This game releases on different days according to which European country you are in. You are on the EA Store site for Ireland which is the default site for many other European countries, and the release date for Darkspore on this site is: Midnight on 29th April 2011

the sci-fi universe of Darkspore, a new breed of Action-RPG in which you battle across alien worlds against a deadly foe. Collect an arsenal of living weapons - genetic heroes with different combat abilities - and upgrade them with tens of thousands of collectible body parts and armor utilising technology from the award-winning Spore Creature Creator. Fight in co-op and solo battles against hordes of genetically mutated Darkspore enemies and bosses, or in PvP arena battles against other players.

FEATURES

• Collect – Build a powerful squad! Collect more than 25 Genetic Heroes and upgrade them with tens of thousands of collectible parts, armor and weapons.

• Customise – Make each of your Heroes truly unique with loot collected throughout the game. See statistical advantages and disadvantages of equipped gear, in real time, with a nearly limitless array of combinations at your fingertips for a truly individual gameplay experience.

• Fight – Explore the galaxy with your squads, defeating the Darkspore in the solo or co-op campaign or challenging other players in PvP.


The Digital Deluxe Edition gives you access to the Day One Pack – Own the most powerful squad on day one:

Enhance your day one squad with an EXCLUSIVE CHARACTER UNLOCK:Get instant access to a Cyber Tempest character. Use his special tech abilities in combination with others in your squad to gain a strategic advantage over the competition.

Secure your SPECIAL ARMOR PACK: Field an upgraded squad on day one with this exclusive armor pack featuring three stat-boosting items.