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DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
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DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin player count chart
No, DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is not dead. 2,249 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 2,406. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 8% on the month before).
History from Apr 1, 2015
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 2,154 | -32.88% | 3,895 |
| October 2026 | 3,209 | +26.84% | 6,662 |
| September 2026 | 2,530 | +189.78% | 7,146 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -0.8% | 2,466 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -18.41% | 2,486 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -21.37% | 3,047 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -3.17% | 3,875 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +17.95% | 4,002 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -9.08% | 3,393 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +23.29% | 3,732 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +3.24% | 3,027 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -9.25% | 2,932 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +27.76% | 3,231 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +26.96% | 2,529 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -18.89% | 1,992 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -3.12% | 2,456 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -9.33% | 2,535 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -31.4% | 2,796 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +40.7% | 4,076 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -7.59% | 2,897 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -14.6% | 3,135 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +26.19% | 3,671 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +10.99% | 2,909 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +9.25% | 2,621 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -28.17% | 2,399 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +17.36% | 3,340 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -10.31% | 2,846 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -1.92% | 3,173 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +5.62% | 3,235 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -16.13% | 3,063 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +25.58% | 3,652 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -16.41% | 2,908 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -1.75% | 3,479 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +51.45% | 3,541 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -15.44% | 2,338 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -0.04% | 2,765 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +15.15% | 2,766 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -18.96% | 2,402 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +18.47% | 2,964 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -22.49% | 2,502 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +74.58% | 3,228 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -4.4% | 1,849 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -5.47% | 1,934 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -12.04% | 2,046 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -4.52% | 2,326 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -0.41% | 2,436 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +14.35% | 2,446 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -24.74% | 2,139 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -9.75% | 2,842 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +122.54% | 3,149 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +4.35% | 1,415 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -0.07% | 1,356 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -4.17% | 1,357 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -34.96% | 1,416 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -30% | 2,177 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +3.63% | 3,110 |
| March 2022 | n/a | +0.77% | 3,001 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -48.82% | 2,978 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +20.18% | 5,819 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +20.63% | 4,842 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +47.95% | 4,014 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -14.66% | 2,713 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -19.46% | 3,179 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -25.7% | 3,947 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -2.51% | 5,312 |
| June 2021 | n/a | +59.14% | 5,449 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -27.47% | 3,424 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +41.9% | 4,721 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -6.65% | 3,327 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -17.58% | 3,564 |
| January 2021 | n/a | -4.95% | 4,324 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -7.13% | 4,549 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +110.4% | 4,898 |
| October 2020 | n/a | -14.91% | 2,328 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -17.12% | 2,736 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -26.1% | 3,301 |
| July 2020 | n/a | +3.28% | 4,467 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -15.35% | 4,325 |
| May 2020 | n/a | -1.79% | 5,109 |
| April 2020 | n/a | +69.94% | 5,202 |
| March 2020 | n/a | -4.61% | 3,061 |
| February 2020 | n/a | +1.2% | 3,209 |
| January 2020 | n/a | +7.86% | 3,171 |
| December 2019 | n/a | +36.87% | 2,940 |
| November 2019 | n/a | +11.01% | 2,148 |
| October 2019 | n/a | -16.41% | 1,935 |
| September 2019 | n/a | +7.88% | 2,315 |
| August 2019 | n/a | -23.41% | 2,146 |
| July 2019 | n/a | -14.05% | 2,802 |
| June 2019 | n/a | +3.56% | 3,260 |
| May 2019 | n/a | +26.73% | 3,148 |
| April 2019 | n/a | -13.48% | 2,484 |
| March 2019 | n/a | -16.44% | 2,871 |
| February 2019 | n/a | +2.08% | 3,436 |
| January 2019 | n/a | +7.85% | 3,366 |
| December 2018 | n/a | +4.03% | 3,121 |
| November 2018 | n/a | +50.91% | 3,000 |
| October 2018 | n/a | +2.11% | 1,988 |
| September 2018 | n/a | -18.98% | 1,947 |
| August 2018 | n/a | -46.01% | 2,403 |
| July 2018 | n/a | +1.37% | 4,451 |
| June 2018 | n/a | +71.93% | 4,391 |
| May 2018 | n/a | -3.04% | 2,554 |
| April 2018 | n/a | -7.12% | 2,634 |
| March 2018 | n/a | -20.29% | 2,836 |
| February 2018 | n/a | -14.35% | 3,558 |
| January 2018 | n/a | +12.24% | 4,154 |
| December 2017 | n/a | +8.06% | 3,701 |
| November 2017 | n/a | +6.07% | 3,425 |
| October 2017 | n/a | -30.08% | 3,229 |
| September 2017 | n/a | +61.24% | 4,618 |
| August 2017 | n/a | -36.48% | 2,864 |
| July 2017 | n/a | +14.91% | 4,509 |
| June 2017 | n/a | +15.01% | 3,924 |
| May 2017 | n/a | -5.8% | 3,412 |
| April 2017 | n/a | +6.19% | 3,622 |
| March 2017 | n/a | -25.98% | 3,411 |
| February 2017 | n/a | +10.56% | 4,608 |
| January 2017 | n/a | +8.37% | 4,168 |
| December 2016 | n/a | -8.19% | 3,846 |
| November 2016 | n/a | -15.01% | 4,189 |
| October 2016 | n/a | +105.03% | 4,929 |
| September 2016 | n/a | -2.79% | 2,404 |
| August 2016 | n/a | -45.12% | 2,473 |
| July 2016 | n/a | +1.05% | 4,506 |
| June 2016 | n/a | -0.71% | 4,459 |
| May 2016 | n/a | -54.24% | 4,491 |
| April 2016 | n/a | +12.83% | 9,814 |
| March 2016 | n/a | +3.26% | 8,698 |
| February 2016 | n/a | -13.58% | 8,423 |
| January 2016 | n/a | +18.88% | 9,747 |
| December 2015 | n/a | +101.3% | 8,199 |
| November 2015 | n/a | -16.76% | 4,073 |
| October 2015 | n/a | -28.56% | 4,893 |
| September 2015 | n/a | +53.12% | 6,849 |
| August 2015 | n/a | -14.1% | 4,473 |
| July 2015 | n/a | -21.96% | 5,207 |
| June 2015 | n/a | +1.21% | 6,672 |
| May 2015 | n/a | -45.63% | 6,592 |
| April 2015 | n/a | n/a | 12,124 |
How many people play DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin right now?
Right now, 2,249 players are in DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin on Steam. That makes it the #434 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 2,406 players. Today's peak is 38% below its 30-day average daily peak of 3,899.
Is DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin averaged a daily peak of 3,899 players, up 8% compared with the 30 days before (3,618). Its highest point this month (6,109) is 89% above the same period last year (3,231). In its first month after release (Apr 1, 2015) it peaked at 12,124 players. Today's player count is 19% of its all-time peak of 12,124, set on Apr 5, 2015.
Best time to play DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
Based on the last 14 days, DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York), when about 51% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin players by hour and weekday
When DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
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.
- Developer
- FromSoftware, Inc.
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc.
- Released
- Apr 1, 2015
- Genre
- Action, RPG
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 10 languages, 1 with full audio
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DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is at its full price of $39.99. It usually goes on sale for about 50% off (around $20.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $14.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $39.99 | $39.99 | base |
| Euro area | 39,99€ | $44.88 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £29.99 | $40.36 | +1% |
| Canada | C$ 53.49 | $38.30 | -4% |
| Australia | A$ 56.95 | $39.87 | 0% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 64.99 | $36.53 | -9% |
| Brazil | R$154,90 | $28.34 | -29% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 549.00 | $29.53 | -26% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $31.99 | $31.99 | -20% |
| Poland | 149,90 zł | $38.33 | -4% |
| Switzerland | CHF 43.00 | $52.57 | +31% |
| Norway | 270,00 kr | $29.04 | -27% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $24.99 | $24.99 | -38% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $24.99 | $24.99 | -38% |
| South Africa | R 605.00 | $36.85 | -8% |
| India | ₹2,399.00 | $25.39 | -37% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 399 000 | $22.08 | -45% |
| China | ¥198.00 | $29.69 | -26% |
| Japan | ¥5,720 | $36.10 | -10% |
| South Korea | ₩ 49,800 | $37.03 | -7% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin on Twitch
Twitch category "DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 18 Oct 2026, with a peak of 10,698 viewers and 2,393 on average.
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin streamers right now
Top DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin streamers this week
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- gbln420529
- BioticNova316
- WoolieVersus272
Average viewers while live.
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin achievements
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin has 38 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 35.7% of them; the rarest, The Dark Soul, is held by 6.3% of players.
Self RecollectionReclaim flesh and set out as an Undead94.0%- This is Dark SoulsDie for the first time92.2%
- Last GiantHidden achievement70.1%
- Covenant of the MeekHidden achievement67.2%
- Sinner's BonfireHidden achievement57.8%
- Change of ClothesHidden achievement54.3%
- Clangorous CovenantHidden achievement49.7%
- Brightstone BonfireHidden achievement49.3%
- Iron Keep BonfireHidden achievement48.9%
- Gnawing CovenantHidden achievement48.8%
- Gulch BonfireHidden achievement48.7%
- Supreme WeaponReinforce a weapon to its limit48.1%
- Looking Glass KnightHidden achievement45.7%
- King's RingHidden achievement43.7%
- Ancient DragonHidden achievement42.0%
- Covenant of the FittestHidden achievement40.3%
- Brilliant CovenantHidden achievement38.2%
- Reflections on DisembodimentHidden achievement37.1%
- Protector CovenantHidden achievement36.8%
- The HeirHidden achievement35.5%
- VendrickHidden achievement29.8%
- Sanguinary CovenantHidden achievement29.6%
- Abysmal CovenantHidden achievement28.5%
- Selfless GiverMax-out devotion to covenant24.4%
- Garrulous MiserHidden achievement24.4%
- Holder of the FortHidden achievement23.6%
- Gathering of ExilesHidden achievement20.6%
- Covenant of AncientsHidden achievement20.2%
- Curious MapHidden achievement17.7%
- Smith for LifeHidden achievement16.5%
- LucatielHidden achievement15.2%
- Gesture MaestroLearn all gestures12.9%
- Moonlight GreatswordInherit Benhart of Jugo's equipment12.3%
- Master of HexesLearn all hexes7.3%
- Master of SorceryLearn all sorceries6.9%
- Master of MiraclesLearn all miracles6.6%
- Master of PyromancyLearn all pyromancies6.6%
- The Dark SoulEarn all achievements6.3%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin news and patch notes
- Oct 25, 2022 Online features for the PC version have been reactivated.
- Apr 8, 2022 Announcement
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- Aug 5, 2021 ELDEN RING Coming Soon
- Feb 27, 2017 Dark Souls II SOTFS, Server maintenance
- Feb 27, 2017 Dark Souls II SOTFS, Server maintenance
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin FAQ
Is DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin dead?
No, DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is not dead. 2,249 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 2,406. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 8% on the month before).
How many people play DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?
2,249 people are playing DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 2,406 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin reached its all-time Steam peak of 12,124 concurrent players on Apr 5, 2015.
Is DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin growing or declining?
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 3,899, up 8% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin most active?
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin usually has the most players around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and the fewest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York).
How much does DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin cost?
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin costs $39.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin on Steam is $14.99 (50% off), on Oct 4, 2024 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $39.99 right now.
Is DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin on sale right now?
No, DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is at its full price of $39.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 50%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 50%.
Where is DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 399 000, about $22.08 or 45% below the US price of $39.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin good?
Steam players rate DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin Very Positive: 83% of 133,831 reviews are positive.
When did DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin come out?
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin was released on Steam on Apr 1, 2015.
Who made DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin was developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc..
Is DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin still worth playing?
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin has a big, active player base on Steam today (2,249 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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