On the well-worn path made smooth by the mainstream, the human species plods mindlessly, pursuing happiness. Except, that is, for a certain few — the divergent, the complex, the Dark Souls. Mesmerized by the macabre, transfixed by torment, these souls seek completion in hopelessness, despair and impending doom — where true fortitude is earned. There is a place where suffering, misery and challenge reign, where only the iron-willed and the cunning survive. You made the journey once before. Now, descend once again into the depths of devastation in Dark Souls II. The horrific saga marches forward, forging a new, warped path in the action RPG Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin. Prepare to die all over again in the latest Dark Souls installment with new challenges and rewards that await you. All 3 DLC Pack contents are included — Crown of the Sunken King, Crown of the Old Iron King and Crown of the Ivory King — plus additional NPCs are added, so you can delve into an improved story experience with augmentations, additions and enhancements. Parameter setting adjustments help you achieve improved balance, and upgrades to graphics and sound lend a more realistic atmosphere to the game. An increase in the number of maximum online players makes it simple to compete against your friends. Look deep within yourself — do you have the courage to stare death in the eye?