"Darkest Dungeon 2 Introduces Free Turn-Based Strategy Game Mode 'Kingdoms' in 2024"

Red Hook's upcoming free Kingdoms update for Darkest Dungeon 2 transforms the game into a turn-based strategy boardgame, where players defend a world map against eldritch creatures. The update remixes elements from the original Darkest Dungeon, incorporating persistence and an overworld, while maintaining the gruelling nature of the main game. Players must strategically manage a roster of heroes, customize their party at inns, and embark on quests to fend off assaults and track down bosses. The update will also introduce new enemy factions and a more straightforward DLC featuring a new faction and biome.