DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

FromSoftware, Inc. · Bandai Namco Entertainment

Released: Apr 1, 2015
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Last updated: 16 Sep 2026, 04:07 GMT

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18 Jun 2026Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Dark Souls 2 seamless co-op mod is "close" to being playtest-ready, having morphed into one of its creator's "most complicated and ambitious projects to date"
Prolific FromSoft game multiplayer modder Yui is "close" to being ready to open up alpha testing of their latest seamless co-op mod, this time for Dark Souls 2 . Despite it following the the footsteps of their seamless co-op mods for the likes of Elden Ring , Nightreign , and the
26 Apr 2025PCGamesN
Dark Souls 2 Seamless Co-op is on the way, and it'll revamp the splitting RPG
I'm always happy to revisit Dark Souls 2 . It's definitely the black sheep of Fromsoftware's oeuvre, but its penchant for off-kilter design decisions keeps me coming back. The abundance of life gems, nonsensical level layouts, and adaptability stat are just some of the bizarre ch
05 Mar 2024PCGamesN
Overlooked Dark Souls sequel getting a remaster mod, ten years later
The modder behind the ongoing Dark Souls Re-Remastered project is setting their sights on an oft-overlooked FromSoftware game next, as they plan to remaster vanilla Dark Souls 2 . Upscaled textures, dynamic shadows, and more are on the agenda, so if you've wanted a reason to retu
03 Nov 2022PCGamesN
Dark Souls 2 now much harder as mod flips FromSoftware RPG upside down
Dark Souls 2, the tricky, 2014 Soulsborne sequel by FromSoftware, is suddenly a lot harder thanks to a new Dark Souls mod that flips the entire RPG game upside down, a decent challenge if you're done with Elden Ring and Sekiro, but certainly not for the faint of heart. Read the r
25 Oct 2022Developer post
Online features for the PC version have been reactivated.
Online features for the PC version of Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin (DX11) have been reactivated. Thank you once more for your patience and support .
08 Apr 2022Developer post
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29 Dec 2021PCGamesN
Dark Souls 2 community prepares for its annual newcomer co-op event
If, like me , you're someone who has always heard lots about the Dark Souls series but have yet to play them, now is the time to consider dipping a toe into their mysterious waters. The Dark Souls II community is gearing up for the annual Return to Drangelic event, wherein the RP
04 Nov 2021Developer post
Explore ELDEN RING with new narrated preview video and pre-order now.
Experience a first-look at narrated ELDEN RING gameplay giving players a deep-dive into the following areas of the game: Vast world design – the meticulously designed ”Lands Between” brings unprecedented immersion to FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Secrets hide around every
Experience a first-look at narrated ELDEN RING gameplay giving players a deep-dive into the following areas of the game:

Vast world design – the meticulously designed ”Lands Between” brings unprecedented immersion to FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Secrets hide around every corner of this immense world encouraging exploration for those who dare venture off the beaten path.
Legacy Dungeons – Large multi-level dungeons evoking classic FromSoftware level design are integrated into the overworld.
Traversal – Ride like the wind across The Lands Between on your Spectral Steed, and even engage in combat while on horseback.
Combat – Players can engage with a variety of basic or advanced combat options across a number of weapon types and magical disciplines.
Multiplayer – Team up with friends and help other Tarnished take down powerful foes with co-op multiplayer.
Pre-order ELDEN RING today to gain access to following items:

Digital Adventure Guide, containing useful information to help players as they enter The Lands Between.
Bonus Gesture ‘The Ring’ – Receive a gesture at the start of the game. *Gesture can also be obtained in-game.
Adventure and danger await any Tarnished daring enough to enter The Lands Between and attempt to claim themselves The Elden Lord starting on February 25, 2022.
Watch on YouTube
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1245620/ELDEN_RING/
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05 Aug 2021Developer post
ELDEN RING Coming Soon
The next adventure from FromSoftware awaits. Wishlist now!
17 Feb 2021PCGamesN
Dark Souls 2 is much better than you remember
Look, Elden Ring is potentially still years away, which means Souls fans on PC could be in the middle of a very long wait for more brutally difficult FromSoftware goodness. The perfect remedy for this restlessness? Revisiting the dark horse of the Souls trilogy: Dark Souls 2. I k
29 May 2020Eurogamer
Five of the Best: Game Over screens
Five of the Best is a weekly series about the small details we rush past when we're playing but which shape a game in our memory for years to come. Details like the way a character jumps or the title screen you load into, or the potions you use and maps you refer back to. We've t
27 Feb 2017Developer post
Dark Souls II SOTFS - Server maintenance
Bearers of the Curse, Dark Souls II Scholar of the First Sin servers will undergo maintenance at the following times: PST: Tuesday, February 28th - 6pm to 10pm CET: Wednesday, March 1st - 3pm to 5pm JST: Wednesday, March 1st - 11am to 3pm Thank you for your understanding.
Bearers of the Curse,
Dark Souls II Scholar of the First Sin servers will undergo maintenance at the following times:

PST: Tuesday, February 28th - 6pm to 10pm
CET: Wednesday, March 1st - 3pm to 5pm
JST: Wednesday, March 1st - 11am to 3pm
Thank you for your understanding.
Original post
27 Feb 2017Developer post
Dark Souls II SOTFS - Server maintenance
Bearers of the Curse, Dark Souls II Scholar of the First Sin servers will undergo maintenance at the following times: PST: Tuesday, February 28th - 6pm to 10pm CET: Wednesday, March 1st - 3pm to 5pm JST: Wednesday, March 1st - 11am to 3pm Thank you for your understanding.
Bearers of the Curse,
Dark Souls II Scholar of the First Sin servers will undergo maintenance at the following times:

PST: Tuesday, February 28th - 6pm to 10pm
CET: Wednesday, March 1st - 3pm to 5pm
JST: Wednesday, March 1st - 11am to 3pm
Thank you for your understanding.
Original post
25 Feb 2017Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Now is a good time to return to Dark Souls 2
If you fancy going back through all Dark Souls before the series wraps up with the final DLC in March , now’s a great time to return to Dark Souls 2 . Today sees the start of Return to Drangleic, an unofficial community-run event to draw players back and revitalise multiplayer. S
21 Jun 2016Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Steam Charts: Killer Hits
Like a man dancing to Belle & Sebastian, last week’s best-selling Steam games saw some shaking at the top but not a lot of movement below. IS YOUR FAVOURITE GAME HERE AND WHAT DOES IT SAY ABOUT YOU AS A PERSON IF IT’S NOT? …
12 Jun 2016Announcement
Daily Deal - DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin, 66% Off
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06 May 2016Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Facing Our Demons: RPS Discuss Dark Souls, Difficulty And Death
Dark Souls III is a favourite here at RPS , but it hasn’t lit a fire in the hearts of the entire team. Recently, Alec jumped into the game, having observed the series from afar for some time, and shared his thoughts . He, Pip and Adam gathered to discuss the appeal of the series,
25 Apr 2016Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Endgame: Why Dark Souls III Is A Fitting Finale
Dark Souls III is a superb entry in From Software’s series, and in both design and lore it feels like a fitting finale. Is it time to move on? One day, many years from now, when I have a family that I hang out with by way of a VR headset while in real life we all fester in our is
14 Apr 2016Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Dark Souls Uncompromising Design Leaves No Space For An Easy Mode
Dark Souls isn’t for everyone in the same way that a bowl of piping hot broth isn’t for everyone. Let it cool for a while, add some seasoning, and people might happily tuck in and enjoy, but if you expect them to eat it exactly as you would whether that’s by chugging it down in a
11 Apr 2016Rock, Paper, Shotgun
The RPG Scrollbars: Hollow Pursuits
Ever had one of those games that you just long to get into, but can’t? There haven’t been many I’ve wanted to get into more than the Dark Souls series. To sink into the world I see people talking about on my Twitter feed. To have that sense of discovery in ash and ember. For that

Updates & announcements

Thank you once more for your patience and support.

Experience a first-look at narrated ELDEN RING gameplay giving players a deep-dive into the following areas of the game:

Pre-order ELDEN RING today to gain access to following items: