The Four Horsemen Co-op Dream
For years, the Darksiders faithful have been clamoring for one thing: a full-blown, four-player cooperative adventure. The dream is simple yet epic: to finally unite War, Death, Fury, and Strife in a single game, continuing the story from the jaw-dropping finale of the original Darksiders. That ending, which showed the four Horsemen riding towards a ravaged Earth, set expectations sky-high. The community's desire for a co-op sequel isn't just a wish; it's the logical, explosive conclusion the series has been building towards for over a decade.
What About Darksiders Genesis?
Now, some of you might be shouting, "But we already got a co-op game!" And you're not wrong. THQ Nordic did test the waters with Darksiders Genesis, a top-down, Diablo-style prequel. The game featured two-player co-op with War and, in his first playable appearance, Strife. It was a fantastic game in its own right, offering a fresh perspective on the universe. However, it wasn't the third-person, mainline sequel fans have been dreaming of. It was an appetizer, and honestly, it just made us all hungrier for the main course.
The Hard Truth: What's the Holdup?
So, why hasn't it happened yet? The developers at Gunfire Games and publisher THQ Nordic are well aware of the demand. In interviews, they've acknowledged the hype but also shed light on the monumental challenge. Creating a balanced, compelling, four-player action game that does justice to each Horseman's unique abilities is a massive undertaking. According to a lead designer, it would require an enormous budget and a complete rethink of the series' single-player-focused design.
As of now, the prevailing theory is that the final Horseman, Strife, will likely get his own solo, third-person adventure first. This would follow the pattern of the first three games and give him a proper introduction before the inevitable team-up. While that makes sense, it does push the ultimate co-op experience even further down the road.
Our Verdict: Keep the Faith, But Be Patient
As much as it pains us to say it, Darksiders 4 remains unannounced, and the four-player co-op epic is still just a hope. But it's a powerful hope. The demand is undeniable, the concept is a guaranteed hit, and the story is primed for it. All we can do is keep the faith, support the franchise, and let THQ Nordic know that when they are finally ready to unleash the Four Horsemen together, we'll be there on day one. Until then, we wait.
