Divergences of Darkness Mod is a game utility application from modder capitanloco6. It is a mod for the second expansion pack of Victoria II, Heart of Darkness. Here, players can experience new events different from the current timeline played in the colonial race simulator.

Divergences of Darkness continues the legacy of Divergences: An Alter Vicky mod made by Kinniken. Here, there are PODs that are not bound to each other. It also makes the content based on player choice. However, it is based on the latest version of the Pop Demand Mod, which players found to be bloated. 

What does the mod offer?

Victoria II is a war game that takes players to the 19th century and lets them control and manage a nation state, including its political, economic, military, and technological aspects. The game, like its predecessor, received a generally favorable review, which paved the way for the release of expansion packs, such as the Heart of Darkness. Moreover, modders came up with mods to add something new to the original gameplay.

Divergences of Darkness Mod is one of these mods. It is an alternate history mod, which presents a different world than what is depicted in the vanilla game. There are many points of divergence here, with events that are not the same as the current timeline. The PODs are also not bound to each other, which then leads to a new storyline.

The mod also brings tons of new countries, cultures, events, and graphics. Moreover, it made the content based on player choices, expanding the existing set of events and decisions. As mentioned, the mod is adapted from the Pop Demand Mod. It also borrowed some things from the Concert of Europe. However, some players find the base mod to be a big bloated mess with very easy gameplay.

Should you try it?

Overall, Divergences of Darkness Mod is a great addition to the already good game. With this mod, you can experience an alternate universe with a completely different timeline. There are many events that are not the same as the vanilla game, offering a different experience. Moreover, you can conquer new countries and learn about new cultures. However, some countries have less content than others.