Red Hook Studios is reviving the original Darkest Dungeon with The Fire’s Edge, a major six-year update that brings two Darkest Dungeon II heroes, the Duelist and the Runaway, into the base game as re-imagined characters. The update adds the Burn combat mechanic and introduces new trinkets, along with three new Hamlet districts to explore. It marks the first substantial content update since 2020 and is accompanied by described new events, writing, and optional mechanics to refresh veteran players’ experience. The Fire’s Edge is set to release in mid-August 2026 for PC, Mac, and consoles, with platform timing varying by announcement. The DLC is framed as a celebration of the original game’s 10th anniversary and a bridge between the first game and Darkest Dungeon II’s evolving lore and mechanics. Red Hook has also teased further content for Darkest Dungeon II, suggesting ongoing expansion plans beyond The Fire’s Edge.