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Perfect Dark Release Date Speculation, Story, News, Gameplay, Platforms

Here's everything you need to know about Perfect Dark, including release date speculation, story, gameplay, platforms, and more.
Perfect Dark Release Date Speculation, Story, News, Gameplay, Platforms

Of all the upcoming big-budget Xbox first-party games, Perfect Dark is arguably the one that stands out the most. A reboot of the 2000's spy-thriller of the same name, Perfect Dark is a first-person action game from the newly formed Xbox Studio - The Initiative, and Crystal Dynamics, the studio widely known for the Tomb Raider series. 

Ever since its announcement, Perfect Dark has been at the center of the attention of many Xbox fans. In many ways, this could be the Uncharted equivalent of the action blockbuster Xbox needs. Unfortunately, this "AAAA" game continues to be shrouded in mystery even two years after its initial reveal. That said, here's everything we do know about Perfect Dark, including its release date, story, gameplay, and more. 

Updated on 4 April 2024: This article was updated and checked for the latest 'Perfect Dark' news and leaks.

Latest Perfect Dark News & Leaks

This section contains all the latest news, leaks, and general information about the upcoming Perfect Dark game, which we consistently update to bring you new details.

4 April 2024: Still waiting for any new Perfect Dark news to share!

We will continue our search, so stay tuned.

4 January 2024: While you wait, check out the Perfect Dark fan-made PC port in action.
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6 April 2023: Could Perfect Dark appear at an Xbox Games Showcase this year?
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5 January 2023: New Perfect Dark info this year?

We will continue to search for any new Perfect Dark information via news or leaks as we head into 2023.

8 December: Watch The Game Awards 2022 live!

While nothing is confirmed just yet, it makes a lot of sense for Perfect Dark to show up at The Game Awards 2022, considering an expected release date of late 2023 or early 2024.

Tune in the watch The Game Awards 2022 via the YouTube stream embedded below. It kicks off on 8 December at 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT and 9 December at 00:30 GMT.

Perfect Dark Story

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Perfect Dark is an "eco sci-fi" game set in the near future with ecological imbalances. (Picture: The Initiative)

Perfect Dark is an "eco sci-fi" game set in the near future with ecological imbalances. Natural disasters are a regular occurrence, and sadly, the mega-corporations in control aren't doing anything to save this drowning futuristic society. 
You play as Joanna Dark, an agent of Carrington Institute, who was also the protagonist in the Past Perfect Dark games. Aside from being the main character, her role in the upcoming reboot remains unclear at the moment. 

Perfect Dark Gameplay & News

 

Perfect Dark is a spy action game that plays from a first-person perspective. If the previous installments are any indication, expect a host of unique gadgets at your disposal, alongside modern weaponry. Joanna is very agile, so expect to shoot, slide, dodge, and jump a lot. 

Sadly, it's too early to comment on how exactly Perfect Dark will play out since The Initiative has yet to reveal any gameplay footage for the game.

Perfect Dark Release Date Speculation

At the time of writing, there is no official confirmed release date for Perfect Dark, but in this article, you’ll find all (if any) information that the developer shared, as well as some speculation from Ginx on when we could see it launch.

Rumors in the past have suggested a 2023 or 2024 release window though nothing significant has come up that would indicate the same. 

If a 2023 or a 2024 release window is real, an update at The Game Awards 2022 will make a lot of sense. 

Perfect Dark Platforms

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Perfect Dark is an Xbox and PC-exclusive title. (Picture: The Initiative)

While Microsoft hasn't specified the platforms yet, you could expect Perfect Dark to release exclusively on Xbox Series X/S and PC. Microsoft has confirmed that it will also be a day one Xbox Game Pass title. 

That's everything you need to know about the upcoming Perfect Dark reboot from The Initiative.