We're doing a sequel - Darkest Dungeon 2 animatic

[@morganrosenfeld5917]

I can't believe you nailed the fact that Hollywood is a horrific place inhabited by other worldly horrors, eldritch abominations, and Tom Hanks.

[@aspecificrandomperson4236]

This implies that Tom Hanks is not an otherworldly horror

[@morganrosenfeld5917]

@@aspecificrandomperson4236 Technically my comment says "Other Worldly horrors" implying Hollywood is filled with horrors of this world specifically, meaning Tom Hanks could still be an otherworldly horror and definitely not that I made a typo I'm only noticing now.

[@evanyoung6314]

@@aspecificrandomperson4236 Tom Hanks has reached a different level of horror

[@slywhemwick8071]

That is accurate, Cthulhu’s realm got nothing on Hollywood

[@MVPUnlucky]

@@slywhemwick8071 why fear demons, the undead, and otherworldly creatures when humans are monsters enough for this world?

[@richter2842]

RIP Reynauld You will be missed along with 15% extra damage to undead and stress healing

[@thebardprince4524]

Playing Dismas will never be the same... :(

[@kynamhoang6946]

and that back rank holy lance reach able to one shot every back rank squishy enemy

[@xanderotp]

Let's hope he found absolution that he begged for.

[@boooabdooo]

*sad deus vult*

[@senkoyeetman8982]

By the pope May we rimember our hero reynauld that has end his journey

[@grimms8783]

Highway Man: "All we need now is a half-decent plot!" Jester: "Oh! Oh! It's about a disgraced heir hiring a bunch of heroes to fight eldritch horrors on their ancestor's old land!" Highway Man: "Jester did you just forget everything we just did?"

[@Spiralpaladin]

Graverobber: It's about a doctor, and a perfect noblewoman, and they have to kiss each other. A LOT. Highwayman: Uhhhh.... Leper: Dismas. How 'bout the heroes go on a road trip?

[@kacperwargocki5141]

@@Spiralpaladin Dismas: That's perfect

[@macaronedelpdm932]

@@mdfan77 i heard grave robber is also a woman. Im not sure about it though

[@xanderotp]

Bartender: How about an adventure where you don't go on a adventure. Caretaker: And we all get to go home early. (Both Chuckling)

[@xanderotp]

Madman: (speaking gibberish) A movie about half the religion being on fire as slayers who will pay are worth squid punish by water as an exit from selfish grave. Dismas: I don't think anyone is into subtitles.

[@kktallman6257]

I love how these animatics turn the DD cast into a gaggle of friends who who just hang out around town doing dumb shit and occasionally fighting eldritch horrors.

[@awesomecow7264]

Almost like any D&D group >->

[@JasonSunleaf]

You forgot of horrible dieing part

[@saulesalejos4483]

@@JasonSunleaf Also D&D in a nutshell.

[@aquatech1753]

Wait, they normally didn't?

[@JasonSunleaf]

@@aquatech1753 i think they normally drink, pray, or cause more trouble in there down time

[@grinm1899]

I'm amazed how "go on a world tour" line fits so perfectly with the 2nd game Great job

[@exploertm8738]

Shipping one is perfect too!

[@Ttegegg]

It\s too perfect

[@dwreanchinotan]

this!

[@vdsora32]

When that line was said *chef's kiss* perfection

[@Darkaos_5]

@@exploertm8738 Considering that "a certain youtuber" has been playing the early access version, and in his playthrough the plague doctor and the grave robber actually became "a thing" I can say that the shipping got kind of self realized O_o

[@Solqueen86]

Okay that is Leper's voice now It's now canon Fight me

[@TheStrangerWalks]

I don’t know why but it fits him

[@michatuodziecki2079]

After knowing all Leper lore... He is nost wholesome guy in DD universe.

[@QuestionableObject]

Ricky Gervais Leper would be pretty cursed.

[@JustSpectoR]

@@michatuodziecki2079 after watching his past he from gigachad turned to omegachad with kind soul in my eyes. Was my favourite DD1 character, still is one

[@thatboyakira4202]

@@JustSpectoR Never bothered search the history of each hero in DD1. Leper for me WAS a pain in the ass because he missed the slices and dices. Now, I feel guilty for ever doubting him. A king that was just embracing sick people, got betrayed, got the disease and just killed all the traitors just to his Kingdom be well again. And now he wanders the beautiful world of DD to help save what remains of this forbidden land.

[@LowLifeAM]

5 minutes in and everyone is upset at eachother and they kick the jester out of the partybus because his bells wont stop jingling with every bounce on the road

[@wafflecon6029]

I want more of just the jester and dismas vibing together. Feels like a really natural duo.

[@jaykkinell7267]

Rouges & bards usually make for a fun & chaotic duo

[@HoytTheMage]

dou

[@awepsalmgamin]

Reynauld: :-(

[@IdiotinGlans]

Jester and 3 Dismasses, Bandit Carousel

[@nathanielthomson6600]

He has a name it's sarmenti

[@apuffball5754]

Reynauld slew the heart of darkness for his best bud, letting him have more fun

[@killerhellhound]

Shit he doesnt show up did he die fighting the heart?

[@byte287]

@@killerhellhound assuming the usual suspects fought the heart, reynauld and the vestal might just be dead if it’s a direct sequel

[@cranederoc]

@@byte287 nah, they needed to avoid the vestal because if her past was shown they would need to be PG 18 at least

[@byte287]

@@cranederoc Not sure what the vestal’s backstory is but highwayman’s has a super dark ending anyway.

[@QuestionableObject]

@@byte287 Assuming that DD2 is actually a direct sequel to DD1

[@professorcabbage141]

I love how a lot of animators take games with really dark settings, and some how make em wholesome. ( dark souls, hollow knight, darkest dungeon)

[@professorcabbage141]

Also plague doctor voice being just chicken sounds is my new headcannon.

[@LordZonar]

Memorable games have complex, 3dimensional settings. Bleak and hopeless exterior? The characters are kind to each other and make the best of their situation. Colorful and optimistic exterior? This pink ball of joy has killed gods easily and devoured armies by the thousands.

[@QuestionableObject]

Happy Souls.exe

[@오주환-b1n]

Perfectly balanced as all things should be, as they say.

[@silvercandra4275]

@@LordZonar The pink ball of joy is also actually an eldritch horror and destroyer of worlds but decided not to destroy us all, because cake. Meanwhile the corpse of a once grand kingdom, brimming with infection that turns everything into a zobie hivemind, you can make two bugs fall in love and they happily tell you about their arts and craft projects.

[@GatesOfAvalon1]

"It's about a lonely dog, and one night he sees something he should never have seen. And he has to live... with a TERRIBLE SECRET!" "That's a little dark, ralph." - Actual line from that song WHY DIDN'T YOU USE THIS LINE IT FITS PERFECTLY

[@MaveriKat]

Hound Master isn't in the game... as of yet. Hopefully with an update.

[@mothichorror446]

This is why Houndmaster didn't get asked to join in on the trip

[@xanderotp]

That's actually accurate to the Hound Master's backstory from the comics.

[@GatesOfAvalon1]

​@@xanderotp I KNOW RIGHT

[@Dracobyte]

Happy launch of the 1.0 version!

[@boowson]

There should be a bit at the end with Bounty Hunter, Houndmaster and other left behind heroes looking super confused at leaving cart

[@giacomoromano8842]

THE HOUNDMASTER IS (maybe) DEAAAAAAAAAD!!!!!! WAAAAAAAAH...

[@SheyOfTheFae]

@@giacomoromano8842 Willem and Fergus :(

[@bearbones7913]

@@giacomoromano8842 They went to the farm...

[@mothichorror446]

@@bearbones7913...and got stuck perpetually fighting undead crystally bois

[@sansplayer6254]

Man, I was half expecting that

[@nomadwhy1166]

Darkest dungeon: The failures of the past haunt the living, causing famine, death, disease and abominations to haunt the earth. Darkest dungeon animated universe: Oh boy here we go again!

[@Wingspand1]

I actaully named my cart The Muppets Again when i did my first run. We almost won too and everyone loved each other till the 2 people died, then the stress just built up and we couldnt continue. Man at Arms had a quirk that made him have a hard time getting to like people but literally everyone loved him. RIP my team.

[@JasonSunleaf]

I like that you added the amorous relationship too, because shipping is actually a thing in this game, like canon wise

[@doublel1503]

Canon wise?

[@giacomoromano8842]

@@doublel1503 every character in DD2 can develop a Amorous relationship with any other character, no matter the gender... so yeah, take my Jester and Highway man ship.

[@DronesOverTheMoon]

@@giacomoromano8842 till one of them dies lmao

[@herespedro4451]

@@DronesOverTheMoon just like in real life

[@RedRattt]

@@giacomoromano8842 We stan Jighwayman

[@DaJokurr]

Jester getting taped down to the ceiling of the cart just made me roll with giggles lol, "get up there, no going insane until the next Inn"

[@YellowPhosphorusDice]

Leper giving a tiny smile fills my heart with joy :)

[@gennarosevero1856]

He’s just a happy religious boi... Who happens to be falling apart at the seams

[@silvercandra4275]

@@gennarosevero1856 And somehow is still alive, despite being the guy, who only joined up for the first round, because he wanted to take down as much of the bad stuff as possible, before they take him down.

[@gennarosevero1856]

@@silvercandra4275 to me, he’s gonna feel like the new reynauld

[@silvercandra4275]

@@gennarosevero1856 To me, he is going to continue being my favorite hero, even if there end up being strategically better choices, just because I really like him.

[@gennarosevero1856]

@@silvercandra4275 even though he can’t hit any of his attacks (from my experience.) I still love him

[@scruffles3838]

I weep for the loss of Reynauld Also from the new art it seems like dismas hit the gym mega fucking hard so he can be strong enough to protect his friends

[@James-oj6ru]

If Dismas looks like that, then imagine how fucking _J A C K E D_ Reynauld is

[@오주환-b1n]

Yeah about that…

[@unsnopable]

this whole video has become an in-joke with my friend group and sometimes we’ll just go “we’re doin a sequel!” and all burst into song. it happens so often that i was so surprised this video only has 150k views thank you for this beautiful video, and hype for the 1.0 release of dd2!

[@lacastres3136]

and then reynald exites the barracks with his package: Reynauld: ok guys im ready reynaluld: .......guys?.

[@calebsmith314]

Canonically the Flagellant is packed in one of the barrels on the cart, because he smells like decay and no one wants to sit next to that.

[@YanYanicantbelievethistakenffs]

"Sequel is not quite as good" Boy that sentence is wrong here, dd2 for being a early acces loooks, feels and plays amazing.

[@killerhellhound]

The sequel not being as good is what everyone knows doesnt mean its the truth.

[@wobbuffet95]

@@killerhellhound Hard disagree with the vapid and rapid relationship changes seemingly procing from nothing or invisible forces and the lack of a feeling of organic progression and instead xp lock things through grinding runs to lvl up your profile

[@wyvin3295]

@@wobbuffet95 you need to remember, it’s early access and subject to change.

[@ourseon2577]

@@wobbuffet95 been patched already

[@JasonSunleaf]

I like the new mechanics and characters and design, but i feel like I can't say is better than the original

[@thewholesomecultist6702]

With the crusader back I hope we get a new darkest animatic from thou :3

[@xeniakovaleva4128]

OH TOP THAT'S A GOD TIER ANIMATIC AS USUAL!!

[@RandomKeyCombiner]

And now the Crusader is back by popular demand too. Good times.

[@ruszet3892]

They're trying to make us buy the new DLC by just adding the Crusader back

[@ruszet3892]

Ironically, but the idea of the first game died with Crusader. I bought DD2 on the first day of early access, and I have full right to say this.

[@john-paul3271]

This is the hardest thing I’ve seen all year. Taking a band of criminals, no goods, misfits, and they’re gonna do sequel. And they’re gonna sing about it. And they’re going on tour. Hell, sign me up!!! This is best parody/comparison video ever.

[@CosmicHalibut]

AAAAAAAA, this is so good!

[@SheyOfTheFae]

I pray this animatic may one day become a full fledged animation. The quality of this beautiful piece of artwork deserves it, you wonderful genius!

[@SheyOfTheFae]

Also I like how the Runaway was introduced by being red a story by Baldwin. The self-exiled king is reading to a stray and spreading his kindness even more as he dies. I hope we see more Runaway.

[@cotrim1839]

This hyped me up exponentially as It came along

[@universalperson]

Still just as good after the full release. "How about the plot only gets revealed piece by piece as the game progresses?" "That's perfect!"

[@BB_Promoter]

I presume it was only done to keep it simple but I love the fact that the carriage at 1:30 is just a fucking brick with wheels & windows, it's so (unintentionally?) funny

[@raistlin3462]

Did the Antiquarian become a villain because his main skill (finding and carrying tons of loot) was no longer useful?

[@Gabriel-qh4yx]

Her

[@suetyhercules7717]

Yeah that's basically the reason. I'm kinda sad but it makes sense

[@mothichorror446]

Still kinda hoping there'll be a way to recruit her as a backup character if you beat her in a run, like if you have an empty slot you can take her from the inn, but chances are she's stuck trying to take all our stuff

[@SheyOfTheFae]

Poor Josephine. I think she took the antiques and ran off after the estate. As the world went mad, the plunderers found a use for her. Or she should her worth and how dangerous she is to them. Interpretation is awesome!

[@joaoarthur6487]

I think the abomination will also show up as our enemy, as much as it breaks the heart to think.

[@azepato]

i love the plague doctor’s design!

[@iforgor8280]

I’ve never heard of this series in my life but I love this song so this was an absolute treat

[@JasonSunleaf]

A sequel that no one asked for: Ruin has found you at last

[@Jamstaro1]

At 1:23 I would love it if dismas would look at the leppers hand on his shoulder with an "oh shit" expression. Nothing major just an... oh God what have you done to me

[@ratbaby3107]

I dont know if it's random or determined by character, but my first bond between plague doctor and grave robber was "amorous"

[@SheyOfTheFae]

My first was Dismas and Paracelsus (Highway Man and Plaque Doctor.) Might be random. Second was Dismas and Barristan (Highway and the Man At Arms), but then it switched back to HM and PD. I guess there is no polyamorous relationships in the Stagecoach.

[@nealmorgan9037]

This activates all my brain cells, my favorite animator strikes again

[@samsauer1350]

I'm just glad that I am not the only who ships Plague Doctor and Grave Robber :3

[@aoi7910]

YES!!!

[@Landmassorussia]

Every frame, an absolute masterpiece, I swear

[@madmouse4465]

Okay, but the fact you made sure the runaway emitted big "why the hell is everyone singing" vibes is giving me the biggest smile.

[@luvil1027]

I have rewatched this dozens of times, I love it so much. This is what pushed me to finally sit down to keep playing DD1, so that I can jump into 2 later once it drops.

[@thanoid2373]

Dunno if you know this but dd2 is out on early access

[@MaveriKat]

What's hilarious is how Goddamn well this song works with the game. FANTASTIC!

[@benjaminfeldman689]

I absolutely love seeing your animations! This is just so insanely fun!

[@slushisimcambi2521]

lol the world tour line actually tracks for the sequel

[@oligb1469]

"Everybody knows that the sequel's never quite as good" From what I've seen it's looking like the opposite hope they have mod classes tho don't think I could part from Mr rip and tear.

[@VivRibbon]

i think mod support was confirmed to be a future plan somewhere, so let's hope we get a fully 3d rip 'n tear guy when mods become available!

[@oligb1469]

@@VivRibbon YEEEEEEEEEEEES! And like that you've made my day!

[@shadow98004]

@@oligb1469 It has indeed been confirmed that DD2 will have the same level of mod support as the first game.

[@oligb1469]

@@shadow98004 Sweet!

[@genericname8749]

My hopes and dreams for the mods: Succubus with only love or hateful relationships Librarian and Runaway being cute in general Falconer in general Steel Driver and Leper being bros with the big damage Ringmaster being chaotic More shipping. A lot more shipping. We need all the ships

[@emred4653]

This is so good, stuff that is the exact opposite to sad atmosphere of dark dungeon works surprisingly well

[@lunarchan145]

The Leper's voice was perfect

[@Imaaaa]

My first amorous trigger was a graverobber/plague doctor so i wholeheartedly make it my headcanon

[@pike1294]

God these animations are one of the best parts of liking Darkest Dungeon

[@RonnieFlare17]

Absolutely amazing! I don’t even go here but this is a wonderful animatic, so much personality!

[@sgregory0753]

I really hope someone in the future collaborates with you to complete the animation and color, but honestly, this itself is enough to make me happy.

[@sdp728]

I love how the runaway’s like “is this normal fare for you guys?”

[@sbrevolver15]

This is my favorite darkest dungeon animatic you've made

[@Jaydee8652]

Muppets Most Wanted is actually one of my favourite movies of all time, We’re Doing A Sequel and The Big House are shockingly good songs.

[@Gabriel-qh4yx]

Ngl, I love that voice for the Leper

[@oligb1469]

I was wondering If you heard the good news! It's a treat to know you might have more DD animatics coming up and that your still interested!

[@reubenthompson9397]

Fucking amazing and the calm voice of the leper fits so good! I love your work dude keep pulling whatever magic you do to make this beautiful stuff!

[@JustARandomDoodler]

Wake up babe new yellow-py animatic dropped

[@gabrote42]

This one was almost better than the lightbulb one. 1:27 Fits so well. You are awesome.

[@Zakvadr1995]

This fits way too damn well and I’m loving it!

[@EricBlakeD8]

Wayne June: (Breaks in) RUIN HAS FOUND YOU AT LAST! Player: Ah shit... (Phone calls the heroes) I need your guys' help again. The Heroes: 0:00 (This song starts playing)

[@davishatler1874]

The blush on PD as the Grave Robber put her arm around her shoulders was perfect

[@sidknoop6381]

Runaway is just along for the ride, very confused. 'You guys have done this before?' 'Oh yeah, we've been through this again and again'

[@erikm8373]

They're doing pretty well considering about half the town either died or left. What's also weird is that only two sacrifices were needed for the heart, so why are so many more missing? One headcanon I have is that the Flagellant is out there, living his best life in the chaos. Bandits come up to him "Alright pal, give us everything you have or we're gonna beat the hell out of you" "Oh, I was actually about to offer you all my money _to_ beat the hell out of me. Could you maybe be a little rough when you take it ;)" "Uhhhh, nevermind actually"

[@VeryPeeved]

potentially zero, if you only take two heroes into the final fight.

[@bonogiamboni4830]

Just like how the antiquarian is an enemy in the game it's weird that they didn't make the flagellant an enemy too as one of the fanatics or smth.

[@bonogiamboni4830]

@@VeryPeeved or if you take four and know what you're doing.

[@whocares7997]

The crusader after the song : hey whered everyone go?

[@austin7658]

When will Dismas realise that he left his Reynald at home?... Jester boi is here at least

[@rosallora]

I still love this animatic so much, always brings a smile to my face

[@onesadcheesyboi4789]

This is now my new most favorite video on KZbin. That you so much for making such a masterpiece

[@MDiarmeid]

After watching DD2 lore of each character and seeing this put a smile in my face

[@defectiveinspector]

This made me surprisingly happy

[@Gracosef]

Jesus christ they actually are going on a road trip in DD2 this is perfect

[@internetdragon7624]

Great animatic, wonderfully well placed Elden Ring joke

[@sourlemon8071]

This makes me think that the DD characters just fight the eldritch horrors and monster as a side hustle

[@confusedcabal342]

Well done as always! Can’t wait to see what you come up with next!!

[@shoebaser5982]

Your animations got me get into darkest dungeon thank you

[@ThemHaloGuys]

That was fantastic!!! Great job, I love your stuff!!!

[@Rayosesno]

REally love ur art and style!! thx for make another wonderful work !! and This game its awesome

[@billywayne1007]

Hey, the line about the sequel not being as good was 100% true! Hilarious.

[@inducted3596]

This video will live rent free in my head for a while.

[@gahzzshuk_kahn9000]

You know what? I've missed this. Great stuff and keep up the good work

[@joaopedrobove3461]

Amazing job guys, this brings joy to my little sequel thirsty heart

[@hammermandan8264]

0:15 - 019 Okay, so that MIGHT be true in some (probably a lot of) cases, but since your sequel is in early access you get to constantly improve and fix it without people accusing you of pulling a George Lucas, so there is still hope right?

[@QuestionableObject]

Its the common conception for movies but is rarely the case for videogames, of course a song made for The Muppets 2 isn't going to fit for a videogame, DD2 least of all lol

[@tisiphoneXalexandria]

This is the best thing ever! It gave me so much joy!

[@velvetdraws3452]

that is now my headcanon for lepers voice

[@arogustus3984]

Hard to believe what gets me into Darkest Dungeon is a Muppets parody song. Good job on this.

[@insert_apathetic]

Over the past few months I just keep watching these animatics over and over it’s awesome, well done!

[@Whatsuppbuddies]

They’re being waaaaayyy too nice to each other

[@vladimir44600]

Love that movie, love that game, love that song, love your animations. That is quite PERFECT!

[@joshuawalsh3255]

This video makes me very happy on a primal level. Thank you for sharing!

[@joagluck]

That is gold! Thank for your animation I discovered a lot great songs. I watched them later in original and... Yours are much better. :D

[@Chimmaney]

Properly fantastic mate!

[@LordZonar]

Fun fact: in one of my runs Dismas and Jester became amorous and it was adorable and wholesome

[@ThessiDeluxe]

I didnt know i needed this, this is absolutely amazing :D

[@toppu10animes]

This didn't age well... I loved this video

[@rondoblaster]

I thought I was already hyped but this juiced me even more

[@afasdfasafd314]

this is so accurate that its scary!

[@zephyratkins-mitra8223]

god i love how you draw these guys

[@ricejenkins4973]

Goodness you put so much charming life into these characters that every time you post a new animatic with them I have to resist starting up a new DD 1 campaign where I give specific personalities to the heroes I hire and roleplay with them

[@jstin8]

I love this dearly. Thank you for this