Dark Souls II

Dark Souls II

Role-playing (RPG) • Adventure
2014

Dark Souls II is an upcoming Role-playing (RPG)/Adventure game releasing on PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360. Scheduled to launch on March 11, 2014.

Developed by FromSoftware and published by FromSoftware, Bandai Namco Entertainment.

Release Date: 03/12/2014

Released
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Story

Dark Souls II is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in March 2014. Set in the kingdom of Drangleic, players control the Bearer of the Curse, seeking to cure their undead curse. The game features challenging combat, deep lore, and a dark, atmospheric world. It introduces new mechanics like dual-wielding and a flexible character progression system, with improved multiplayer options for cooperative and PvP play. The online servers were shut down on March 31st, 2024.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 3PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox 360

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)Adventure

Developer

  • FromSoftware

Publishers

  • FromSoftware
  • Bandai Namco Entertainment

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Third person

Multiplayer

  • Online Co-op: 3 players

Part of

  • Dark Souls franchise

Ratings & Reviews

90%
Critic Score
20 reviews
79%
User Score
752 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionFantasy

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

Key Features

medievalbrutaldarkmagic3dmetroidvaniadeathaction-adventure

Release Information

Primary Release Date

March 11, 2014

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PlayStation 3

March 13, 2014
Japan
March 11, 2014
North America
March 14, 2014
Europe

PC (Microsoft Windows)

April 25, 2014
Worldwide

Xbox 360

March 11, 2014
North America
March 13, 2014
Japan
March 14, 2014
Europe

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Dark Souls II on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Dark Souls II, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dark Souls II