Darkest Dungeon® II: Hero Origin Pack Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-11
- Free DLC with great skins
- Origin skins included
- Developer generosity appreciated
- Skin mixing limitations frustrate players
- Kingdoms mode poorly balanced
- DLC release delayed two years
Emotions
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 83%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 17%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 76%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 24%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 55
- Negative points
- 23
- Gameplay points
- 13
- Perf. points
- 1
- Rec. points
- 5
- Misc points
- 37
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Free DLC with great skins
| Multiple reviews highlight that the DLC and its skins are entirely free, which is praised compared to typical monetization. The quality of the skins is also noted as high, with some saying they could have been paid content. | 97% |
Origin skins included
| The DLC includes the origin outfits for playable characters, which players had wanted. These skins are now available for free by completing each hero's story. | 67% |
High quality and impressive
| The content is described as impressive, nice, and close to masterpiece quality overall. The skins are considered the best in the game, with full designs rather than simple recolors. | 49% |
Fill cosmetic gaps
| The pack fills a noticeable gap in hero cosmetics and provides additional customization options for free. This includes past character designs and models that are now playable. | 47% |
Skin quality varies but free
| Some reviews note that the skins are of mixed quality, but they are free, which makes them worthwhile. Specific skins like the Plague Doctor's and Vestal's are highlighted as attractive. | 37% |
Developer generosity appreciated
| Red Hook is praised for not over-monetizing and treating fans well by releasing this content for free. This decision is seen as respectful and a great gift to the community. | 35% |
Exact and useful
| The pack is exactly what it says it is, providing useful additions like new characters and modes. The bonus for completing Shrines is also seen as a useful learning tool. | 25% |
Story-related content valuable
| The bonus reward for completing Shrines is a wonderful extra for learning character backstories. It also allows playing costumes featured in origin stories, enhancing the narrative experience. | 22% |
Hero characterization praised
| The game's cast of heroes is described as beautifully broken, and the addition of origin skins enriches character representation. This includes positive feedback on representation and design. | 21% |
Content is optional
| The DLC is completely optional, allowing players to choose whether to engage with it. This flexibility is appreciated by reviewers who may not want extra content. | 11% |