The Creators on the Divisive Making of Darkest Dungeon II
ThatGuyGlen
Jun 29, 2026 14:00
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In this episode of Game Dev 1-On-1, a Game Dev Podcast, Chris Bourassa and Tyler Sigman join me to talk about following up the huge success of the original Darkest Dungeon, how Red Hook Studios changed as the team expanded, and what it was like making a sequel that deliberately took the series in a very different direction.
We focus mainly on the development of Darkest Dungeon II, including why Red Hook chose not to make Darkest Dungeon 1.5, how the team approached the road trip structure, the shift toward a more run-based roguelike experience, and the challenge of preserving the identity of Darkest Dungeon while changing so much about its format. We also talk about combat design, the token system, hero backstories, the move from 2D to 3D, Early Access feedback, the divided reaction from players, and what the sequel taught them about creative risk, community expectations, and running a growing studio.
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