2K Games has released a single player demo of The Darkness on Xbox Live Martketplace. The demo features three early levels in the game including the Tunnel, Cemetery and Grinders Lane.

Developed by Starbreeze Studios, The Darkness is a first person action game that is set in the underworld of New York City. Players will assume the role of Jackie Estacado, mafia hitman and heir to The Darkness, an ancient power that awakens within him on his 21st birthday. Jackie must use traditional weapons and learn to command his new powers as he seeks revenge on his crime family.

The Darkness was released on the 25th of June for the Xbox 360 and PS3.