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Darksiders

by Vigil Games · published by THQ

Released January 5, 2010 on PC, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

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About Darksiders

Apocalyptic power of War: Unleash the wrath of War, combining brutal attacks and supernatural abilities to decimate all who stand in your way. Epic quest: Battle across the wastelands and demon-infested dungeons of the decimated Earth in your quest for vengeance and redemption. Character progression: Uncover powerful ancient relics, upgrade your weapons, unlock new abilities, and customize your gameplay style. Battle Heaven and Hell: Battle against all who stand in your way—from war-weary angelic forces to Hell's hideous demon hordes.

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the ensuing slaughter, demonic forces defeated the Heavenly Hosts and laid claim to the Earth. Brought before the sacred Charred Council, War is indicted for his crimes and stripped of his powers. Dishonored and facing his own demise, War is given the opportunity to find redemption by returning to Earth to search for the truth—and to punish those responsible. Hunted by vengeful Angels, War must forge uneasy alliances with the very demons he hunts as he journeys across the ravaged remains of Earth on his quest for vindication.

Release dates by platform

PlayStation 3NAJanuary 5, 2010 · Out now
Xbox 360NAJanuary 5, 2010 · Out now
PlayStation 3EUJanuary 8, 2010 · Out now
Xbox 360EUJanuary 8, 2010 · Out now
PlayStation 3JPMarch 18, 2010 · Out now
Xbox 360JPMarch 18, 2010 · Out now
PCSeptember 23, 2010 · Out now
LinuxSeptember 23, 2010 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score827 reviews
Steam reviewsVery Positive89% of 13K positive
Player score79460 ratings on IGDB

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OS *Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7, DirectX 9.0c
ProcessorAMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ 2.4Ghz or better, Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0Ghz Processor or better
Memory1GB XP, 2GB Vista / Windows 7
Hard Disk Space12GB
Video CardNVIDIA (GeForce 8800/GeForce GT220) 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better ( must support pixel shader 3 )

Recommended

OS *Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7, DirectX 9.0c
ProcessorAMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Dual Core 2.60Ghz, Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Dual Core 2.13Ghz
Memory2GB XP, 3GB Vista / Windows 7
Hard Disk Space12GB
Video CardNVIDIA (GeForce GTS 240) 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon HD3870 256MB graphics card or better ( must support pixel shader 3 )

Darksiders FAQ

When did Darksiders come out?

Darksiders was released on January 5, 2010 for PC, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Darksiders on PlayStation 5?

No. Darksiders has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Darksiders on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Darksiders has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Darksiders on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Darksiders has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Who is making Darksiders?

Darksiders is developed by Vigil Games and published by THQ.

Is Darksiders multiplayer?

No. Darksiders is single player only.

Is Darksiders good?

Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 89% of 12,952 reviews are positive. Critics average 82/100.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Darksiders?

The minimum GPU is NVIDIA (GeForce 8800/GeForce GT220) 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better (…. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Darksiders system requirements page.

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