Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin Now Available in North America

Written by Brandon Hofer on April 07, 2015

News: Bandai Namco has released the Dark Souls II remaster with all previously released content for Xbox One, PS4, PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.

Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin is now available for Xbox One and PS4 according to Bandai Namco. Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, the new vision for Dark Souls II on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and DirectX 11 PCs will include updated graphics and performance, new enemy placement, the new Forlorn invader, increased online multiplayer count, and additional gameplay enhancements. All three DLCs released for Dark Souls II (Crown of the Sunken King, Crown of the Old Iron King, and Crown of the Ivory King) will be included in the package as well as new story elements and a new NPC found in the latest content update available for current Dark Souls II players.

“Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin marks the Dark Souls franchise’s jump to the latest generation of consoles,” said Chris Gilbert, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. “With upgraded graphics, new enemy locations and other enhancements this is the perfect time to jump into the Dark Souls universe and experience the magic of this beloved series.”

Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin is also available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, and digitally for PC DirectX 9 systems. This new version of Dark Souls II will include a new content update for current Dark Souls II players, enriching the player’s journey through Drangleic, as well as all three DLC missions released for Dark Souls II.

Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin will cost the following:

PlayStation 4 and Xbox One - $59.99

Steam with DirectX 11 upgrade (Dark Souls II owners with DLC/without DLC) - $19.99/$29.99

Steam with DirectX 11 full game - $49.99

Steam with DirectX 9 full game - $39.99

PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 - $39.99

Will you be purchasing Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin? If so, which version will you be buying?