Summary
- The final Remnant 2 DLC, The Dark Horizon, releases on September 24, offering new content and a free update.
- Players can explore the eerie world of N'Erud, face new challenges, and discover a new archetype called "The Warden."
- A free update also introduces a Boss Rush mode with three difficulty levels, allowing players to earn rare rewards.
Gunfire Games has confirmed the release of the third and final Remnant 2 DLC called The Dark Horizon, which will be available on September 24. This Remnant 2 expansion will bring a bunch of new content, along with a major free update on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Remnant 2 builds on the souls-like and looter-shooter mechanics from the first game, Remnant: From the Ashes. Remnant 2 players can explore worlds that are randomly generated and torn apart by an alien force called the Root. There are several unique archetypes to choose from, like the Gunslinger, Handler, and Medic. The game also introduced a dual-archetype system, adding more strategic depth. After more than a year since its release, the developer is ready to launch the final expansion for the game.
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The Dark Horizon releases on September 24 and will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for $9.99. Additionally, players who own the Ultimate Edition of Remnant 2 will gain access to The Dark Horizon at no additional cost. In the new expansion, players will return to Remnant 2’s N’Erud, a mysterious world frozen in time. This spooky place has huge alien farmlands that are now managed by robots because the original inhabitants are long gone. As players explore the ruins of N’Erud, they'll find hidden secrets and face off against rogue AI and robot enemies along the way.
What's the Release Date for the Remnant 2 DLC The Dark Horizon?
- September 24, 2024
The new expansion also introduces a fresh storyline, new dungeons, and unique challenges, including a glider traversal system. Players will discover new gear, encounter surprising allies, and unlock a new addition to the existing Remnant 2 archetypes called "The Warden," all while confronting a massive, mysterious entity that looms over N’Erud. Along with The Dark Horizon release, Gunfire Games is also launching a major free update that adds a Boss Rush mode. This mode is ideal for players who want to dive into challenging battles, allowing them to fight waves of bosses alone or with friends in multiplayer.
In Boss Rush mode, players will be able to choose between three different difficulty levels: Triple Threat (where they fight three bosses), Trial by Fire (a seven-boss run), and The Gauntlet (a tough challenge with 19 bosses). As players progress, they'll earn buffs and bonuses to help them survive while facing tough enemies, including Aberrations, with the chance to earn rare rewards like powerful weapons.
Following Remnant 2: The Forgotten Kingdom, The Dark Horizon is the third DLC for the game. With its release and the new Boss Rush mode, September 24 is shaping up to be a big day for Remnant 2 players. Whether they're delving into the eerie world of N’Erud or tackling bosses in the intense new mode, the final DLC is set to offer a challenging experience for Remnant fans.
Remnant 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 86%
- Released
- July 25, 2023
- ESRB
- M for Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Gunfire Games
- Publisher(s)
- Gearbox Publishing
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Number of Players
- 1-3
WHERE TO PLAY
REMNANT II® is the sequel to the best-selling game REMNANT: FROM THE ASHES that pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself. To succeed, players will need to rely on their own skills and those of their team to overcome the toughest challenges and to stave off humanity’s extinction.
Intense Remnant Combat Experience: A mix of methodical and frenetic ranged/melee combat returns with cunning enemies and large scale boss battles. Choose specific gear and weapons to optimize for the different biomes and battles ahead. Bosses will bring high-level players to team up to overcome the challenge and try to obtain the biggest rewards
New Worlds to Explore: Players can travel alone or with friends as a team through strange new worlds and beyond, overrun by mythical creatures and deadly foes while trying to stay alive. There are multiple worlds to explore with different types of creatures, weapons, and items. Utilize and upgrade discovered items to take on tougher challenges
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Soulslike, Third-Person Shooter
- How Long To Beat
- 20 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 65 GB (January 2024)
