Dark Deity 2 has a release date! I have heard amazing things about the demo for the sequel, and eagerly anticipating the final thing. This looks like the perfect indie game to play if you love the Fire Emblem games. Read more in the press release below. - Janette

[San Franciso] February 26, 2025 — Dark Deity 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the indie smash-hit Dark Deity, officially announces its release date. Developed by Sword and Axe LLC and published by independent publishing platform indie.io, this turn-based tactical RPG is set to launch on PC via Steam on March 24, 2025. Dropping amidst the excitement of Steam Next Fest, this announcement marks a pivotal milestone for fans following the release of a playable demo featuring the first four chapters—a thrilling preview that showcases a world where every strategic decision forges players' legacies. 

Set 25 years after its predecessor, Dark Deity 2 reawakens the storied realm of Verroa. Once rebuilt by Irving and the Eternal Order, Verroa now faces a dire new threat as the neighboring Holy Asverellian Empire seeks to conquer the land. All that stands in the empire's way are the resilient Order, twenty scrappy heroes-to-be, and the critical decisions made by players. 

In this classic turn-based tactical RPG—crafted by a team of devoted genre fans—players command the Eternal Delegation, the descendants of Irving. While fans of Dark Deity will uncover deeper layers of Verroa's history, Dark Deity 2 is designed as a fully standalone adventure, ensuring newcomers can jump in without prior knowledge and still experience a rich, immersive narrative. With dynamic world-building and player-driven storytelling, every decision shapes alliances, battle strategies, and the fate of Verroa itself.

At the heart of Dark Deity 2 is its turn-based tactical combat, where every decision shapes the battlefield and the fate of Verroa. Leading the charge are Gwyn and Riordian, who must navigate treacherous alliances and weave a web of relationships to turn the tide of war. Under their leadership, players command 20 legendary heroes across 45 branching classes, each with unique abilities, passive effects, and tactical roles. From cosmic sorcerers to crocodile-summoning game wardens, bloodied cultists to noble knights, and everything in between, players have endless opportunities to experiment with hybrid builds, skills, and gear—completely transforming how units perform in battle.

 Beyond combat, Dark Deity 2 offers deep gameplay customization, allowing players to tailor their adventure through a dynamic campaign customization system inspired by popular community randomizers. Players can adjust recruitment orders, fine-tune difficulty settings, and tweak stats like XP, gold, and aptitude growth to craft a challenge perfectly suited to their playstyle. Every playthrough delivers a fresh tactical twist—not just in how battles unfold, but in how the story evolves based on which heroes are recruited, how they develop, and the choices made along the way. With personalized progression and near-limitless replayability, no two campaigns will ever play the same.

Building on the remarkable legacy of Dark Deity—which captivated over 6 million players since its 2021 debut—Dark Deity 2 pushes the boundaries of strategic gameplay and narrative depth. Featuring 30 chapters of fully voiced story content, the game immerses players in a rich, dynamic world where tactical decisions can alter the fate of an entire empire.

"Dark Deity 2 was the natural next step for us after learning the ropes with our first attempt at making a game in Dark Deity," said Game Director Charles "Chip" Moore. "We've always felt strongly about crafting an experience that every player gets to make their own- whether that be through the narrative choices they make or the nearly endless gameplay customization. Taking the same building blocks that we aimed for with Dark Deity - player agency, fantastical class, and character designs, and a classic fantasy story - we rebuilt Dark Deity 2 from the ground up to be the game we've always wanted to play" 

Dark Deity 2 and its thrilling demo are lighting up Steam Next Fest—an unmissable chance for fans to test their tactical mettle in the first four chapters, where critical route-splitting decisions set the stage for epic battles. While the live demo offers a taste of the conflict, the full battle for Verroa will commence on March 24, 2025—players can prepare their strategy, rally their heroes, and forge their legacy on Steam.

For the latest updates, behind-the-scenes peeks, and epic lore, visit the official website and follow the developers on, X/Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Join the conversation on Discord, and get ready to command destiny by wishlisting and following Dark Deity 2 on Steam.