Is the Crusader in Darkest Dungeon 2?
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The Crusader is among the top fan-favorite characters of Darkest Dungeon. Players want to try him out in the upcoming Darkest Dungeon 2, making them question if the new game will feature their favorite character as one of the Hero classes in the first place. If you’re also eager to play The Crusader, dive into our guide to find out if you’ll be able to use him in Darkest Dungeon 2.
Does Darkest Dungeon 2 have the Crusader?
There haven’t been any official announcements made regarding The Crusader’s release into Darkest Dungeon 2. He wasn’t seen among the first nine characters of the game that were released in the Early Access of Darkest Dungeon 2. Moreover, he was not among any of the characters later released.
Many experienced players believe that The Crusader won’t be in Darkest Dungeon 2, and although there are many more characters in the new mix, most players want the OG to arrive back. He was great at beating bosses.
Will the Crusader come to Darkest Dungeon 2 in the future?
As much as we would love to be optimistic about The Crusader joining the game in the future, the evidence so far regarding his return has pointed in the other direction. We can find out from what veteran players have discussed so far, though before continuing, remember there might be spoilers for the new game.
Most players have claimed that The Crusader is dead, which is why we will be unable to see the Hero in the Darkest Dungeon 2. This can be proved by his voice line, “Unholy foulness! I will take you with me!” implying that according to the new lore, he had sacrificed himself in the previous game. Highwayman’s words, “That was for Reynauld!”, on a critical hit, back the argument even more.
A second theory some people propose is that The Crusader might be under a remodeling phase for the new game. This does suggest a possibility of him coming to the game in the future, but we still think that the former claim is more plausible.
Overall, these are mere speculations by players who are experienced in the game and are familiar with the lore. We’ll only be able to find out once the game is released or Red Hook Studios drops an official word.
