However, he can’t make friendships and is still vulnerable to stress. His main trait is that doesn’t gain or lose affinity and is thus not susceptible to arguments. For more details on the Altar of Hope, head here.Ī new class, the Bounty Hunter, has also been added.

Any wipes or abandoned Expeditions will reduce the number of Candles, so be warned. It’s possible to cash out and end an Expedition at the Inn, using those Candles to upgrade the Altar.Īlternatively, you can try and get to the Mountain, receiving every Candle earned. Candles of Hope are obtained by completing objectives during an Expedition with more dangerous paths conferring better rewards.

The Altar of Hope offers upgrades and progression between runs, with players collecting Candles of Hope to increase different stats. Early access players will see their Hope score, item unlocks, and hero availability reset. Previously available in the experimental branch, Red Hook Studios’ new update is live for Darkest Dungeon 2, revamping the progression system and adding the Altar of Hope.

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