Key Takeaways
1. Removal from Epic Games Store: Dark and Darker will be completely unavailable on the Epic Games Store after March 2025 and will be taken out of player libraries on November 1, 2025, due to a court ruling.
2. Refunds for Players: Players who purchased the Legendary Status upgrade will receive full refunds, returned to their original payment method when possible; no refunds will be issued for Redstone Shards.
3. Free Offering History: The game was previously available for free on the Epic Games Store during a holiday giveaway event in December 2024, offering the complete Legendary Status edition for 24 hours.
4. Future Availability: Players can still access Dark and Darker on other platforms, such as Chaf Games (Ironmace’s launcher), although the duration of this support is uncertain due to ongoing legal issues.
5. Customer Support for Refunds: Players who do not receive their refunds by July 1, 2025, should contact Epic’s customer support for assistance.
Dark and Darker, the dungeon crawler game developed by Ironmace Games, will soon be entirely unavailable on the Epic Games Store. An official message was sent to users, confirming that after being removed from the store in March 2025, it will also be taken out of all player libraries on November 1, 2025. This decision follows a court ruling in South Korea that involves Nexon and Ironmace.
Refunds for Players
For players who bought the Legendary Status upgrade, full refunds will be provided. Epic stated that refunds will be returned to the original payment method whenever possible. In situations where that’s not doable, the money will go to the player’s Epic account balance instead. However, it’s important to note that no refunds will be given for Redstone Shards, which are the game’s currency for microtransactions. Existing shards can still be used up until the game’s final removal date.
A Brief Free Offering
Although the paid version is being taken down, it’s interesting to point out that Dark and Darker was once available for free on the Epic Games Store during the holiday giveaway event in 2024. This offer, which included the complete Legendary Status edition, lasted only 24 hours from December 23 to 24. It was part of Epic’s yearly tradition of giving away one premium game each day leading up to New Year’s.
Future Availability on Other Platforms
After the game is removed from Epic, players will still have the option to play it on other platforms that officially support it, like Chaf Games, which is Ironmace’s own launcher. It’s uncertain how long this support will last, given that the legal issues are still ongoing.
For those who haven’t received their refunds by July 1, 2025, it is suggested that they reach out to Epic’s customer support directly for assistance.
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