DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

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About DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

About this game

The most rewarding game of 2014 now comes augmented on PS4, Xbox ONE and PC with improved content & graphics. Enjoy the complete Dark Souls II experience with Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin. Hallmark challenge & reward await you with enhancements fueled by the passion and talent of famed Japanese studio FromSoftware.

Key Features

  • Definitive Edition Scholar of the First Sin features the original Dark Souls II as well as the 3 acclaimed DLC and an array of all-new content for a complete adventure that will take you from Majula to the ice-cold world of "Frozen Eleum Loyce“.

  • Improved graphics With Scholar of the First Sin, Dark Souls II comes on PS4 and Xbox One for every RPG fan’s delight. Enjoy a all-new level of graphics, sound, and lighting for an even deeper universe.

  • Exclusive Content Scholar of the First Sin offers a brand new experience and challenge. The new NPC character and events expand the story while the additional enemies and enhanced online mode will put your skill to the test.

Game Details

Platform:
steam
Release Date:
April 01, 2015
Developer:
FromSoftware Inc.
Publisher:
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Rating:
ESRB rating of 13
PEGI rating of 16
USK rating of 16
Franchise:
Dark Souls
Genres:
Souls-like
Action RPG

Hack and Slash
Features:
Steam Achievements
Full controller support

Singleplayer

Multiplayer

Co-op

Product Requirements

Steam account required for game activation and installation 

MINIMUM
Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8,1 64bit   
AMD® A8 3870 3,6 Ghz or Intel® Core ™ i3 2100 3.1Ghz   
4 GB RAM   
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 465, ATI Radeon™ HD 6870   
Broadband Internet Connection   
DX11   
23 GB available space   
DirectX 11 sound device   
Controller support: Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) recommended  

RECOMENDED
Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows8.1 64bit
AMD® FX 8150 3.6 GHz or Intel® Core™ i7 2600 3.4 GHz
8 GB RAM
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750, ATI Radeon™ HD 7850
Broadband Internet Connection
DX11
23 GB available space
DirectX 11 sound device 
Controller support: Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) recommended

Critic Reviews

79

GameStar

87 / 100
"Scholar of the First Sin is the ultimate Dark Souls 2, no question."

Game Revolution

80 / 100
"Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin targets two audiences: newcomers and veterans. In both cases it succeeds."

3DJuegos

90 / 100
"If you have yet to experience Dark Souls II, Scholar of the First Sin is the best way to do it."
Reviews provided by MetaCritic

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin Statistics

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~40 Hours
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~60 Hours
30.83%
>= 80 Hours
44.67%
Achievement Hunter?
44.67% of players played this game for >= 80 Hours!

Difficulty Statistics

Difficulty Rating

Simple
0.66%
Easy
1.71%
Just Right
16.58%
Tough
65.26%
Unforgiving
15.79%
Don't Ragequit! 65.26%  of players consider this game to be Tough

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Play Behaviour

Tried It
1.82%
Played It
10.18%
Halfway
10.42%
Beat It
43.15%
Conquered It
34.42%
Completionist! 34.42%  of players have Conquered It

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin User Reviews

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User Rating

Average score from 17 ratings
79% of users would recommend this.
4.5

User Ratings Breakdown

5 Stars
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4 Stars
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yopyop
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Fflawed but still dark souls. It can be infuriating at times but not in an intentional, souls-like way.
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Jason
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Very good game, the graphics felt a little aged to start with, but now I'm more than used to it, looks really good now, especially in 4K.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are you ready for a challenge? 17% of GameFAQs users said the difficulty is Just Right. 81% of GameFAQs users said DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is Tough or Unforgiving.
According to PEGI, DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is suitable for players aged 16 and above.
Yes, DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is Steam Deck Verified.
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck

Steam account required for game activation and installation 

MINIMUM
Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8,1 64bit   
AMD® A8 3870 3,6 Ghz or Intel® Core ™ i3 2100 3.1Ghz   
4 GB RAM   
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 465, ATI Radeon™ HD 6870   
Broadband Internet Connection   
DX11   
23 GB available space   
DirectX 11 sound device   
Controller support: Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) recommended  

RECOMENDED
Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows8.1 64bit
AMD® FX 8150 3.6 GHz or Intel® Core™ i7 2600 3.4 GHz
8 GB RAM
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750, ATI Radeon™ HD 7850
Broadband Internet Connection
DX11
23 GB available space
DirectX 11 sound device 
Controller support: Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) recommended

The average playtime for GameFAQs users is 67 hours. 95% of users played DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin for over 40 hours.
75% of critics on Metacritic recommend DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin. The Metascore is 79 out of 100.
79% of Fanatical users recommend DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin. The average review score is 4.5/5
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin was released on April 01, 2015
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin was developed by FromSoftware Inc.
Fanatical users tagged DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin as Souls-like, Action RPG, and Hack and Slash
Yes, Fanatical users tagged DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin as Souls-like
Yes, Fanatical users tagged DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin as Action RPG
Yes, Fanatical users tagged DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin as Hack and Slash

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