Gunfire Games, in collaboration with publisher THQ Nordic, has officially unveiled Darksiders 4, igniting excitement throughout the gaming community. The announcement, revealed during the 2025 THQ Nordic Digital Showcase, came with a striking teaser trailer and a promise: the latest entry will finally bring the long-awaited continuation of the original Darksiders storyline, a full fifteen years after the franchise’s legendary debut left fans on the edge of Armageddon.
The Ride of the Four Horsemen
Darksiders 4 returns to its mythic roots, picking up directly after the dramatic cliffhanger of the original game. The ending of Darksiders (2010) saw War, the original protagonist, confronting the prospect of facing the forces of Heaven, Hell, and the Council, as his fellow Horsemen—Death, Fury, and Strife—descended to stand by his side. The new game is poised to deliver the long-promised unity of the Four Horsemen, finally allowing fans to play each of these formidable Nephilim warriors.
Unlike previous entries, which spotlighted a single Horseman, Darksiders 4 thrusts all four into the foreground. Players will be able to select their Horseman of choice—each boasting unique weapons, supernatural abilities, and combat styles. War returns with his iconic Chaoseater sword, Death brings the agility and devastation of his twin scythes, Fury manipulates magic through her whip, and Strife unleashes havoc with dual revolvers. This approach not only revitalizes the franchise but also introduces a crucial twist: the ability to ride together in four-player cooperative gameplay. Whether playing solo or teaming up with friends online, gamers can experience the apocalypse from multiple perspectives, combining powers for unprecedented carnage and strategy.
Third-Person Action, Refined
Darksiders 4 marks a return to the franchise’s classic third-person hack-and-slash roots, moving away from the top-down experiment of Darksiders Genesis and re-embracing the fast-paced, cinematic, and visceral action that defined its legacy. Combat will blend melee, traversal, and supernatural powers, all set against a vivid, lore-rich post-apocalyptic world.
Gunfire Games, renowned for their work on previous Darksiders titles and the acclaimed Remnant: From the Ashes series, promise expansive worlds to explore—each environment filled with secrets, challenging enemies, complex puzzles, and imposing mythic bosses. This focus on exploration and puzzle-solving maintains the DNA of the franchise and ensures a rewarding experience for both series veterans and newcomers alike.
A New Chapter Begins
Though a specific release date remains unannounced, Darksiders 4 has been confirmed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, ensuring maximum accessibility for modern audiences. The excitement brewing across fan forums and social media is palpable, as the community eagerly awaits details on how the plot will evolve and how the interplay between the Horsemen will shape both narrative and gameplay.
The story is expected to explore the aftermath of the Endwar’s blame, political intrigue among celestial and demonic forces, and the fate of humanity caught in the crossfire. Gunfire Games and THQ Nordic have stated that this new chapter will push the series’ world narrative forward in major ways, making Darksiders 4 not only a long-overdue sequel but a fresh beginning for the franchise.
Conclusion
Fifteen years after the original game’s dramatic ending, Darksiders 4 stands as one of the most anticipated hack-and-slash action titles in recent memory. By uniting all Four Horsemen as playable characters and directly continuing the story that fans have waited over a decade to conclude, Gunfire Games has set the stage for an apocalypse like no other. With its promise of cinematic combat, deep world-building, and innovative co-op, Darksiders 4 is ready to ride once more, ushering in a new era of myth, magic, and mayhem.