Tactical RPG Dark Deity 2 Brings the Battle to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

Xbox and PlayStation fans of tactical RPGs will have reason to celebrate this week. Dark Deity 2 from developer Sword & Axe LLC made its way onto Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 yesterday, November 7th.

Dark Deity 2 is the sequel to the 2021 indie gem, Dark Deity. The series draws heavy influences from Gameboy Advance-era Fire Emblem games. Since launching on PC and Nintendo Switch, Dark Deity 2 has captivated players with its retro pixel art, fully voiced narrative, and deep tactical systems. 

Set 25 years after the original, the sequel reenters the war-torn land of Verroa, which once experienced peace under the Eternal Order. However, a new empire has emerged, vying to claim its legacy. Players can take charge of Gwyn and Riordian, descendants of the first game’s heroes. Together, they must gather a diverse cast of twenty warriors to combat an impending invasion. A trailer for the upcoming release can be viewed below.

Key Features

• 30 story-driven campaign chapters
• Branching narrative paths
• Deep strategic combat
• Full voice-acting 
• A plethory of customization options
• 45 classes to choose from

The game currently holds a Very Positive rating on Steam. RPGFan’s own Audra Bowling reviewed the PC version upon release and gave it a glowing 91/100 score. 

With these additional platforms, Dark Deity 2 is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch.

Dark Deity 2 Screenshots