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Dark Souls 2 servers on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 will soon find its permanent resting place. The game's online play will be disabled on March 31, 2024, developer From Software announced via social media X.
In an announcement that will bring a tear to the eye of every true Dark Souls fan, From Software thanked the players who have played the game on these platforms since its launch and said that the game will still be playable in Offline mode.
Other platforms where Dark Souls 2 is available, like PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will not be affected, meaning that you will be able to experience all those cheeky messages, co-op and PvP.
From Software's statement on Dark Souls 2 servers closure:
"The DarkSouls2 PS3 and Xbox 360 servers will shut down on March 31, 2024. A message stating that online play is disabled will be displayed. Offline play will still be possible. PC, PS4 & Xbox One servers will not be affected. Thank you to those who have played since launch."
As expected, many Dark Souls fans replied to the post on X, sharing their fondest memories of the game on these two consoles. While Dark Souls 2 may not be considered as one of the greatest Dark Souls games, fans of the franchise still have a special place in their heart for this one and the comments really show that.
Dark Souls 2 initially launched on March 11, 2014, for PlayStation 4 and Xbox 360 to universal acclaim. While the critics absolutely loved the game, fans pointed out some issues like the obvious change in the game's visual fidelity and specific mechanics, some of which has been fixed with the Scholar of the First Sin Edition.
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