A whole penny cheaper than the Gamersgate deal a few weeks back. Can't decide whether to go for it or hope for a lower price during the summer sale later this month. For those who already have the base game the upgrade to the Scholar of the First Sin edition is also on sale for £6.79.
Gamers are in for a big surprise in DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin. An unforgettable journey awaits you in a breathtaking world where each dark corner and unexpected encounter will test your resolve. Go beyond what you thought was possible and discover incredible challenge and intense emotional reward. Whether you’ve previously played DARK SOULS™ II, or are new to the award-winning franchise, you are in for an entirely different experience with this exclusive, “Director’s Cut” version of the game.
- The definitive edition of DARK SOULS™ II. DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin includes all the DARK SOULS™ II content released to-date in one package and much more!
- A brand new experience and challenge. Enemy placement has been overhauled, resulting in a completely different play dynamic than experienced before. 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. Hardened players will have to forget everything they thought they knew about DARK SOULS™ II.
- 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. 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.
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge.
6 comments
haroon243
13 Jun 16#1
Sorry, might sound stupid. Is this a dlc for ds2?
reddragon105 to haroon243
13 Jun 162#2
Not a stupid question because it's actually a bit complicated - this is not DLC, it's a standalone game, a remastered version of Dark Souls II that includes all DLC. It's 64bit with enhanced graphics/textures, different enemy placement, a new NPC and other new features. So while you're not really getting anything that you haven't already got if you have Dark Souls II + the season pass, you are getting a different version of Dark Souls II. Some may prefer the original version but this is now the definitive version and worth getting for the enhancements/changes even if you've already played the original.
imdave
13 Jun 16#3
Worth pointing out that if you already own the standard game, if you buy the £6.79 "upgrade" it adds Scholar to your Steam Library alongside original version.
I bought it in sale last year as I hadn't bought the DLC yet, so I was getting the 3 DLCs plus the various changes/improvements.
haroon243
13 Jun 16#4
Ah thank you. Im not the best of Dark souls players but i own the first. Im also a collector of sorts, so i may pick this up. Its a fair price for all dlc and base game. Thanks heat added! :smiley:
sai909
13 Jun 16#5
Anyone reckon it's worth waiting for the steam sale?
fr3dy77_sp33d to sai909
13 Jun 16#6
rule of thumb, if you don't play it now, always worth to wait
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Gamers are in for a big surprise in DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin. An unforgettable journey awaits you in a breathtaking world where each dark corner and unexpected encounter will test your resolve. Go beyond what you thought was possible and discover incredible challenge and intense emotional reward. Whether you’ve previously played DARK SOULS™ II, or are new to the award-winning franchise, you are in for an entirely different experience with this exclusive, “Director’s Cut” version of the game.
- The definitive edition of DARK SOULS™ II. DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin includes all the DARK SOULS™ II content released to-date in one package and much more!
- A brand new experience and challenge. Enemy placement has been overhauled, resulting in a completely different play dynamic than experienced before. 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. Hardened players will have to forget everything they thought they knew about DARK SOULS™ II.
- 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. 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.
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge.
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I bought it in sale last year as I hadn't bought the DLC yet, so I was getting the 3 DLCs plus the various changes/improvements.