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Dark Souls II

Released

  • PlayStation 3
  • PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Xbox 360

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Dark Souls II is an action role-playing game set in the kingdom of Drangleic. Players control the Bearer of the Curse, navigating a dark, interconnected world filled with challenging enemies and complex boss encounters. Combat emphasizes precise timing, stamina management, and adaptability, with options for dual-wielding, varied weapon types, and a flexible character progression system. The online servers were shut down on March 31st, 2024.

Developer
FromSoftware
Publisher
FromSoftware, Bandai Namco Entertainment
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Themes
Action, Fantasy
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective
Third person
Age ratings
CLASSIND 16, GRAC 19+, CERO D, ACB M, USK 16, PEGI 16, ESRB T
Time to beat
20 h rushed · 60 h normally · 88 h completionist
IGDB rating
85 / 100 (871 ratings)
Also known as
Dark Souls 2, DS2

Release dates

PlatformRelease
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3 · North America · Japan · Europe
Xbox 360 · North America · Japan · Europe

Screenshots

  • Dark Souls II screenshot 1
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  • Dark Souls II screenshot 3
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  • Dark Souls II screenshot 5

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