DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
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About DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
A definitive remaster of the punishing action RPG featuring overhauled enemy placements and enhanced six-player online functionality.
Session Length
Long sessions — expect 90+ minute campaigns
Progress is measured by bonfire reach, typically requiring longer sessions to overcome bosses.
Time to finish
- Main story
- ~36 h
- Main + extras
- ~61 h
- Completionist
- ~102 h
reported estimate · based on solo play
reported estimate · based on solo play
reported estimate · based on solo play
Co-op summary for DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
Co-op support by platform
| Platform / version | Online | Group size | Online max | Couch | Split-screen | Local max | LAN | Campaign | Drop-in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows PCBase game | Supported | 2–3 | 6 | Not supported | Not supported | Not verified | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
| Steam DeckBase game | Supported | Not verified | 6 | Not supported | Not supported | Not verified | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
| PlayStation 5Base game | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| PlayStation 4Base game | Supported | Not verified | 6 | Not supported | Not supported | Not verified | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
| PlayStation 3Base game | Supported | Not verified | 6 | Not supported | Not supported | Not verified | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
| Xbox Series X|SBase game | Supported | Not verified | 6 | Not supported | Not supported | Not verified | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
| Xbox OneBase game | Supported | Not verified | 6 | Not supported | Not supported | Not verified | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
| Xbox 360Base game | Supported | Not verified | 6 | Not supported | Not supported | Not verified | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
- Session capacity
- up to 4
Multiplayer notes
What to know before you play
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin crossplay support
Crossplay: Not available
Specific platform combinations are not verified yet.
Before you play
Compatibility may vary by edition, store or server. "Not verified" means there is no record either way.
- On Windows (base), playstation_3 (base), PS4 (base), Steam Deck (base), xbox_360 (base), Xbox One (base), Xbox Series (base), each player plays on their own screen (no couch or split-screen).
Choose an edition with online support
On PS4, Xbox One and Windows DirectX 11, FromSoftware lists online services as ongoing. The PS3 and Xbox 360 services ended on March 31, 2024, including co-op, invasions and duels.
Older saves do not transfer
On PS4, Xbox One and Windows DirectX 11, you cannot import saves from the PS3, Xbox 360 or Windows DirectX 9 versions.
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Designed for friends who want to play together. Best when you can dedicate a full evening — this one rewards longer sessions. Ideal for squads that thrive on fast-paced teamwork and reflexes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin have co-op?
Yes. DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin supports online co-op on some platform/edition versions.
How many players can play DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin together?
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin has verified co-op group sizes for specific platform/edition versions. Platform/edition details: Windows 2–3 · playstation_3 not verified · PS4 not verified · PS5 not verified · Steam Deck not verified · xbox_360 not verified · Xbox One not verified · Xbox Series not verified.
Does DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin support crossplay?
No. DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin does not support crossplay.
What kind of game is DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is a Action RPG game best suited for long co-op sessions (~90 minutes).
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