The main focus of the game is the intuitive, fluid and accurate throwing dynamics, which are greatly enhanced from last years title and specifically tailored for each format, as opposed to direct ports. For even more authenticity, genuine darts physics now play a key role; for example, different barrel weights affect players throws. This adds greatly to the games overall real-world experience.

Responding to feedback regarding last years game, asking for even more realism, PDC World Championship Darts 2008 is based around an in-depth career mode, featuring the seven major tournaments in the PDC calendar, with events taking place in faithfully re-created official PDC tournament venues.