Fans of horror and survival have reasons to celebrate, as a sequel to Darkwood, the acclaimed game by Acid Wizard Studio released in 2017, has been announced. This new installment will be developed by Ice-Pick Lodge, known for their work on Pathologic, under the supervision of the original studio, Acid Wizard Studio. This change comes after Acid Wizard’s decision not to continue development internally due to difficulties in internal collaboration among its members.
We return to the post-Soviet sinister forests
Darkwood 2 promises to be a more intense experience, with significant improvements in sound effects and lighting, elements that were key to the disturbing atmosphere of the original title. In addition, the sequel will include new creatures that will threaten the player and even more challenging scenarios, expanding the Darkwood universe to scorched deserts and dying seas, where exploration will be paramount.
The game will maintain its focus on survival, where players must gather resources and craft weapons during the day to protect themselves at night in a hostile environment, all without mission indicators to guide their path. Like its predecessor, Darkwood 2 could play with the minds of users, creating situations of tension and terror that will test them, raising philosophical questions about humanity in a decaying world.
Although a release date has not yet been announced, interested parties can add Darkwood 2 to their wishlist on Steam. Gustaw Stachaszewski, co-founder of Acid Wizard Studio, expressed that while handing over the development was a difficult decision, they trust that Ice-Pick Lodge will be able to deliver a worthy continuation of their original work. With the promise of a delivery that promises new challenges and a terrifying atmosphere, fans of the game will be eager for more news in the future.
