THQ is planning to reward gamers who pre-order Darksiders II through its online store by offering them a wealth of free content. Those who do so will receive a free upgrade to the game’s Limited Edition, access to its first DLC pack (Argul’s Tomb,) armour bonuses and a free subscription to the Darksiders II Season Pass. What does that mean? Access to two more single player add-ons, which will combine with the first to offer a “significant” amount of extra content.
It all sounds like a great deal if you ask me.
Find out more below:
June 21, 2012 17:05 UTC
THQ Announces Darksiders® II Pre-Order Incentive for THQ Store
Pre-order to Receive Two Additional DLC Packs Free
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced that all Darksiders® II Limited Edition pre-orders placed via shopTHQ will receive an additional two downloadable content drops as well as an exclusive set of in-game armor and free shipping.
The Darksiders® II Season Pass will entitle customers who pre-order the game via the shopTHQ to download the 2nd and 3rd DLC packs when they become available at no cost. All pre-orders will also automatically be upgraded to the Limited Edition version of the game which includes the first DLC drop, Argul’s Tomb. These DLC packs will include significant new single player content. The first drop, Argul’s Tomb, will become available roughly one month after the game ships.
On top of the DLC content packs users who pre-order via the shopTHQ will also receive a code to unlock the exclusive Maker’s Armor and Scythe set. Featuring upgraded stats and a unique design this will help players make a start on Death’s quest.
Jim Huntley, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing, commented: “We are excited to be able to reward customers who pre-order the game via shopTHQ with this great incentive. Not only will they get a unique armor set at launch, but they will also get significant free content for months to come.”
All DLC content packs will ship post launch and are new content not originally intended for the main game.
ShopTHQ also has available stock of the Darksiders II Collector’s Edition which has sold out at all other retailers. The Collector’s Edition will include The Limited Edition version of the game as well as a life-sized replica Death Mask with display stand, a unique Shadow of Death armor and scythe set with enhanced stats, a digital copy of the Darksiders II sound-track and a hard-cover Darksiders II art book. The Collector’s Edition is available in limited quantities for $99 USD.
Darksiders II follows the exploits of DEATH, one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, in an action-packed tale that runs parallel to the events in the original Darksiders game. This epic journey propels DEATH through various light and dark realms as he tries to redeem his brother WAR, the horseman blamed for prematurely starting the Apocalypse in Darksiders.
To pre-order the game, go to shop.THQ.com
Darksiders II is scheduled to be available for console and PC in August 2012, a WiiU version is scheduled for release in the launch window. For more information check www.Darksiders.com .
About Darksiders 2
Awakened by the End of Days, Death, the most feared of the legendary Four Horsemen, embarks on a quest to redeem his brother’s name. Become the terrifying force which everything fears but nothing can escape.
The original Darksiders®, released in January 2010, received critical acclaim including the Best Fantasy Game 2010 award from IGN. Darksiders followed the story of WAR, wrongly accused of starting the apocalypse, on a quest to reclaim lost honor and take revenge on those who wronged him.
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