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DARK SOULS™ II

📅 Apr 25, 2014
FromSoftware, Inc.
Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, DARK SOULS™ II is the highly anticipated sequel to the gruelling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.
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About This Game

DARK SOULS™ II is a action/rpg game with both single-player and multiplayer modes, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and released in 2014. With an estimated 1.5 million copies sold, it is considered a major commercial success on Steam. With 45.2k reviews on Steam, it stands as one of the more actively reviewed titles on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 88.3/100 — a strong reception overall. According to player data, the main story takes around 41.96 hours, with side content bringing that to 63.03 hours, and a completionist run can reach 113.25 hours. The game has 4 DLCs available, expanding the base experience with additional content. Players commonly describe it as Souls-like, RPG, Dark Fantasy, Difficult and Action RPG.

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User Reviews

88.3
Overall Score / 100
8.8/10
Steam (45246 reviews)

Playtime Estimates

41.96h
🎯 Main Story
63.03h
⭐ Main + Sides
113.25h
💯 Completionist
Based on 46 player submissions

DLCs (4)

DARK SOULS™ II Crown of the Sunken King
DARK SOULS™ II Crown of the Sunken King
$9.99
DARK SOULS™ II Crown of the Old Iron King
DARK SOULS™ II Crown of the Old Iron King
$9.99
DARK SOULS™ II Crown of the Ivory King
DARK SOULS™ II Crown of the Ivory King
$9.99
Dark Souls II Upgrade to DX11 (no content)
Dark Souls II Upgrade to DX11 (no content)
$29.99

Game Information

Release Date
April 25, 2014
Developer
FromSoftware, Inc.
Publisher
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Controller
Full Support
Price
$39.99

Analytics & Metrics

Copies Sold (VISE)
1.5M
(1.2M - 1.8M)
VRI ScoreLearning
81
Not for everyone, but if you like the genre then it's good
VISE (VORYTHIC Intelligent Sales Estimator) intelligent predictive model estimating the number of copies sold on Steam, based on community data analysis and purchase patterns.
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System Requirements

🪟 Windows
Minimum
  • OS *: Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8
  • Processor: AMD® Phenom II™ X2 555 3.2Ghz or Intel® Pentium Core ™ 2 Duo E8500 3.17Ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600GT, ATI Radeon™ HD 5870
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 12 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9 sound device
  • Additional Notes: Controller support: Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) recommended
Recommended
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8
  • Processor: Intel® CoreTM i3 2100 3.10GHz or AMD® A8 3870K 3.0GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 or ATI Radeon™ HD 6870 or higher
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9 sound device
  • Additional Notes: Controller support: Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) recommended