Dark Souls 2is easily the black sheep of FromSoftware’s Soulslike catalog. Even when compared to the otherdifficult Soulsborne games made by FromSoftware, it is arguably one of the most polarizing titles ever created by the developer. Despite that, it is still a quality title that provides many exhilarating, maddening, and enjoyable experiences one would expect from aDark Soulsgame. But, whether players enjoyed it or not, perhaps it is time to relive what it has to offer.
If there is any reason to playDark Souls 2in 2025 it’s because of what modder Yui intends to incorporate into the game: a much better co-op experience. By doing so, the multiplayer of the second entry in theDark Soulsseries will no longer be held back by limitations.
How the Improvement of Dark Souls 2’s Multiplayer Can Convince People To Play It Again
WithDark Souls 2eventually getting a seamless co-op mod, the improvements to the multiplayer experience will likely attract many to return for another playthrough, potentially even those who have yet to do so. As for why it could potentially convince people, it’s because of a few things that it can do:
While there’s no official date as to when the mod will be made available to the public, its existence alone is a good sign forDark Souls 2. If it’s released with everything that it’s expected to provide, then the kingdom of Drangleic may find itself full of adventurers yet again.
Why Improving the Multiplayer Aspect Is Good for Dark Souls 2
If, for whatever reason, one chooses tostart over theDark Soulstrilogy in 2025or give it a try for the first time, Yui’s mod may be a godsend if players have always hopedDark Souls 2would have these features in the base game. Indeed, the changes Yui’s mod can make to its multiplayer can help it be perceived in a new light, as the improvements it makes and the involvement of more players can help outweigh or even ignore the game’s glaring problems, such as absurd enemy placements in restricted run-backs.
Although it’s understandable why some are hesitant to giveDark Souls 2another chance, not doing so would mean missing out on what the upcoming mod intends to do.Dark Souls 2is not often considered highly amongthe best FromSoftware games, and yet this future mod could ultimately end up being a deciding factor in making people want to play the game again. In the meantime, future FromSoftware titles will massively emphasize multiplayer for anyone itching for a fleshed-out co-op experience.
