THE DARKEST HOUR: The Game

THE DARKEST HOUR: The Game is a 2022 survival horror game based on the 2011 Film, The Darkest Hour. It was developed and published by Saber Interactive. It features co-operative gameplay and player versus player (PvP) combat. The game also features Emile Hirsch as Sean, as well as Joel Kinnaman as Skyler and other characters from the film and characters made specifically for the game.

THE DARKEST HOUR: The Game was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on January 23rd, 2022. It will be released for Nintendo Switch at a later date.

Gameplay
THE DARKEST HOUR: The Game is an asymmetrical multiplayer game. The game features both co-operative gameplay and player versus player (PvP) combat, although the single-player mode requires an internet connection to be played. The game features a level-up system, as well as skill tree mechanics. It also features multiple maps, including Moscow from 2011's The Darkest Hour, along with over 25 weapons, including an AK-74u and RPG. At launch, the game features 4 playable survivor classes (Leaders, Warriors, Hunters and Supports), and 3 playable aliens (the Seeker, the Phantom, and the Elder).

Post-Launch Content
After the release of THE DARKEST HOUR: The Game, various new updates were included either for free or as part of a season pass. On April 13th, 2022, the Washington D.C map was added to the game, alongside new skins for Skylar and Sean, dressed as Aiden Pearce & Marcus Holloway respectively. On July 8th, 2022, Coach, Ellis, Nick & Rochelle, characters from the Left 4 Dead 2, were added to the game. As well as the new characters, a new class, known as the Scratcher was added to the game on the same day.

Locations

 * Moscow (THE DARKEST HOUR)