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DARK SOULS™ II

DARK SOULS™ II

FromSoftware, Inc. · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc. · Apr 25, 2014
Souls-like RPG Dark Fantasy Difficult Action RPG Action
Fresh observation Observed
240
Players now
1,100
All-time peak
▲ 8.1%
Δ 24h
91
Metacritic
Player count updated

DARK SOULS™ II - Player Count & Price Tracker

DARK SOULS™ II has 240 current players. Currently priced at $39.99, it represents yellow value compared to similar Action games.

Total Players
222
Price
$39.99
Genre
Action
Developer
FromSoftware, Inc.

DARK SOULS™ II player count and price summary

Current players
240
All-time peak
1,100
24-hour player change
+8.11%
Current US price
$39.99

Player count observed . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.

Media gallery 26 screenshots · 6 videos
DARK SOULS™ II game capsule image

Screenshots

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Videos

PC Launch video thumbnail for DARK SOULS™ II
PC Launch
Longing video thumbnail for DARK SOULS™ II
Longing
Locomotive Breath video thumbnail for DARK SOULS™ II
Locomotive Breath
Hollow Lullaby video thumbnail for DARK SOULS™ II
Hollow Lullaby

Players Now

240
▲ 8.11% (24h)

All-Time Peak

1.1K
Apr 2026

Estimated Owners

500,000 .. 1,000,000
Estimate via SteamSpy

Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Wait — $39.99.

Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.

▬ ~51 days until next sale

Multiplayer Viability

Declining — 697 CCU.

Population trend: Volatile. Finding matches may be harder.

▬ Volatile population

Value Score

Fair Value — 44th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 44th percentile. Priced as Premium at $39.99.

▼ Premium pricing tier

Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 90%
Value Ratio Top 56%
Player count

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Latest News

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Jun 18, 2026 at 08:55 UTC Read More

Online features for the PC version of Dark Souls II have been reactivated.

Nov 30, 2022 at 10:45 UTC Read More

Announcement

Apr 08, 2022 at 09:01 UTC Read More

Becoming the Dark Soul

Sep 22, 2021 at 09:55 UTC Read More

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Sep 06, 2021 at 13:00 UTC Read More

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Jul 15, 2021 at 12:08 UTC Read More

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Price History

Lowest Price
$19.99
Feb 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$39.99
US region

No Recent Price History

Price history data will appear here once more pricing information becomes available.

Can I Play This?

Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.

Sources fresh
Native Steam builds
Windows: unknown
macOS: unknown
Linux: unknown
Steam Deck
verified
Valve compatibility test
Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (10)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
FrenchYesNoYes
ItalianYesNoYes
GermanYesNoYes
Spanish - SpainYesNoYes
PolishYesNoYes
RussianYesNoYes
KoreanYesNoYes
Portuguese - BrazilYesNoYes
Traditional ChineseYesNoYes
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System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8
  • Processor: AMD® Phenom II™ X2 555 3.2Ghz or Intel® Pentium Core ™ 2 Duo E8500 3.17Ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600GT, ATI Radeon™ HD 5870
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 12 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9 sound device
  • Additional Notes: Controller support: Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) recommended
Recommended:
Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8
  • Processor: Intel® CoreTM i3 2100 3.10GHz or AMD® A8 3870K 3.0GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 or ATI Radeon™ HD 6870 or higher
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9 sound device
  • Additional Notes: Controller support: Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) recommended
Controller Support
full
Pricing
Paid Game
$39.99 (USD)

Additional Information

Categories
Single-player Multi-player Co-op Steam Achievements Full controller support Remote Play on Phone Remote Play on Tablet Remote Play on TV Family Sharing
Tags
Souls-like RPG Dark Fantasy Difficult Action RPG Action Unforgiving Adventure Exploration Atmospheric +10 more
Supported Languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Russian, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese
*languages with full audio support

Player-to-Price Ratio

6
7-day avg players per $1 spent

Current Pricing

💰
$39.99
Regular Price
Historical low: $19.99 (Feb 2026)

Additional Information

🏆 Achievements
38
total achievements
Featured:
The Dark Soul
Self Recollection
👍 Recommendations
33.4K
positive reviews
🇩🇪 USK Rating
16
German rating
📦 DLC Available
4
downloadable content
🆘 Support
🎁 Purchase Options
1
package options

Developer Analytics

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About This Game

Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, DARK SOULS™ II is the highly anticipated sequel to the gruelling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.

Detailed Description

Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, DARK SOULS™ II is the highly anticipated sequel to the gruelling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.

DARK SOULS™ II brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay innovations to both single and multiplayer experiences.

Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and the unrelenting challenge that only FROM SOFTWARE can deliver.

Key Features

  • Go Beyond Death: dare yourself to engage against intense gameplay in a vast world powered by an all new engine that leaps graphics, sound & FX forward like never before
  • A labyrinth of monsters & bosses: immerse yourself into mind-bending environments filled with new twisted monsters and deadly bosses that could only come from the imagination of FROM SOFTWARE
  • Sensory assault: a wide range of threats will prey on human senses & phobias - auditory hallucinations, vertigo, acrophobia, etc
  • Deeper and darker: more intricate customization options provide weapons and armor tailoring to player style
  • Evolved multiplayer: updated multiplayer system enables improved online interaction to bring forward cooperative & competitive play
  • Refined gameplay: DARK SOULS™ II features fluid motion-capture animations, an upgraded combat system, a vastly expanded suite of characters, deeper customization options, new weapons, armor abilities, and a balanced player progression system

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DARK SOULS™ II worth buying right now?
Wait — $39.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does DARK SOULS™ II go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is DARK SOULS™ II multiplayer dead?
Declining — 697 CCU. Population trend: Volatile. Finding matches may be harder.
How many players are currently playing DARK SOULS™ II?
222 players are currently in-game on Steam.
Is DARK SOULS™ II free to play?
DARK SOULS™ II costs $39.99 on Steam.
What genre is DARK SOULS™ II?
DARK SOULS™ II is a Action, RPG game.
Who developed DARK SOULS™ II?
DARK SOULS™ II was developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment.
What platforms does DARK SOULS™ II support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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