The developer has announced with a press release that Darkest Dungeon 2’s new mode Kingdoms and its Inhuman Bondage DLC will both be released on January 27. As previously confirmed, the former will be free for all players, while the latter is paid DLC.

Specifically, Kingdoms is described as a standalone, parallel game experience to the Confessions mode, and is kicking off with the first of three themed adventure modules, titled Hunger of the Beast Clan. Meanwhile, the Inhuman Bondage DLC also brings a host of new content, including a new mini-region and playable hero.

Darkest Dungeon 2 is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Kingdoms and Inhuman Bondage will both be available on PC only upon their launch in January, with console releases coming later.

Each module focuses on a different threat, the first introducing the Beastmen for players to deal with as they defend the realm and upgrade Inns. However, launching alongside this is a new paid DLC, Inhuman Bondage. It brings a new bonus region comparable in size to The Sluice – the Catacombs – with new enemies (described as “corrosive” and “oozing”) and items.

Available for use in Kingdoms and the base game, this region promises “high risk and high reward”, but also delivers a brand-new hero. Their identity is unknown, but they sport “unique” mechanics alongside Trinkets, palettes, weapon kits, and an origin story. Stay tuned for more details in the coming months.

Darkest Dungeon 2 is available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Check out our review of the launch version here.