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While we continue supporting Dark Dominion with updates, fixes and future content, we also want to share the first glimpse of our next dark project.
Welcome to the year 2050.
The remains of the Soviet world have been consumed by a horrific plague. Entire cities are abandoned, industries are dead, and the streets are filled with madness, decay and violence. Civilization collapsed under the weight of an unknown virus that turned the world into a nightmare.
You play as Maxim Painov — an exhausted alcoholic trying to survive inside the ruins of a dying country.
But survival is not enough.
Something created this catastrophe. Someone destroyed the world.
Maxim begins a brutal journey through ruined Soviet megacities, underground laboratories, military zones and forgotten industrial sectors to uncover the truth behind the virus and those responsible for the fall of humanity.
Dark PGT 2 will continue our love for oppressive atmosphere, old-school game design and dark worlds inspired by the feeling of games from the late 2000s era.
This is only the beginning.
The game will be released in Fall 2026!
More information and screenshots coming soon.
The path through darkness is only beginning…
Dark Dominion will continue receiving major updates focused on improving gameplay, atmosphere, combat mechanics, and expanding the world beyond death.
Major optimization work across all locations
Improved enemy AI behavior
Increased combat responsiveness
Enhanced dodge, roll, and attack animations
Fixed numerous collision issues
Improved save and character stability
Reworked lighting in several dark areas
Additional weapon balancing
Improved UI and inventory system
Expanded controller customization support
New armor sets
New weapons with unique attack patterns
Hidden events and secrets in older locations
New rings, talismans, and cursed artifacts
Improved sound effects and atmosphere
New enemy death and reaction animations
Expanded boss mechanics
Improved hit effects and weapon impact feel
Harsher balance for experienced players
New magic and fire visual effects
Reworked stamina balance
Improved lock-on targeting system
More blood, destruction, and environmental detail
Expanded Steam achievement system
New cosmetic armor variations
5 new weapon types
Localization improvements
Community-requested features and improvements
Additional optimization for low-end PCs
The largest update in Dark Dominion.
Following the events of the previous acts, the protagonist descends into the depths of a nightmare realm beyond death — a twisted reflection of hell and purgatory. It is here that he begins uncovering the horrifying truth about the world he has fallen into.
Within this realm of eternal suffering:
Ancient entities rule over the damned
Reality itself begins to collapse
The protagonist seeks to understand:
why he was brought here;
who controls this world;
and whether a path back still exists.
A full-fledged fifth act
A massive infernal gothic-themed location
3 new bosses and dozens of new enemy types
New armor sets, weapons, and spells
Continuation of the main storyline
New music tracks and cinematic cutscenes
Darker horror-focused elements
New late-game mechanics
Secrets and hidden lore
A brand-new co-op mode for Dark Dominion, inspired by the game’s darkest and most intense moments.
Players descend into a massive procedurally generated underground labyrinth hidden deep beneath the ruins of a fallen kingdom. This place has long been consumed by darkness, disease, and madness.
Every run through the labyrinth changes:
new pathways;
new traps;
randomized rooms;
hidden bosses;
multiple escape routes.
Free content updates
New bosses and world events
Continued improvements to the combat system
Ongoing development based on community feedback
Possible future expansions after Act V
“Dark Dominion is being created by a small team inspired by the atmosphere and challenge of classic games from the past.
We will continue improving the game, listening to the community, and expanding this dark world long after release.”
Hello everyone!
We continue to actively work on improving Dark Dominion, and today we are sharing another list of important fixes and improvements.
In this update, we have done a lot of work on game optimization. We improved overall stability across different locations, reduced system load in several areas, and continued fixing issues that could cause FPS drops, freezes, or unstable performance.
We also spent a lot of time working on level collisions. Many places where the character could get stuck in walls, corners, stairs, objects, or parts of the environment have been fixed. Movement through the world should now feel more stable and predictable.
Special attention was also given to the save system. We fixed issues related to creating two or more characters, which could previously cause incorrect loading, broken saves, or teleporting the character to the wrong location. Working with multiple save files should now be much more stable.
— Major optimization work has been done across the game. — Many problematic collision issues in different locations have been fixed. — Reduced the number of situations where the player could get stuck. — Improved enemy AI behavior. — Enemies now react more correctly to the player and the environment. — Fixed save issues related to having two or more characters. — Improved save loading stability. — Many animations are now smoother. — Improved transitions between some animations. — Improved character responsiveness in certain gameplay situations. — Fixed various minor UI issues. — Fixed several object interaction problems. — Performed additional technical cleanup inside the project. — Improved overall game stability.
We understand that there are still things in the game that need more work after release. Our team carefully reads your reviews, bug reports, and comments. Your feedback helps us find problems faster and continue improving the game.
Thank you to everyone who stays with us, reports bugs, and helps make Dark Dominion better.
Work on the next fixes is already in progress.
Dark Dominion — Bug Fix Update
Hello everyone!
We have released a new bug fix update for Dark Dominion, focused on improving the interface, controls, animations, and overall game stability.
Interface and Controls Fixes
- Fixed an issue where pressing ESC did not always close the inventory or equipment window correctly. The key now works more consistently and no longer causes menu overlap.
- Fixed a bug where the equipment window could remain stuck on the screen above other UI elements, blocking the player’s view. Reopening the menu should no longer cause widgets to overlap or freeze.
- Fixed incorrect slot selection order in the equipment menu, for example when switching between items or trying to equip gear. Slot selection now works in a more consistent and predictable way, as intended.
Gameplay and Animation Improvements
- Fixed several issues related to certain skills and their animations.
- Increased the speed of knockback and dodge animations by 20%, making movement and combat feel more responsive.
Localization
- Fixed part of the Chinese localization issues. Around 30% of the known Chinese translation problems have been corrected so far, and we will continue improving it in future updates.
Other Improvements
- At the beginning of the game, the knight who gives the player the first equipment is now highlighted, making it easier for new players to understand where to go.
- Improved several minor UI, sound, and gameplay-related issues.
We are continuing to work on bug fixes, improvements, optimization, and player feedback.
Thank you for staying with us and helping us make Dark Dominion better!
Hello everyone!
We have released a new bug fix update based on player feedback and our internal testing. This patch focuses on improving the early game experience, fixing several gameplay issues, and polishing some visual and technical elements.
Changes and fixes:
Added the Teleport Stone to the player’s inventory from the start of the game.
Added the ability to skip the initial intro cutscenes.
Improved gamepad/controller support.
Fixed camera behavior during the opening walking scene.
Fixed a bug where an enemy could stand up again after being killed with a fatality/finisher.
Fixed several texture issues across different locations.
Fixed cases where the player could fall through the level geometry.
Improved stability in some areas to reduce freezes and short gameplay interruptions.
Added minor technical and visual improvements.
We are continuing to work on fixing the remaining issues reported by players. Thank you for your patience, support, and feedback — it helps us improve the game step by step.
Hello everyone!
First of all, thank you to everyone playing Dark Dominion and sharing your impressions after release. We are a small team, and it means a lot to us to see players stepping into this dark world after several years of hard work.
We are carefully reading your reviews, discussions, and comments. We are truly happy that many of you are enjoying the atmosphere, world, bosses, and story. At the same time, we understand that some aspects still need improvement — especially combat responsiveness, controller support, lock-on behavior, and the pacing of the opening sections.
Right now, our main priority is preparing the first post-launch update focused on the most important gameplay improvements and quality-of-life changes. We are currently working on the following:
• improving combat responsiveness and the overall feel of combat; • adjusting dodge roll timings and animation behavior; • improving lock-on range and stability; • fixing controller support issues; • improving the pacing of the opening areas and cutscenes; • fixing bugs, polishing the UI, and improving various interactions reported by players.
We want Dark Dominion to become a stronger, more polished, and more enjoyable experience, and your feedback helps us understand what we should focus on first.
Once again, thank you for your support, criticism, patience, and honesty. We will soon share more details about the first update.
— ZERO5GAMES
13 MAY 2026
The wait is over.
After two years of relentless development, sleepless nights, and countless battles behind the scenes, Dark Dominion has officially launched on Steam.
Step into a dark post-apocalyptic gothic world consumed by madness, death, and despair. Explore cursed cities, forgotten cathedrals, and ruined lands haunted by creatures born from the abyss.
Prepare yourself for:
— Brutal souls-like combat — Powerful bosses and terrifying enemies — RPG progression and character builds — Atmospheric exploration in a dying world — A dark cinematic journey through ruins and nightmares
Every battle is dangerous. Every mistake can be your last. Only the strongest will survive the Dominion.
A small team of five developers poured everything into this project, and today we are proud to finally share it with players around the world.
The darkness rises. The realm is yours.
Dark Dominion launches the day after tomorrow — May 13.
Dead cities. Gothic ruins. Mad cultists. Creatures born within a dark, fairy-tale-like afterlife world.
A brutal souls-like experience awaits you, where every victory is earned through pain, and every mistake may be your last.
— A dark post-apocalyptic atmosphere
— Heavy combat and dangerous bosses
— RPG progression and world exploration
— A world where hope died long ago
A small team of five developers put everything we had into this project.
And on May 13, you will finally enter Dark Dominion and walk your path through the darkness.
Wishlist the game and prepare for the release.
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