Privateer 2: The Darkening: 30th Anniversary Edition Steam page analysis
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Privateer 2: The Darkening: 30th Anniversary Edition at a glance
Privateer 2: The Darkening is a definitive example of PC gaming expression during the mid-1990s. Now celebrated in this special 30th Anniversary Edition, the game has been restored in collaboration with the dedicated community.
- Price
- $4.99 (50% off now)
- Release
- Nov 5, 2026
- Steam reviews
- No reviews yet
- Playing now
- 15 players
- Followers
- 193
- Demo
- No
- Developer
- Origin Systems
- Languages
- 4 (English, French, German, Spanish - Spain languages with full audio support)
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Privateer 2: The Darkening: 30th Anniversary EditionOrigin Systems · 18 tags · 10 screenshotsSection scores weights from methodology v1
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critical3 of your first 5 screenshots are near-black+6 pts
Screenshots #1 (8), #3 (26), #5 (5) of 255 at thumbnail size. Steam shows the first 4 to 5 before the arrow.
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mediumToo few reviews to show a score+4 pts
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lowFewer trailers than similar games+3 pts
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Measured at 231 × 87: brightness 51/255, contrast 42, colorfulness 36, 48% near-black pixels.
Store copy short 65 · long 75
Short description · 227 / 300Privateer 2: The Darkening is a definitive example of PC gaming expression during the mid-1990s. Now celebrated in this special 30th Anniversary Edition, the game has been restored in collaboration with the dedicated community.
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Steam shows 4 to 5 thumbnails before the arrow. Red = near-black (under 30/255), amber = dark (under 45).
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Trailer, tags and setup
- warn1 trailer; the games Steam shows next to you have 5.
- warnTop five tags include Action.
- warn18 of 20 tag slots used.
- warn4 languages; similar games support 15.
- warnOnly website linked.
- ok6 GIFs or clips in the long description.
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- ✓ 6 GIFs or clips in the description
- ✓ Short description uses 227 of 300 characters
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Privateer 2: The Darkening: 30th Anniversary Edition: common questions
Is Privateer 2: The Darkening: 30th Anniversary Edition on Steam?
Yes. Privateer 2: The Darkening: 30th Anniversary Edition is on Steam (app ID 3067130) at store.steampowered.com/app/3067130.
When did Privateer 2: The Darkening: 30th Anniversary Edition come out?
Privateer 2: The Darkening: 30th Anniversary Edition was released on Steam on Nov 5, 2026.
How much does Privateer 2: The Darkening: 30th Anniversary Edition cost on Steam?
Privateer 2: The Darkening: 30th Anniversary Edition costs $4.99 on Steam in the US, 50% off when we last checked. Regional prices differ.
Are Privateer 2: The Darkening: 30th Anniversary Edition's Steam reviews good?
Privateer 2: The Darkening: 30th Anniversary Edition has no Steam reviews yet.
Does Privateer 2: The Darkening: 30th Anniversary Edition have a demo?
There was no demo on Privateer 2: The Darkening: 30th Anniversary Edition's Steam page when we last checked.
Who made Privateer 2: The Darkening: 30th Anniversary Edition?
Privateer 2: The Darkening: 30th Anniversary Edition is made by Origin Systems and published by Electronic Arts.
What kind of game is Privateer 2: The Darkening: 30th Anniversary Edition?
Steam players tag it 1990's, Action, Combat, Flight, Retro. Privateer 2: The Darkening is a definitive example of PC gaming expression during the mid-1990s. Now celebrated in this special 30th Anniversary Edition, the game has been restored in collaboration with the dedicated community.
Scored with methodology v1. A higher score means a clearer page, not guaranteed sales.