If there are two words that can strike fear into the heart of any person, it has to be ‘I’m pregnant’. Also, ‘Dark Souls’, which is almost as terrifying. The sequel action-RPG did well last year, with most reviews praising the efforts of From Software for adding to their mythos with a solid successor. DLC for the game is on the way, so here’s your first look at the Crown Of The Sunken King expansion.
If there’s one complaint that fans had about the sequel however, it’s that Dark Souls 2 wasn’t hard enough. Expect that to change in Crown Of The Sunken King however. From Software’s expansion takes place in the depths of the Black Gulch, an underground labyrinth of giant monsters and statues filled with poison and more hate than a clown at a birthday party.
There are three main areas to explore, as well as traps that alter the environment in order to give players a harder according to a Polygon preview. New enemy types are also on the loose, using heavy armour, acid vomit and even more poison in order to make your life even more difficult. To paraphrase the mighty Shao Kahn, you will die. Lots and lots. And that’s what DLC should be.
It needs to add to a game, not just in terms of content, but in the way you play and interact with it as well. Dark Souls 2 was already a massive game, but this will add to it, throwing new curveballs at players and making a solid experience feel fresh again. The first Lost Crown episode arrives on July 22. Episodes 2 and 3 arrive on August 26 and September 24.
Last Updated: July 16, 2014
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 16, 2014 at 09:36
Well, no guesses which one YOU will never hear Darryn…..
*goes to read rest of article*
Kensei Seraph
July 16, 2014 at 09:39
“… to give players a harder according to a Polygon preview.”
A harder what?
I MUST KNOW!!!
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 16, 2014 at 09:39
HARDER ENGRISH
Sith JJ
July 16, 2014 at 09:39
The internet has ruined me
Lord Chaos
July 17, 2014 at 08:53
If it weren’t for the gutter my mind would be homeless.
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 16, 2014 at 09:39
I still remember that morning my wife came SCREAMING from the bathroom with those words.
6 years down the line, and I don’t regret anything
Spaffy
July 17, 2014 at 11:39
Your wife came from the bathroom screaming DARK SOULS!!!?
Also why the name change? Again
Admiral Chief Saxon
July 17, 2014 at 11:51
If she screamed ‘dark souls’ I’d have asked: “dayum woman what did you eat?”
And the name changes is always to whatever game I’m jamming at that moment
Spaffy
July 17, 2014 at 11:53
lokl
Kensei Seraph
July 16, 2014 at 09:41
This sounds like it will be amazing.
Now as long as they don’t ridiculously overprice it I’ll hand over my money.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 16, 2014 at 09:49
Yousa gonna die? What game is this? Dar Dar Souls?
Martin du preez (D4RKL1NGza)
July 16, 2014 at 09:50
Praise the SUN!
Ryanza
July 16, 2014 at 09:54
I liked Dark Souls a lot. I think it’s a good game.
I fucking hate Dark Souls 2. It’s all the small things that makes this a really bad Dark Souls game.
I ain’t paying more for shit. Where’s the guy that made Dark Souls 1. What’s his next game. Bloodborne. I’ll get that. Fuck you Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 2 DLC.
GooseZA
July 16, 2014 at 10:01
Go on, tell us how you really feel.
Dark Souls 1 was a more immersive experience but I still really enjoyed 2. Looking forward to the DLC.
Martin du preez (D4RKL1NGza)
July 16, 2014 at 10:29
You gonna be okay?
Praise Lord GabeN
July 16, 2014 at 11:08
Name a couple of the small things you are referring to. C’mon, don’t hold out on us.
Ryanza
July 16, 2014 at 14:57
there’s 50 minutes of it. he does rumble on about stupid shit but there are a lot of points i agree with.
Praise Lord GabeN
July 16, 2014 at 19:20
“I’d rather play Dark Souls 2 than most games released in the past few years” – This Guy
I’m not going to watch the whole thing but to me it seems you are overreacting a bit? Rather direct that energy towards EA and Ubisoft who deserves it.
Ryanza
July 16, 2014 at 21:51
I’m not overreacting. I’m just calling it, as it is. Dark Souls 2 is shit compared to the other Souls.
It looks better and has better pvp but that’s about it.
It’s a decent game. Long play time. Fans of the Souls played Dark Souls to death. So I guess that’s why people like the game, cause it’s new.
Isagaijin
July 16, 2014 at 15:47
He oversaw this project actually so…
Ryanza
July 16, 2014 at 17:13
So did he direct and produce Dark Souls 2 or was he just the go to guy for some lore.
GooseZA
July 16, 2014 at 09:57
PRAISE THE SUN!!!!
SUNBROS ASSEMBLE!!!
Viking Of Science
July 16, 2014 at 10:21
@Darryn_Bonthuys:disqus “There are three main areas to explore, as well as traps that alter the environment in order to give players a harder according to a Polygon preview.”
Do you mean a Hard-On? 😛
Praise Lord GabeN
July 16, 2014 at 11:06
I’m ready to go deep
Isagaijin
July 16, 2014 at 15:44
Oh sht there is going to be tentacle rape. D: I’m sacred.
Pieter Smal
July 16, 2014 at 17:43
I dislike the textures.