Darksiders Warmastered Edition Surprises Gamers with New Update After Nine Years

Surprise, surprise! After almost a decade of silence, the Darksiders Warmastered Edition has received an unexpected update that’s sure to catch the attention of fans. This new patch not only introduces a cool photo mode but also adds support for motion aiming, alongside several bug fixes to enhance your gaming experience.

Now, you might be wondering why this update is happening out of the blue. Well, it coincides intriguingly with recent news from Embracer Group, which is undergoing a split and realigning its studios and franchises—Darksiders included. It’s a big reshuffle, and fans are left speculating if this could hint at new developments for the Darksiders franchise, especially since a new game in the series was teased for 2024.

But back to the update! The Warmastered Edition was launched for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, making it the first significant enhancement in quite a while. The new features include:

• Support for 64-bit CPUs and rendering powered by Vulkan graphics API (Vulkan 1.3 required)
• A nifty photo mode that you can access through the pause menu, allowing you to snap those perfect in-game moments
• Improved Steam Input support for a better controller experience
• Motion-aiming capabilities (just make sure to enable Steam Input and use a compatible controller)
• Fixes for the reticule on low texture settings and various controller glyph issues
• General bug fixes to polish things up

Darksiders has always held a special place in the hearts of gamers, scoring high praise for its engaging story and fantastic combat mechanics. The original game debuted back in 2010 and was well-received, boasting an 85% rating despite some control quirks and a camera system that could be a bit troublesome at times. Even now, it enjoys positive reviews on Steam with over 13,000 user ratings, 88% of which are favorable.

As for the latest update, feedback from the community has been largely positive. However, THQ Nordic is playing it safe by providing detailed instructions on how to report any bugs you might encounter. And if you’re not keen on the new features or your system can’t handle the 64-bit requirement, you can easily revert back to the older version through the Game Versions and Betas menu in your Steam properties.

So, whether you’re a seasoned warrior of Darksiders or a newcomer eager to dive into this epic adventure, there’s no better time than now to jump back into the action!