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Styx: Shards of Darkness

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First release
Mar 14, 2017
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure · Action, Fantasy, Stealth
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Embark upon a stealthy adventure with new enemies, new environments, and a plethora of new mechanics aimed at refining the abilities and movement of Styx; grappling around corners, climbing ropes, and using his trusty knife as a zip-wire. Shards of Darkness aims to offer unparalleled freedom of movement, along with refined stealth and assassination mechanics, expanding and improving on the strengths of Styx: Master of Shadows

Also known as Styx2.exe

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Storyline
Following the fall of Akenash tower, an extraordinary matter has forced Styx out of hiding to infiltrate Körangar, the city of the Dark Elves. Supposedly impregnable, a diplomatic summit offers Styx a chance at slipping in unnoticed, as he learns that the event is nothing but a mere façade… Moreover, the Elves have joined forces with the Dwarves, and the only thing both races have in common is a mutual hatred of the Goblins…Read more

Following the fall of Akenash tower, an extraordinary matter has forced Styx out of hiding to infiltrate Körangar, the city of the Dark Elves. Supposedly impregnable, a diplomatic summit offers Styx a chance at slipping in unnoticed, as he learns that the event is nothing but a mere façade… Moreover, the Elves have joined forces with the Dwarves, and the only thing both races have in common is a mutual hatred of the Goblins…

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Mar 14, 2017
PlayStation 4
Mar 14, 2017
Xbox One
Mar 14, 2017
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
orcs, goblin, action-adventure, achievements, sequel
… All 8, hitman, playstation trophies, protagonist's name in the title

At a Glance

Critic Score
71
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Overview

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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 5,152 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerIGDB · 21 Oct
  • Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 21 Oct
  • Drop-in, drop-out co-opIGDB · 21 Oct

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