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Yes. The sequel to Dark Souls is Dark Souls II, and it is available for Windows PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The edition and console generation matter: Scholar of the First Sin is listed for Windows, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One; current store listings also say the PS4 version is playable on PS5 and the Xbox One version is playable on Xbox Series X|S.
Which platforms have Dark Souls II?
Bandai Namco identifies Dark Souls II as the sequel to the 2011 original. Its official publisher page documents PC versions, while FromSoftware lists Windows and Scholar of the First Sin for Windows, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.
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- PC: Windows versions are available, including a high-spec DirectX 11 version listed by FromSoftware.
- PlayStation: Scholar of the First Sin is listed for PS3 and PS4. The US PlayStation Store listing is for PS4 and says it is playable on PS5.
- Xbox: Scholar of the First Sin is listed for Xbox 360 and Xbox One. The Xbox Store listing says the Xbox One version is playable on Xbox Series X|S.
These newer-console listings describe compatibility, not separate native PS5 or Xbox Series X|S releases. Store availability and compatibility details can vary by region and may change, so check the listing for your account’s region before buying. FromSoftware platform listing; Bandai Namco’s Dark Souls II page; US PlayStation Store listing; US Xbox Store listing.
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Scholar of the First Sin
Scholar of the First Sin is an edition of Dark Souls II. Bandai Namco describes it as the complete experience. The publisher’s Dark Souls Trilogy page specifies that its second-game package includes the base game and all three Lost Crowns DLC: Crown of the Sunken King, Crown of the Old Iron King, and Crown of the Ivory King. That collection is listed for PS4 and Xbox One.
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- All 3 DLC Pack Contents: Crown of the Sunken King, Crown of the Old Iron King, Crown of the Ivory King
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Check the exact product listing before purchasing: the Trilogy collection’s documented platform list is PS4 and Xbox One, while newer-console compatibility is stated on the individual PlayStation and Xbox store pages. Do not assume a disc or digital key from one console generation or region works with another. Bandai Namco’s Dark Souls Trilogy page.
Can you still play the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions online?
No. FromSoftware says online services for the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions ended on 31 March 2024. Offline gameplay remains available. The same FAQ says online services for PS4, Xbox One, and Windows DirectX 9/11 versions are ongoing; service status can change, so consult the FromSoftware game FAQ for the latest notice.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Does Xbox online multiplayer require a subscription?
The Xbox Store listing states that console online multiplayer requires an eligible Xbox Game Pass subscription. Check the current listing for the applicable subscription terms in your region: DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin on Xbox.
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