2K Games announces October release dates for The Darkness II, saying Digital Extremes' horror-themed first-person shooter sequel is due in North America on October 4 and internationally on October 7. This new trailer highlights the North American date, and another version of the clip on Eurogamer reflects the international date. Here's word:

The Darkness II is a well of dark and imaginative violence that breaks from the traditional FPS conventions with its uniquely stylized gameplay. The fervid Quad-Wielding(TM) gameplay empowers players to slash, grab, and throw objects and enemies using ruthless Demon Arms, while simultaneously firing two weapons. Layered with intricate uses of dark versus light gameplay, the game engulfs players in a whole other level of sophisticated combat. Combined with a complex and twisted storyline, and stylistic violence that is visualized through a hand-painted graphic noir technique, The Darkness II harkens back to its roots of the comic book origins for fans and newcomers alike.