- Warmastered Edition [upd] | Pc - Darksiders
When THQ Nordic announced the "Warmastered Edition" of the original Darksiders back in 2016, many fans dismissed it as a simple cash-grab port. After all, the original 2010 game was already available on PC. However, nearly a decade later, the has cemented itself as the definitive version of one of the most underrated action-adventure games of the seventh console generation.
Beneath its bloody, chainsaw-sword exterior, Darksiders is an architectural love letter to Ocarina of Time . War does not simply level up; he gains traversal tools. The Harpoon (a grappling hook) allows him to pull enemies and reach new heights. The Abyssal Chain acts as a hookshot. The Mask of Shadows reveals hidden platforms. The game’s world—a post-apocalyptic wasteland that slowly opens up—is a masterclass in "gated" exploration. Warmastered Edition preserves this design without alteration, which is both its greatest strength and its most divisive feature. PC - Darksiders - Warmastered Edition
The Warmastered Edition is more than just a resolution bump; it is a comprehensive technical overhaul designed for modern hardware. Key improvements include: When THQ Nordic announced the "Warmastered Edition" of
The most immediate improvement in the is the visual clarity. The original PC release was capped at 1080p and suffered from muddy texture filtering. The Warmastered update tears that limitation away. The Abyssal Chain acts as a hookshot
In the end, Darksiders: Warmastered Edition succeeds as a definitive archive. It is the version of Darksiders that its developers likely dreamed of but could not achieve on the limited hardware of 2010. It transforms a technically competent but unstable action-adventure game into a smooth, gorgeous, and relentless experience.
The game requires significantly more storage space than the original (roughly compared to 12 GB) due to the higher-resolution textures. Specification Minimum Requirement Recommended Requirement OS Windows 7, 8, or 10 (64-bit) Windows 7, 8, or 10 (64-bit) Processor Dual Core CPU Quad Core CPU Memory Graphics 1 GB VRAM (DX10 compatible) 1 GB VRAM (DX11 compatible) Storage 36 GB available space 36 GB available space Sources: System Requirements Lab , Steam . Availability & Pricing