enjoyed the Darksiders games - Darksiders 1 more than Darksiders 2, because the loot system in Darksiders 2 was very bloated and overwhelming. I remember having to manage all the loot I got every 10-20 minutes, which gets annoying in a 40 hours game.

Still, I hope Darksiders 3 is a very good game and that it sells very well, I actually want to see a Darksiders 4 and hopefully a Darksiders 5 in the future. Which if Darksiders 3 fails both critically and commercially, I don't believe anyone will bother with the franchise anymore.

I get THQ Nordic's strategy, though I hate not knowing much of a game mere months away. Specially when I've seen a lot more of many games 2-3 years from release, which is also bad, but at least you know what those games are.

I say this as I'm in the minority that actually enjoyed the Darksiders games - Darksiders 1 more than Darksiders 2, because the loot system in Darksiders 2 was very bloated and overwhelming. I remember having to manage all the loot I got every 10-20 minutes, which gets annoying in a 40 hours game.

Still, I hope Darksiders 3 is a very good game and that it sells very well, I actually want to see a Darksiders 4 and hopefully a Darksiders 5 in the future. Which if Darksiders 3 fails both critically and commercially, I don't believe anyone will bother with the franchise anymore.

agni_rzm

Commented on 2018-07-10 19:14:18 In reply to jmd749

Posted by jmd749

same here!

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Commented on 2018-07-11 01:02:55

Posted by droezelke

I'm not sure they'll do ok with this game. I didn't even remember that it was once anounced. And think most people don't remember that this game was still in development.

That’s what marketing is for. They have 5 months to remind people.