Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin - Known Bugs, Crashes & Community Fixes
About this game
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin is an enhanced edition of Dark Souls II, released in April 2015 by FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment. This version includes updated graphics, improved performance, and all previously released DLC expansions (Crown of the Sunken King, Crown of the Old Iron King, and Crown of the Ivory King). It also features rebalanced gameplay, new enemy placements, additional NPCs, and expanded lore,
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System requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit
- Processor: AMD® A8 3870 3,6 Ghz or Intel® Core ™ i3 2100 3.1Ghz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 465 / ATI Radeon TM HD 6870
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 23 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit
- Processor: AMD® FX 8150 3.6 GHz or Intel® Core™ i7 2600 3.4 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750, ATI Radeon™ HD 7850
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 23 GB available space
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Common fixes for game issues
Haven't found a fix in the Bugs, Crashes & Solutions section above? These general steps often resolve crashes, freezes, and performance issues.
Update graphics drivers
Install the latest GPU drivers from NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel. Outdated drivers are a leading cause of crashes and visual glitches.
Verify game files
Use your launcher's "Verify integrity" option to repair missing or corrupted game files.
Run as administrator
Right-click the game executable and choose "Run as administrator" to fix permission-related launch or save issues.
Disable background apps
Turn off overlays and close heavy background apps to free RAM and reduce conflicts.