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[JudgmentJay]

Interesting. I hope I'm wrong, but it kind of sounds like they'll be dumbing the game down even more. "Parameter adjustments for improved game balance" and 6 people allowed in a single game.

On the other hand, "Improved online matchmaking functionality." = Ditching Soul Memory!?

Hopefully they'll fix the hitboxes / enemy tracking while they're at it.

 

[Last Baron]

According to the Japanese press release, the release format in Japan is slightly different.

The PS3/360/PC(DX9) version of Scholar of the First Sin will be released on Feb 5 2015, while he PS4/XBO/PC(DX11) version will be released on Apr 9 2015. The pricing is different too, with the DX9 PC version going for 4,200yen, while the DX11 PC version will be 5,200yen.

That pretty much confirms that anyone who owns DS2 on Steam now is stuck with the DX9 version, and you'll probably have to buy the DX11 version separately. Unless they offer a discounted upgrade.

My patience pays off, sweet. Winter seal in a few years with all the goodies here we come.

 

[InfiniteNine]

According to the Japanese press release, the release format in Japan is slightly different.

The PS3/360/PC(DX9) version of Scholar of the First Sin will be released on Feb 5 2015, while he PS4/XBO/PC(DX11) version will be released on Apr 9 2015. The pricing is different too, with the DX9 PC version going for 4,200yen, while the DX11 PC version will be 5,200yen.

That pretty much confirms that anyone who owns DS2 on Steam now is stuck with the DX9 version, and you'll probably have to buy the DX11 version separately. Unless they offer a discounted upgrade.

If so me not buying it during that one sale was a good idea!

 

[LowEndTorque]

Yisssss.

I skipped this game along with GTAV on last gen because I had a feeling they'd both be coming to the next gen. I was right on both counts and will be playing both games for the first time on PS4. Feels good.

 

[anddo0]

1080p/60 fps or bust.

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

Expected but still a bummer. Dammit Scamco!

That's bullshit... :/

The upgrade better be cheap, it's shit like this why I haven't bought the season pass either.

 

[Usobuko]

Great, good thing I haven't bought this yet.

 

[Mumford]

I wonder if this kills off the possibility of a Dark Souls remaster. Also, I miss when games were remastered in collections of 2-4 games and were sold for $40, as this will most likely be a $60 game at launch. Oh well.

 

[catbrush]

I can't wait till the PS4 version is $15 used & covered in stickers so I can triple dip.

 

[Amir0x]

man see all the people telling me to just buy the game despite my misgivings were just wrong. impatience.

waiting for a better product wins out in the end

 

[Vena]

PC version isn't capped at 30 and runs just fine at 60.

It runs fine, it just doesn't run correctly. Enemy behavior is over-aggressive vs. the 30 FPS, and the weapons are screwed up and can break from that stupid corpse-glitch or the in the middle of combat from the same glitch from the framerate.

They'd have to fix the Alonne Captains' teleportation at 60FPS too.

I'll be super happy if they fix any of the problems... but I don't think they will.

 

[JaseMath]

I thought Demon Souls was DS2.

 

[That Wont Fit In There]

Hell yeah!

 

[Radec]

Out of nowhere!

 

[Easy_D]

That's bullshit... :/

The upgrade better be cheap, it's shit like this why I haven't bought the season pass either.

Season pass was well worth it for me, but forcing players to pay for a patch is ridiculous.

 

[TheBryanJZX90]

Wait if you have original DS2 on PS3 and you never bought any of the DLC now you're getting it all for free?? That can't be right buy yaaaaay if true!

 

[Anth0ny]

OH SHIT AWESOME

they need to re-release the first one, too. Also demons souls.

 

[Uchigatana]

On one hand, I'm pretty happy about the ps4 release. However, the release date is two weeks after Bloodborne comes out. By then, I'm probably going to invest my time on Bloodborne than Dark Souls II. Ugh, WTF is Namco Bandai thinking putting that April 7 release date.

 

[Jaeger]

Double dipping like crazy.

 

[ZeroX03]

Ah well I don't remember Bloodborne's exact release date but let's leave it at "the following month"

March 24th & April 7th.

 

[Duxxy3]

Bloodborne was delayed recently. It was originally coming out in February.

Makes me wonder if Bloodborne is getting another bump. It's getting released in the same period as the order.

 

[FairXchange]

Amazing news, can't wait to pick this up on my PS4.

 

[gundamkyoukai]

Might get this just depends on how good Bloodborne has me.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Everything was remasters.

was going to post this

 

[JumpJeff84]

Okay fine I'll triple dip

 

[DoubleTake]

UGH this is what was hyped?? I'll pass...besides all that stuff will be coming to the old versions as well.

Bloodborne will have my time not DS2 again. :/

 

[gdt]

Holyyyy fuck, I'm so there. How amazing is this. Bloodborne then this. Fuck yeah.

 

[AppleMIX]

Okay fine I'll triple dip

Same, don't feel guilty about it at all.

 

[a Master Ninja]

I LOVED Dark Souls but skipped Dark Souls 2. Is DS2 a worthy sequel?

 

[Alo81]

This is fantastic. DX11 on PC! That sounds like they're putting some serious work into it!

 

[Poimandres]

From the looks of things, the original lighting has not been restored. That kind of takes away a lot of my interest.

I haven't picked up the DLC yet, so I'll probably hold off until this edition gets really cheap and pick up for PC or PS4.

 

[Prototype]

I passed on the dlc the first time around. Interesting... May give me a reason to revisit.

 

[Easy_D]

I LOVED Dark Souls but skipped Dark Souls 2. Is DS2 a worthy sequel?

Yes, don't let the haters dissuade you. Some people are overly negative.

 

[Laurentius]

cdxvt

 

[threelights]

I LOVED Dark Souls but skipped Dark Souls 2. Is DS2 a worthy sequel?

DLC is as good as DS1, the main game is below that. It has it's moments, but you can feel that they dropped the quality in favor of the quantity.

It is by no means a bad game though, and totally worth playing through.

 

[PetriP-TNT]

I LOVED Dark Souls but skipped Dark Souls 2. Is DS2 a worthy sequel?

It's the best. Especially the DLC deliver some of the best Souling around


Can't believe some people are still hurt over the "original lightning". You guys sound like the Final Fantasy team

 

[The Boat]

I would prefer DaS 1, but cool nonetheless. I doubt I'll have a capable PC or one of those consoles by then anyway.
EDIT: Oh it's for PS3 and 360 too, good!

 

[Palette Swap]

Depending on the quality of the upport, I might plat this a second time. Plus, that will be an opportunity to finally play the DLC.

 

[jack_package_200]

I LOVED Dark Souls but skipped Dark Souls 2. Is DS2 a worthy sequel?

If Dark Souls was a 10/10, Dark Souls II is like a 8.5-9/10

I say play it

 

[Chaos2Frozen]

I was suspecting a new DLC but this works as well.

It's that great Xbox fans? FROM Software still loves you *nod nod* Now you don't have to worry about not getting Bloodborne.

I LOVED Dark Souls but skipped Dark Souls 2. Is DS2 a worthy sequel?

It's 95% of a worthy, so yes.

 

[DoubleTake]

I LOVED Dark Souls but skipped Dark Souls 2. Is DS2 a worthy sequel?

As its own game DS2 is great. As a sequel to DS1 quality wise, not even close.

But since its your first time its definitely worth the buy,

 

[SargerusBR]

I LOVED Dark Souls but skipped Dark Souls 2. Is DS2 a worthy sequel?

Yes, while its not better then the first one, it still is an amazing game.

 

[Jimrpg]

Is there any point to buying games day 1 anymore, especially with backlogs that people have? I'll wait for a steam sale for this...

 

[The Xtortionist]

I LOVED Dark Souls but skipped Dark Souls 2. Is DS2 a worthy sequel?

It generally doesn't reach the highs of DS1, but never reaches the lows either. It's a much more consistent experience that's probably a bit less exciting overall, but still a must-play if you like the series imo. I prefer it to DS1 because the back half of the game doesn't make me want to quit. My DS1 playthroughs usually end after Anor Londo.

 

[AmyS]

Behold: The TGS 2013 Dark Souls II Trailer.

Stream: http://www.gamersyde.com/hqstream_dark_souls_ii_tgs_trailer-30829_en.html
Download: http://www.gamersyde.com/download_dark_souls_ii_tgs_trailer-30829_en.html

video/trailer details:

Codec:H.264
Length:2 minutes 5 seconds
Format:1920 x 1080
FPS: 60 fps
Size: 381.42 MB

Notice the detail, particles, lighting, shadows, resolution and framerate.

 

[Mineshaft_Gap]

To think I was thiiiis close to buying the regular version on PC.

 

[XanaviF30]

Was planning on picking DSII at BB during Black Friday. This announcement hasn't stopped me. From what I've heard, this is a great game to have in my PS3 collection.

 

[KCroxtonJr]

Hmm...if you have to pay full price to get the upgraded DX11 PC version, I won't be going for that, no way will I triple dip just for those enhancements.

Can't wait to hear more about the actual DLC, good thing after beating the previous 3 DLC's I still refused to start NG+ hahaha. Timing is really odd though, probably wont be playing this DLC day 1 like the others, I'll definitely still be consumed by Bloodborne.

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

Season pass was well worth it for me, but forcing players to pay for a patch is ridiculous.

I bought the game day one on PC so I kind of waited on the DLC to come out and a season pass sale.

But now I might not even grab the DLC if I have to get a goddamn DX11 patch pass.

 

[aly]

So Bloodborne got pushed back and now both of these are releasing close together. Alrighty then.