2K Games has revealed that Faith No More’s Mike Patton will be stepping out of the spotlight and into the shadows to reprise his role as demonic entity The Darkness in The Darkness II.
Speaking on the news, 2K boss man Christoph Hartmann commented, "The story behind The Darkness II wouldn’t be complete or authentic without the character of The Darkness,” adding, "Mike Patton brings a completely unique perspective to the role which is essential in creating the world of The Darkness."
Due out on PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360 later this year, The Darkness II reunites players with original hero Jackie Estacado, who inherited The Darkness on his 21st birthday.
Rather than moping about the place lamenting the pesky curse that has befallen him, Estacado puts his demonic powers to good use by flinging about his enemies with Demon Arms and pumping them full of lead with twin firearms. Well, a guy’s got to have a day job, after all.
Stay tuned for more on The Darkness II as it breaks.