Playing Darksiders Nets You Bonus Items In Sequel

THQ revealed a special bonus armor and weapon for those who completed or played the first Darksiders game. If you simply played the game, you'll be able to unlock the Pauldron of the Horsemen, a level 5 armor that boosts all of Death's stats and critical damage. If you finished the first game, you unlock a level 1 scythe called the Chaos Fang, which boosts Death's damage and critical damage.

THQ says the in-game bonus items are based on Achievements you have unlocked, not the save file.

Darksiders II is out August 14.

[Source: THQ]