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THQ Nordic Launches Darksiders Next-Gen, Xbox Free Upgrade

5/20/2026

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THQ Nordic Launches

THQ Nordic released Darksiders Warmastered Edition for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on May 19, 2026.
Xbox One owners receive a free upgrade, whereas PlayStation 4 owners must pay €9.99/$9.99 to upgrade to the next-gen edition.
New buyers can pay €29.99/$29.99 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, or PlayStation 5 versions, and €19.99/$19.99 for the PlayStation 4 version.
The upgraded edition runs in native 4K at 60 FPS and includes Photo Mode.

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Sony Charges Upgrade

Players must pay $10 to upgrade the game to PS5, while Xbox owners receive the same enhancements for free.
Sony has not explained why the PlayStation upgrade costs money, breaking its usual first-party policy.
The bundle now includes Darksiders Warmastered Edition and its sequels, offering a full series deal.
Players who skip the $10 upgrade stay on the lower-resolution PS4 build even on a PS5.

History

Historical Context

When Microsoft launched the Xbox 360 in November 2005, Xbox Live began offering free game downloads—e.g., a free Carcassonne download for its 8 million users in 2007. Decades later, THQ Nordic’s Darksiders Warmastered Edition follows that split, giving Xbox Series X|S owners a free 4K/60 FPS patch while charging PlayStation 5 users $9.99, echoing the long-standing free-vs-paid upgrade divide.

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THQ Nordic Launches

THQ Nordic released Darksiders Warmastered Edition for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on May 19, 2026.
Xbox One owners receive a free upgrade, whereas PlayStation 4 owners must pay €9.99/$9.99 to upgrade to the next-gen edition.
New buyers can pay €29.99/$29.99 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, or PlayStation 5 versions, and €19.99/$19.99 for the PlayStation 4 version.
The upgraded edition runs in native 4K at 60 FPS and includes Photo Mode.

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