Story
45h 43m
Length of Dark Souls II
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Extras
66h 51m
Complete
130h 48m
*Updated
About Dark Souls II
Dark Souls II is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware, released in 2014 as the sequel to the critically acclaimed Dark Souls. Set in the hauntingly beautiful world of Drangleic, players navigate through interconnected environments filled with challenging enemies, intricate lore, and formidable bosses. The game emphasizes exploration, strategic combat, and character customization, presenting players with a deep and rewarding experience. Known for its punishing difficulty and atmospheric storytelling, Dark Souls II continues the legacy of its predecessor while introducing new mechanics and gameplay elements that keep fans engaged.
Dark Souls II can be played on PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
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Additional Content of Dark Souls II
Dark Souls II has 3 DLC/Expansions:
| Expansion/DLC | Story | Extras | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King | 5h 17m | 5h 41m | 6h 34m |
| Dark Souls II: Crown of the Old Iron King | 4h 40m | 5h 53m | 7h 42m |
| Dark Souls II: Crown of the Ivory King | 4h 47m | 5h 56m | 9h 14m |
How long is Dark Souls II?
Let’s take a detailed look at the time you might spend on Dark Souls II based on how you play it. We’ll also look at the average times according to player’s abilities.
According to the information provided by a total of 254 players, Dark Souls II has an average duration of 45 hours and 43 minutes if you limit yourself to completing the main objectives of the game,. The slowest players tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 87 hours and 39 minutes. Players who follow this playstyle and play quickly have completed it in an average time of 26 hours and 22 minutes.
According to the information provided by a total of 281 players, if you also complete the extras, such as the objectives and optional missions Dark Souls II, the average time is 66 hours and 51 minutes. The slowest players tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 145 hours and 8 minutes. Players who follow this playstyle and play quickly have completed it in an average time of 37 hours and 40 minutes.
According to the information provided by a total of 107 players, if you complete the story along with the optional objectives and also achieve all achievements, collectibles, or trophies from Dark Souls II to complete it 100%, the game will last an average of 130 hours and 48 minutes. The slowest players tend to complete this playstyle in an average time of 318 hours and 38 minutes. Players who follow this playstyle and play quickly have completed it in an average time of 84 hours and 44 minutes.
| players | Average Time | Playing slowly | Playing quickly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story | 254 | 45h 43m | 87h 39m | 26h 22m |
| Extras | 281 | 66h 51m | 145h 8m | 37h 40m |
| Complete | 107 | 130h 48m | 318h 38m | 84h 44m |
Length of Dark Souls II by platform
Below, you can see the average duration of Dark Souls II depending on the different playstyles for each platform it is played on:
| players | Story | Extras | Complete | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | 410 | 43h 0m | 9h 25m | 129h 33m |
| PlayStation 3 | 144 | 5h 38m | 10h 53m | 140h 45m |
| Xbox 360 | 86 | 47h 48m | 4h 59m | 7h 27m |
| Xbox One | 1 | - | 4h 33m | - |
| Xbox Series X/S | 1 | 21h 39m | - | - |
Speedruns of Dark Souls II
Below, you can see the statistics for speedruns of Dark Souls II submitted by users:
| players | Average Time | Median | Slowest | Fastest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5h 49m | 4h 7m | 15h 27m | 0h 16m |
Records of Dark Souls II
Now let’s look at the maximum time and minimum time Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that someone has spent on Dark Souls II to finish it based on the platforms available, regardless of the playstyle:
- Minimum Time: Playing as quickly as possible, Dark Souls II could last 8 hours and 14 minutes.
- Maximum Time: If you play slowly, Dark Souls II could last 515 hours.
Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that someone has spent on Dark Souls II to finish it based on the platforms available. The purpose of this data is not to reflect players’ skill but rather to inform about the maximum and minimum times, keeping in mind that many prefer to play leisurely while others prefer the fastest way possible:
| player | Fastest | Slowest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC | Mr/s. Unknown | 8h 14m | 515h 0m |
| PlayStation 3 | Mr/s. Unknown | 18h 50m | 432h 36m |
| Xbox 360 | Mr/s. Unknown | 12h 27m | 270h 53m |
| Xbox One | Mr/s. Unknown | 56h 39m | 56h 39m |
| Xbox Series X/S | Mr/s. Unknown | 21h 37m | 21h 37m |
