A Statement from the Red Hook Founders When we founded Red Hook, our goal was to support ourselves while making a game of our own dreams. Simple to describe, but not easy. We knew the difficulty, of course, because we had previously worked on other projects at other companies. We had seen our share of canceled games, failed games, or games that were good but couldn’t find a large audience. 10 years ago, on Jan 19th, 2016, Darkest Dungeon was “completed” and released as 1.0. It was immediately clear that we had bottled lightning. Back in the pre-release days, we didn’t dare to entertain the fantasy that our work would resonate to the extent it has, or find such a passionate and creative audience. But it did. As we reflect upon this 10 year run (11 if you include early access), the fullness of time has made us realize that connecting with you, the audience, proved to be one of the most fulfilling and thrilling parts of the entire dungeon crawl. Thanks to you and your perseverance, the game wasn’t just flash in the pan. This game about resilience showed its own resilience. A hardscrabble and mean game about making the best of a bad situation created an incredibly good situation for us and the development team. We are so grateful for everyone who has ever engaged with Darkest Dungeon over the years - whether by playing, making art, filming let’s plays and guides, getting yourself tattooed, writing, posting, commenting, and of course critiquing. (And yes, we love reading about the occasional party wipe due to spiders. Patently unfair, but always funny.) Whether you have been with us since the days of Kickstarter or just completed the tutorial yesterday (hopefully Reynauld and Dismas both survived), we are happy you are here. And stay tuned - we're not out of the dungeon yet. This expedition, at least, promises success. –The Ancestor –Chris Bourassa and Tyler Sigman

Happy Birthday Darkest Dungeon!

Red Hook Studios co-founders Chris Bourassa and Tyler Sigman have shared the following message to mark the 10th anniversary of Darkest Dungeon’s 1.0 release.

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A menacing grey stone door with a glowing red circle on it. The Darkest Dungeon logo and a red X are also on the image.

Darkest Dungeon is celebrating 10 years since its wide release today!

In honour of this milestone anniversary, tell us about your most memorable Darkest Dungeon battle! Who was on your team, what were you fighting, and did it end in victory, or defeat?|

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Join our team!

We are #hiring a Studio IT/Service Desk Specialist, and a Senior Gameplay Engineer with experience in Unreal Engine.

Apply below:
Studio IT/Service Desk Specialist: redhookgames.bamboohr.com/careers/31

Senior Gameplay Engineer: redhookgames.bamboohr.com/careers/32

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The Bounty Hunter stands against a black background holding his battle axe aloft. The image reads 'We need you! to submit your fan creations! Darkest Dungeon X'

Darkest Dungeon’s 10th anniversary is right around the corner, and we want to celebrate with a community showcase!

If you have ever made any of Darkest Dungeon fan art, cosplay, jewelry, props, crafts etc. we want to show off your work. Submit your creations here: forms.gle/ucmTJzzyhLHG...

Games From Vancouver This showcase assembles over 100 games made in the Greater Vancouver area – from beloved indie darlings to venerated franchise hits.

Celebrate Vancouver’s vibrant game dev community and check out the Games from Vancouver Steam Sale: store.steampowered.com/sale/gamesfr...

Many of these studios will be present at the Vancouver Game Expo, taking place November 29 at Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown!

#yvr #gamedev

Red Hook Studios will be at WePlay Expo next weekend in Shanghai.

Come check out our booth, and play Darkest Dungeon II at the Canadian Pavilion from November 22-23!

Event info: www.weplaymore.com/english

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Happy Halloween!

Join the team at Red Hook Studios, the creators of the Darkest Dungeon series.

We're currently looking for a Build Engineer with experience in Unreal Engine.

Apply here: redhookgames.bamboohr.com/careers/27

#gamedev #hiring

We're #hiring!

Join the team at Red Hook Studios, the creators of the Darkest Dungeon series.

We're currently on the hunt for a Build Engineer and a Senior Level Designer with experience in Unreal Engine.

View the full job postings here: www.darkestdungeon.com/contact/

#gamedev

4 heroes - The Crusader, Plague Doctor, Vestal and Highwayman - stand in the light of a burning torch. They look towards a black abyss, where shadowy tentacles stretch out towards them.

We're on the hunt for a Senior/Principal Level Designer (Unreal Engine)!

Lead the creation of unforgettable levels in a stable, collaborative studio where your vision, craft, and ownership truly matter.

Apply today: redhookgames.bamboohr.com/careers/28

#gamedev

An image with a burning inn and a stagecoach approaching it. A vision of a horrifying human/bug hybrid appears in the sky above, blocking out the moon. The image reads "Darkest Dungeon II - Curse of the Court - Out now on PC and Mac!"

Curse of the Court, our third Kingdoms adventure module, is available now on PC and Mac!

Today’s update adds a new questline, the Bloodsucker enemy faction, 3 new Kingdoms maps, and achievements. Get the full patch notes here: www.darkestdungeon.com/news/kingdom...

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This image features Darkest Dungeon II heroes - The Grave Robber, Man-at-Arms, Plague Doctor and Highwayman. Between the heroes is a burning inn. The image reads "Darkest Dungeon II. Play for free right now! 10am 28th August - 10am 1st September PDT"

Play Darkest Dungeon II for FREE this weekend on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1940340/...

Experience both Confessions & Kingdoms game modes, including the newly released Curse of the Court module for FREE until Sept. 1 at 10am PT.

There has never been a better time to try Darkest Dungeon II!

A simple image featuring the Red Hook company logo. The image reads 'Come work with us!'

Red Hook Studios is hiring!

We are currently in search of a Build Engineer with experience in Unreal Engine 4/5.

Submit your application here: redhookgames.bamboohr.com/careers/27

An image of the faces of The Ancestor from Darkest Dungeon, and The Academic from Darkest Dungeon II. A torch glows between their two faces. The images reads: "Ancestor, Academic, Artist & friend. Wayne June. Twelve years ago, Tyler and I reached out to Wayne, humbly asking him to narrate our indie game’s trailer. Since those magical moments when we first paired his reading with the footage, it has been an incredible and fulfilling collaboration. Wayne’s singular baritone and masterful cadence elevated everything he read. He was a consummate professional, and his love of his craft was an inspiration. His inimitable work is woven into the very fabric of our industry in a way that cannot be forgotten. It is one of my life’s greatest honors to have written for him this past decade. Though I never got to shake his hand, I knew him to be a friend. Thank you, Wayne. -Chris Bourassa, for Tyler Sigman and the Red Hook team"

"Go with grace into the great beyond..."

We at Red Hook are heartbroken to confirm the passing of our beloved voice actor, Wayne June.

An image from the Indie Pearls awards showcasing some Darkest Dungeon II art. The art features the Plague Doctor, Grave Robber, Highwayman and Man-at-Arms in front of a stagecoach. The text reads "Best Art Direction - Winner - Darkest Dungeon II - Chris Bourassa (Red Hook Studios)

An image from the Indie Pearls awards showcasing some Darkest Dungeon II art. The art features the Plague Doctor, Grave Robber, Highwayman and Man-at-Arms in front of a stagecoach. The text reads "The Audience Award - Winner - Darkest Dungeon II - Red Hook Studios

Darkest Dungeon II just won Best Art Direction, as well as the Audience Award at the Indie Pearls Awards.

We are honoured to be recognized! Thank you to Indie Pearls, and everyone who voted for Darkest Dungeon II in the Audience Award category.

A knight and a fencer glow in fire light. In the center of the image there are two swords encircled by a golden ribbon. The image reads 'The Binding Blade' and features the logo for the game Darkest Dungeon II.

A fearless fencer, a lost knight.

Darkest Dungeon II's first DLC pack, The Binding Blade, is launching on the Epic Games Store and Steam this December.

Get 2 new heroes, a wandering miniboss and more. Wishlist now!
Steam: bit.ly/bindingblade...
Epic: bit.ly/bindingblade...