Darksiders 4 Confirmed: All Four Horsemen Ride Again! (Finally!)
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Darksiders 4 is officially confirmed as a direct sequel to the original, letting players control all four Horsemen in a proper continuation of the apocalyptic saga, but don't hold your breath for a release date just yet! It sounds like it will be an incredible, fun romp, when we finally get it.
Right then, listen up, because this is news Darksiders fans have been practically summoning for years. Game Rant just dropped the bomb: *Darksiders 4* is officially happening, and not just some side story or prequel malarkey – we're talking a proper sequel. That's right, THQ Nordic finally heard our prayers (or maybe just saw the money signs, who knows?).
Now, before you get too excited and start polishing your War cosplay, let's manage expectations. The reveal was... shall we say, *minimal*. A teaser trailer that's more mood than meat, rehashing the end of the original Darksiders. Remember that bit where War, facing down an army alone, gets backup from Death, Fury, and Strife? Yep, that's the money shot. Still gives you the chills, doesn't it? But it doesn’t exactly show any new gameplay.
But here's the kicker – the Steam page (bless its revealing soul) actually gives us some proper details. *Darksiders 4* picks up where the first game left off (obviously), and we'll be swapping between all four Horsemen. Each with their unique weapons and fighting styles, which is what we all wanted, right? Think fast-paced action, supernatural abilities, and the usual Darksiders puzzle shenanigans. The Steam page even hints at online co-op. Could we be looking at a four-player apocalypse? Bloody hope so!
It's been, what, 15 years since the original *Darksiders*? We've had *Darksiders 2*, *Darksiders 3*, and *Darksiders Genesis* in the meantime, which were all well and good (especially if you're a Death fan, *amirite*?), but none of them scratched that 'what happens next?' itch. They were more like side quests in the grand scheme of the apocalypse.
So, what does this all mean? Well, first off, THQ Nordic is clearly aware that they're sitting on a beloved franchise with some seriously dedicated fans. Secondly, they're finally giving us what we've been begging for. But (and there's always a 'but,' isn't there?), don't expect to be riding into the apocalypse anytime soon. There's no release date in sight. In fact, the lack of gameplay footage suggests development is still pretty early. I reckon we’re looking at 2026 or even 2027. Bit of a wait, I know. But hey, good things come to those who wait… especially when those good things involve wielding massive swords and unleashing apocalyptic powers.
Personally, I'm most excited to see how they balance four completely different playstyles. Will Fury still feel like War-lite? Will Strife finally get the respect he deserves? And how will Death's Reaper form translate to a next-gen sequel? So many questions!
So, while the details are scarce, the confirmation is enough to get the hype train rolling. Just try not to derail it before we even get a glimpse of gameplay, eh? This is gonna be wild, mate. Absolutely bloody wild. And I, for one, can't wait. This news originally broke over at Game Rant.
Tags: Darksiders 4, THQ Nordic, Action Adventure, Sequel, Four Horsemen
Original article: Game Rant