Attention PS3 and Xbox 360 Undead! Your online Dark Souls 2 shenanigans may soon come to an end.
The online services of the game are undergoing a significant change. The game’s online features will be discontinued on these platforms on March 31, 2024.
This means you can’t group play with others, compete against each other, or use asynchronous online features such as message boards and bloodstains.
But Wait, There’s More (Like, Maybe?)
PS3 and Xbox 360 players who built a large online community for Dark Souls 2 might find the news discouraging. However, there’s a little ray of hope.
If you want to keep playing Dark Souls 2 online with others, grab the Scholar of the First Sin edition for PS4, Xbox One, or PC.
This version upgrade could possibly keep the online party going.
Flying Solo Ain’t So Bad Either
Now, don’t dismiss the solo experience!
While Dark Souls 2 now has online features that some people may not like, the single-player experience remains the main attraction of the game.
Drangleic’s world still holds a lot of frightening monsters and secrets that need to be found.
One way to look at it is that going it alone could actually be a positive thing.
You get to experience the pure satisfaction of conquering a boss all by yourself, or the relief of finally navigating a particularly nasty area without depending on anyone else.
These victories might feel even sweeter when you’re the only one who did the hard work.
The Sun May Set on Online Play, But the Challenge Lives On
The online shutdown of Dark Souls 2 on PS3 and Xbox 360 is disappointing. It’s like extinguishing a bonfire in a world that is already dark. But do not give up hope, fellow Undead!
Dark Souls 2’s single-player experience is still considered the crowning jewel of the RPG genre.
The detailed level design, severe yet fair fighting system, and rich narrative are all still present and ready to be explored.
While you can no longer leave useful messages for others or witness the bloodstains of dead colleagues, the world of Drangleic remains full of secrets to discover and obstacles to solve.
Always keep in mind that the source of true strength in Dark Souls is found within.
So, brave warriors, whether you choose to venture online or offline, let the fires of determination burn bright.
Let the challenge of Drangleic continue to test your skills and perseverance. Ashen one, rise and claim your victory!
