DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- Core i3-2100
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 750 · Core i7-2600K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce GTX 1630 (~90 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~122 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, RPG
- Release
- Apr 1, 2015
- Developer
- FromSoftware, Inc.
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc.
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.
Souls-likeDark FantasyRPGDifficultActionThird PersonAtmosphericAction RPGCharacter CustomizationCo-op
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What you need for DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin
DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin needs about a GeForce GTX 1630 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce GTX 1630 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-25).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 6400 | Ryzen 3 3100 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 150 | 105 | 63 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 210 | 147 | 88 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 300+ | 221 | 132 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 300+ | 241 | 145 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 300+ | 263 | 158 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 300+ | 273 | 164 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 300+ | 300+ | 183 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 300+ | 300+ | 186 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 300+ | 300+ | 217 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 300+ | 300+ | 274 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-25.
DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit | Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit |
| Processor | AMD® A8 3870 3,6 Ghz or Intel® Core ™ i3 2100 3.1Ghz | AMD® FX 8150 3.6 GHz or Intel® Core™ i7 2600 3.4 GHz |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 465 / ATI Radeon TM HD 6870 No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750, ATI Radeon™ HD 7850 |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 23 GB | 23 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
Source: Steam.
DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 122 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 114 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 132 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 118 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 118 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 38
- Metacritic
- 79
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opSteam AchievementsFull controller supportRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing
- Languages (10)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese
Full audio: English
Latest news & patches
- Online features for the PC version have been reactivated.2022-10-25
- Announcement2022-04-08
- Explore ELDEN RING with new narrated preview video and pre-order now.2021-11-04
- ELDEN RING Coming Soon2021-08-05
- Dark Souls II SOTFS - Server maintenance2017-02-27
- Dark Souls II SOTFS - Server maintenance2017-02-27
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 is well above DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin's recommended spec. We estimate ~150 fps at 1080p high (range 120–180, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. At 1440p high expect ~105 fps, so every preset holds 60 fps. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~122 fps on the ultra preset (range 98–146, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the ultra preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce GTX 1630 or faster: ~63 fps (range 50–76, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce GTX 1630 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 6400. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin by brand.
Can I run DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~120 fps (range 96–144, medium confidence, ±20%). DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin.
How much storage does DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin take?
DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin needs 23 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit.