Dark Souls II 2014

About

On Steam, 87% of 33,472 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 162 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 274 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck. It won the German Computer Game Award – Audience Award.

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.

Story

The kingdom of Drangleic, once prosperous under King Vendrick, has crumbled over the ages. War between humans and giants, the king's unexplained disappearance, and the spreading Undead Curse have reduced the land to ruin. The player takes the role of an undead traveler who arrives in Drangleic seeking a cure for their affliction, drawn by the faint hope that something in this decaying kingdom might reverse the curse that condemns them to an endless cycle of death and hollowing.

What is happening now

Dark Souls II is a challenging action-RPG that launched in 2014 across PlayStation 3, PC, and Xbox 360. The game has maintained an active presence nearly a decade after release, with recent technical improvements expanding its accessibility. The original Dark Souls II recently achieved Steam Deck Verified status, though with some minor graphics and display issues noted during certification. Its enhanced version, Scholar of the Sin, had already earned Verified status previously. Beyond technical updates, the game continues to draw reassessment from players and critics who argue its reputation has improved over time relative to initial reception, positioning it more favorably within the broader Souls series conversation.