Darkest Dungeon is getting its first dollop of DLC in several years, as the gloomy old RPG celebrates its 10th birthday
The original Darkest Dungeon RPG returns to the spotlight with the announcement of its first new expansion in years, titled The Fire’s Edge.
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Darkest Dungeon is releasing a new DLC, The Fire’s Edge, to coincide with the title's 10th anniversary. This marks the first major update for the turn-based role-playing game in six years.
Coverage from outlets including Polygon, Kotaku, Eurogamer, and ComicBook.com highlights the addition of two new characters to the game. Reports confirm the update is scheduled for release on August 19, 2026.
Players are currently tracking the upcoming launch date. Future reporting will focus on the full scope of gameplay additions included in The Fire’s Edge expansion.
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Coverage (9)
- Runaway and Duelist Join the Fray: Darkest Dungeon Receives 'Fire's Edge' DLC After Six Years 게임메카 · 46d ago
- Iconic Turn-Based RPG Darkest Dungeon Adds New Characters & More With First DLC In 6 Years ComicBook.com · 46d ago
- Darkest Dungeon gets two new characters in upcoming The Fire’s Edge DLC checkpointgaming.net · 46d ago
- Darkest Dungeon Is Getting Its First DLC In Six Years Kotaku · 46d ago
- 'Darkest Dungeon' Returns After six Years: New DLC 'Fire's Edge' Launches August 19 Inven Global · 46d ago
- After 6 years, Darkest Dungeon will get a new expansion ixbt.games · 46d ago
- Darkest Dungeon announces “Fire’s Edge” update, first new DLC since 2020 Nintendo Everything · 46d ago
- The original Darkest Dungeon is getting new DLC, 10 years after its release Polygon.com · 46d ago
- Darkest Dungeon is getting its first dollop of DLC in several years, as the gloomy old RPG celebrates its 10th birthday Eurogamer.net · 46d ago
Questions people are asking
What is the name of the new DLC?
The new content is titled The Fire’s Edge.
When will The Fire’s Edge be released?
The DLC is scheduled to launch on August 19, 2026.
What does the update add to the game?
Coverage confirms the inclusion of two new characters.
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