Is there going to be a Darkwood 2?
Featuring an entirely new story and new characters, the unfolding events of Darkwood 2 stand on their own, and can be equally enjoyed regardless of whether you’ve played the first game in the series. Announced during ID@XBOX Fall 2025 showcase, Darkwood 2 is being developed by the masterminds behind the Pathologic series, Ice-Pick Lodge, in consultation with the original Darkwood developers Acid Wizard.Featuring an entirely new story and new characters, the unfolding events of Darkwood 2 stand on their own, and can be equally enjoyed regardless of whether you’ve played the first game in the series.In a genre full of cheap thrills and tired tropes, ‘Darkwood’ goes above and beyond to create a truly terrifying experience.
Where does Darkwood 2 take place?
Darkwood 2 takes place a few years after the first game, in a haunting Aral Sea setting during the post-Soviet 1990s. The strange anomaly has spread, turning deserts, marshes, and waterways into dangerous zones. You’ll need to scavenge for supplies, craft tools, and fight off terrifying creatures. Announced during ID@XBOX Fall 2025 showcase, Darkwood 2 is being developed by the masterminds behind the Pathologic series, Ice-Pick Lodge, in consultation with the original Darkwood developers Acid Wizard.
How many endings does Darkwood have?
For the detailed fate of the characters, see Endings/Transcript. In Darkwood, players can get two major endings, which only depend on their actions during the Epilogue. The game features two different main endings, with each character’s subplot being defined by other, smaller actions as well as which of these endings the player has achieved.