Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin edition announced (PS4/XB1)

Death Beckons One Again With Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 & PC

The undead curse continues to spread across the kingdom of Drangleic with Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, available April 7, 2015 across the Americas for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC from Bandai Namco Games America.

Developed by renowned Japanese video game development studio FromSoftware, Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin is a compilation of 2014’s critically acclaimed title, Dark Souls II along with its three DLC chapters; Crown of the Sunken King, Crown of the Old Iron King and Crown of the Ivory King along with an array of all-new content. Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin will take advantage of the power of the PlayStation 4 system, Xbox One, and DirectX11 PCs with enhanced graphics in addition to brand new game content including an expanded story featuring additional in-game events and NPC character along with new deadlier enemies and gameplay improvements.

“Dark Souls II launched in March 2014 to critical acclaim garnering a MetaCritic.com rating of 91%,” said Chris Gilbert, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Bandai Namco Games America Inc. “With Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin Edition, FromSoftware is inviting players back to the kingdom of Drangleic to experience its improved gameplay mechanics, gorgeous next-gen graphics, and uncover new unknown dangers and lore.”

Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin will also be available for the PlayStation 3 system, Xbox 360, and DirectX 9PCs. This version will include all three DLC missions (Crown of the Sunken King, Crown of the Old Iron King and Crown of the Ivory King) as well as a large-scale update (ver.1.10) which will add new features including an additional NPC to seek out along the treacherous quest through Drangleic as well as expanded story, in-game events, improved balance, and online matchmaking functionality.

Gamers who already own Dark Souls II for any platform will receive the ver.1.10 update free of charge.

Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin will be available in April 7, 2015 for the PlayStation 4 system, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, and PC.