Disgaea games keep getting bigger and bigger. And with one of the narrative themes of Disgaea 6 being about excess, of course this is going to be a pretty huge game.
So how big is it? How many episodes are there in Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny? If you want to see a complete list of episodes and maps in Disgaea 6‘s main story, then I’ve got your back.
I should warn you that this is pretty spoiler-y. If you want to go into Disgaea 6 completely blind, then turn back now. But if you don’t mind seeing some chapter names and seeing the game’s twisty chapter structure, then read on!
The bonus characters
The western release of Disgaea 6 comes with four extra characters right out of the box. In fact, I had a review copy more than three weeks early, and these characters were already available to me as soon as I installed the game, even though none of the other DLC was available. Because of this, I think it’s worth mentioning them as part of the base game.
In order to acquire those characters, you must complete each of their stages. You have access to these maps super early in the game (you just have to go to the DLC shop to claim them), so I’m going to list them here. Note that these stages scale to slightly above your current level, so with a big team, they’re doable really early on. There’s really no reason to wait.
Dimensional Signpost
- Final Battlefield – Complete this stage to unlock Adell from Disgaea 2
- Zenon’s Dead Dreams – Complete this stage to unlock Rozalin from Disgaea 2
- Overlord’s Recital – Complete this stage to unlock Girl Laharl from Disgaea D2
- Root of Reincarnation – Complete this stage to unlock Asagi
The main story
The main story has 10 episodes, and each of those has four or five maps. Here’s a complete list:
Episode 1: Prinny World
- Outset Wasteland
- Wasteland Cliff
- Scorched Plains
- Fissure Hill
Episode 2: Human World
- Throne Room
- Castle Town
- Rich Man’s Plaza
- Bourgeois Aqueduct
- Open Market
Episode 3: Musical World
- Sunbeam Ruins
- Wellspring Slope
- Castella Forest
- Floating Archipelago
- Mt. Vernal
Episode 4: TV World
- Research Facility
- Central Hallway
- Control Room
- Warp Station
- Command Room
Episode 5: Magic School
- Enchanted Gateway
- Common Area
- Library
- Dining Hall
- Lecture Hall
Episode 6: Neo-Human World
- Influx
- Castle Corridor
- Storage Area
- Royal Chamber
- Royal Chamber II
Episode 7: Musical World II
- Happiness Hills
- Brooklet Bluffs
- Sing-Song Square
- Skydream Street
- Fairy-Tale Fields
Episode 8: TV-to-Movie World
- Prism Street
- Stairs of Courage
- Shipping Yard
- Evil HQ
- Evil Rooftop Port
Episode 9: Magic School (Past)
- Elemental Trinity
- Wisdom Way
- Exam Room
- Exam Room II
- Exam Room III
Episode 10: Zed’s World
- Accursed Acreage
- Time-Worn Tomb
- Banquet of the Dead
- Lost Souls Ridge
- Dawn of Rebirth
Act 2
Yes, Episode 10 really plays up the fact that it’s the end of the game. When you complete it, the credits even roll! But then you realize you’ve just entered Act 2. Surprise!
Episode 1: Overlord’s Keep
- Darkest Assembly
- Darkest Assembly II
- Grand Staircase
- Gallery of Purgatory
- Griffon Chamber
Episode 2: Icefield World
- Demon Freezer
- Ice Hell Unleashed
- Silver Crossing
- Winter Wind
- Biting Rime
Episode 3: Zed’s World Again
- Rancorous Ridge
- Spreading Fear
- Miasmic Marsh
- Miasmic Marsh II
- Fool’s Coffin
Episode 4: Peaceful World
- Ten’s Fridge
- Hei’s Backstreet
- Mizuchi’s Passing
- Anne’s Plaza
- Bell of Blessing
Episode 5: Re:Overlord’s Keep
- Infernal Sentries
- Double Trouble
- Path to Imbalance
- Demonic Chamber
- Expanse of Solitude
This is where the main story ends. But, as we all know, this is just the beginning of the Disgaea experience. Disgaea 6 includes a robust postgame, and there’s plenty more to do yet. May your grind be long and filled with rewards!