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Darksiders III

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Genre: RPG/Action
Publisher: THQ Nordic
Developer: Gunfire Games
Release Date: Nov. 27, 2018

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'Darksiders III' (ALL) Gets Release Date, Special Editions

by Rainier on July 9, 2018 @ 4:53 a.m. PDT

Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-and-slash action-adventure where players assume the role of Fury in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins.

The most unpredictable and enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must succeed where many have failed - to bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth. Darksiders III is the long-anticipated, third chapter in the critically-acclaimed Darksiders franchise.

The company also announced that it is working with the team at Gunfire Games, which is largely comprised of the original creators of the Darksiders franchise, on development of the long and highly-anticipated project.

Not sure what is all going on on the Microsoft Store, but lately it has been a major source with regards to leaking release dates. Recently it jumped the gun with revealing dates for Shenmue I & II, and now it seems Darksiders III.

Darksiders III is scheduled to release worldwide on November 27, 2018 for PC, PS4 and the Xbox One.

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.

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.

To start you have the regular Standard Edition ($59.99), the Deluxe Edition ($79.99) which includes a special pre-order Bonus Armor skin and 2 paid DLCs that will be released post launch of Darksiders III.

The good stuff however starts with the Darksiders III - Blades & Whip Edition ($99.99) which includes Includes Darksiders III, a special Pre-Order Bonus Armor skin, 2 paid DLCs that will be released post launch of Darksiders III. Also includes Darksiders Warmastered Edition and Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition for the ultimate Darksiders experience.To boot, if you pre-order the Darksiders III - Blades & Whip Edition you get 24 hours early access and 10% discount (making the game available Nov. 25 in certain timezones).

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 (USD/EUR 149.99, GBP 129.99):

  • 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 (USD/EUR 399.99, GBP 349.99):
  • 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)

Key Features:

  • Play as FURY - a mage who must rely on her whip and magic to restore the balance between good and evil on Earth!
  • Harness FURY's magic to unleash her various forms - each granting her access to new weapons, moves and traversal abilities
  • Explore an open-ended, living, free-form game world in which FURY moves back and forth between environments to uncover secrets while advancing the story
  • Defeat the Seven Deadly Sins and their servants who range from mystical creatures to degenerated beings
  • Darksiders signature art style - expansive post-apocalyptic environments that take the player from the heights of heaven to the depths of hell, dilapidated by war and decay and overrun by nature

Darksiders III will be available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.


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