Many fans around the world are sitting on the edge of their seats as they patiently wait for the release of the upcoming Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. However, unbeknownst to many, another game from the same studio stands on the brink of extinction as FromSoftware plans to shut down all the playable servers of this game soon.
We are talking about how the servers of the renowned Dark Souls 2 title will be shutting down by the end of this month,i.e. 31st March, for those who enjoy the game on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Nonetheless, the title has gained immense respect over the years, making it one of the many successful titles FromSoftware has released to date.
FromSoftware To Nuke The Servers Of Dark Souls 2 On PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 Soon
Announced on their official Twitter Handle, FromSoftware revealed last December how they will be shutting down the servers of the game officially on 31st March 2024. However, this change will be taking effect only for the users on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
In a further revelation, the studio also disclosed in a reply to the original post how the servers will be shut down exactly at 5:00 PDT | 14:00 CEST | 21:00 JST respectively. Those who will still be trying to access the online play after the deadline has passed will be met with a message that informs the player how Online Play has been disabled.
Fortunately, a gamer would still be able to experience online playing as it would be available for those who will be playing the game on other platforms such as PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One through the game’s Scholar of the First Sin edition.
Legacy Of Dark Souls 2 In The Gaming Industry And As A Predecessor to Elden Ring
Dark Souls 2 was originally released back on 11th March 2014, making the title a decade old and fit for retirement. Furthermore, the game acted as a staple in the Soul series franchise FromSoftware was still building at the time.
The game is also often considered to be one of the hardest Soul Games to be ever released, including Elden Ring, aligning with Hidetaka Miyazaki’s ideology of providing the player with a sense of achievement as they progress through the game.
There are a lot of players who are waiting for the Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC to finally release. But there is no doubt the news of the past title’s servers shutting down has upset many gamers who still chose to enjoy the game. After all, the use of old-school consoles and the nostalgia of younger (and rage-quitting) days simply prove to be tempting to ignore.
