
The number of players who can participate in an online session has also been increased, from 4 to 6 people, completely changing the online play dynamic. Online play has been enhanced with the addition of a special item to regulate souls acquired in battle – it’s now possible to match up more consistently online. Hardened players will have to forget everything they thought they knew about DARK SOULS II. The safe zones that some players remembered are no longer safe! A new NPC invader called Forlorn will also play a key role in changing the gameplay experience. Enemy placement has been overhauled, resulting in a completely different play dynamic than experienced before. New Settings & Online GameĪ brand new experience and challenge.

It is possible to chat via voice chat with other players. The game still has a multiplayer side offering both cooperation and PVP. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and the unrelenting challenge that only FROM SOFTWARE can deliver. The Collector’s Edition, which will cost $110, will include a download code for the game, a collectable metal case, a 12 inch Warrior Knight action figure, a cloth map, the game’s soundtrack and a hardbound art book.ĭark Souls 2 will be releasing on the PS3 and the Xbox 360 on March 11, over a month before the PC version releases.DARK SOULS II brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay innovations to both single and multiplayer experiences.

Other than this, players who pre-order the game will also get access to a PDF copy of the game’s art book, a PDF copy of the Dark Souls 2 comic book and MP3 files of the game’s soundtrack, all for $50. If you pre-order the game or buy its Collector’s Edition through Steam, GameStop, Amazon or Club Namco, you’ll gain access to Black Armor Weapons pack, which will include weapons that Namco claims will give players an edge over the game’s punishing difficulty from the get go. Namco has also announced some pre-order bonuses for PC players who’re looking to buy Dark Souls 2. The PC version of the upcoming action RPG will boast of better frame rate and higher resolution visuals, claims Namco, and it will also support both, controllers and keyboard and mouse input methods for playing. Namco Bandai has announced that Dark Souls 2 will be launching for the PC on April 25.
