Unlike the first game's long campaign, DDII focuses on distinct expeditions.
This is the "bagel's" core, acting as the metaprogression hub where you spend "Candles of Hope" to unlock permanent upgrades.
Players could finally progress through all five "Confessions" (Acts), each with its own unique final boss.
The 1.0 version refined how heroes interact, making their bonds—or hatred for one another—central to surviving the road.