2026-06-18 08:55 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Prolific FromSoft game multiplayer modder Yui is "close" to being ready to open up alpha testing of their latest seamless co-op mod, this time for Dark Souls 2. Despite it following the the footsteps of their seamless co-op mods for the likes of Elden Ring, Nightreign, and the original Dark Souls, Yui said this DS2 mod's turned out to be a very different kettle of fish and one of their "most complicated and ambitious projects to date". Read more
2025-04-26 16:39 UTC · PCGamesN · editor@pcgamesn.com
I'm always happy to revisit Dark Souls 2. It's definitely the black sheep of Fromsoftware's oeuvre, but its penchant for off-kilter design decisions keeps me coming back. The abundance of life gems, nonsensical level layouts, and adaptability stat are just some of the bizarre choices that make DS2 unlike anything else. If you've never played it, then, or fancy diving back into the kingdom of Drangleic for another round, now's the perfect time. One of the most prolific modders in the soulslike community has set their eyes on Dark Souls 2, and they're about to change the game forever. Read the r
2024-03-05 11:52 UTC · PCGamesN · editor@pcgamesn.com
The modder behind the ongoing Dark Souls Re-Remastered project is setting their sights on an oft-overlooked FromSoftware game next, as they plan to remaster vanilla Dark Souls 2. Upscaled textures, dynamic shadows, and more are on the agenda, so if you've wanted a reason to return to Drangleic for some time, this is as good an excuse as any. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Dark Souls 2 now much harder as mod flips FromSoftware RPG upside down Dark Souls 2 community prepares for its annual newcomer co-op event Dark Souls 2 is much better than you remember
2022-11-03 10:54 UTC · PCGamesN · editor@pcgamesn.com
Dark Souls 2, the tricky, 2014 Soulsborne sequel by FromSoftware, is suddenly a lot harder thanks to a new Dark Souls mod that flips the entire RPG game upside down, a decent challenge if you're done with Elden Ring and Sekiro, but certainly not for the faint of heart. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Dark Souls 2 community prepares for its annual newcomer co-op event Dark Souls 2 is much better than you remember Dark Souls' narrator lends her voice for a Let's Play channel from former IGN staffers
2022-10-25 08:26 UTC · Community Announcements · YungShoyo
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2022-04-08 10:05 UTC · Community Announcements · [BNE] Beru
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2021-12-29 13:01 UTC · PCGamesN · editor@pcgamesn.com
If, like me, you're someone who has always heard lots about the Dark Souls series but have yet to play them, now is the time to consider dipping a toe into their mysterious waters. The Dark Souls II community is gearing up for the annual Return to Drangelic event, wherein the RPG game's many fans create new characters to help newcomers get started. This time, the Return to Drangelic will be held a month early - that's to make sure it doesn't overlap the Elden Ring release date, which is coming in February. From January 16 - 30, Dark Souls fans plan to start up new playthroughs of Dark Souls II
2021-11-04 17:47 UTC · Community Announcements · BNEAdmin
Experience a first-look at narrated ELDEN RING gameplay giving players a deep-dive into the following areas of the game: Vast world design – the meticulously designed ”Lands Between” brings unprecedented immersion to FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Secrets hide around every corner of this immense world encouraging exploration for those who dare venture off the beaten path. Legacy Dungeons – Large multi-level dungeons evoking classic FromSoftware level design are integrated into the overworld. Traversal – Ride like the wind across The Lands Between on your Spectral Steed, and even engage i
2021-08-05 22:13 UTC · Community Announcements · BNEAdmin
The next adventure from FromSoftware awaits. Wishlist now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1245620/ELDEN_RING/
2021-02-17 16:23 UTC · PCGamesN · editor@pcgamesn.com
Look, Elden Ring is potentially still years away, which means Souls fans on PC could be in the middle of a very long wait for more brutally difficult FromSoftware goodness. The perfect remedy for this restlessness? Revisiting the dark horse of the Souls trilogy: Dark Souls 2. I know this is going to be tough, but deep down you know that Dark Souls is a deeply flawed game in places. Blighttown, the Depths, Lost Izalith, Tomb of Giants, and (glorious architecture aside) Anor Londo are all just horrendous slogs that you have to endure. I don't have to explain the first three, you probably already
2020-05-29 11:09 UTC · Eurogamer
Five of the Best is a weekly series about the small details we rush past when we're playing but which shape a game in our memory for years to come. Details like the way a character jumps or the title screen you load into, or the potions you use and maps you refer back to. We've talked about so many in our Five of the Best series so far. But there are always more. Five of the Best works like this. Various Eurogamer writers will share their memories in the article and then you - probably outraged we didn't include the thing you're thinking of - can share the thing you're thinking of in the comme
2017-02-27 09:06 UTC · Community Announcements · Kimundi
Bearers of the Curse, Dark Souls II Scholar of the First Sin servers will undergo maintenance at the following times: PST: Tuesday, February 28th - 6pm to 10pm CET: Wednesday, March 1st - 3pm to 5pm JST: Wednesday, March 1st - 11am to 3pm Thank you for your understanding.
2017-02-27 09:06 UTC · Community Announcements · Kimundi
Bearers of the Curse, Dark Souls II Scholar of the First Sin servers will undergo maintenance at the following times: PST: Tuesday, February 28th - 6pm to 10pm CET: Wednesday, March 1st - 3pm to 5pm JST: Wednesday, March 1st - 11am to 3pm Thank you for your understanding.
2017-02-25 17:28 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Alice O'Connor)
If you fancy going back through all Dark Souls before the series wraps up with the final DLC in March, now’s a great time to return to Dark Souls 2 . Today sees the start of Return to Drangleic, an unofficial community-run event to draw players back and revitalise multiplayer. Souls just isn’t the same without online invasions, summonings, ghosts, and messages bringing life to the world, so players are returning en masse to rekindle that spark. Fancy joining them? …
2016-06-21 12:10 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Alec Meer)
Like a man dancing to Belle & Sebastian, last week’s best-selling Steam games saw some shaking at the top but not a lot of movement below. IS YOUR FAVOURITE GAME HERE AND WHAT DOES IT SAY ABOUT YOU AS A PERSON IF IT’S NOT? …
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