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Dark Souls 2 seamless co-op mod is out now in alpha form, paving the way for more boss battering with mates

The latest FromSoft game multiplayer mod is here, with Dark Souls 2 seamless co-op finally out in the wild. Modder Yui, maker of similar and very popular mods for Elden Ring , Nightreign , and the original Dark Souls , has poured a year and a bit of work into their latest creation. Read more

Dark Souls 2 seamless co-op mod is out now in alpha form, paving the way for more boss battering with mates

Dark Souls 2 now allows for seamless co-op gameplay with friends, thanks to a newly released alpha version of a popular mod. Created by modder Yui, the mod enables players to tackle the entire game, from tutorials to the final boss, in a single cooperative session. Up to five companions can join the journey, with game progression, NPC dialogue, and barriers seamlessly integrated.

If any player dies, they are teleported back to their last bonfire, while others continue the battle. The mod also includes a streamlined connection system and difficulty scaling options, making co-op play more user-friendly and balanced. While the mod's primary goal is fun, Yui emphasizes that it makes the game significantly easier.

Currently in alpha, players may encounter bugs that Yui intends to fix based on feedback from early adopters. To use the mod, players need Dark Souls 2's Scholar of the First Sin edition, updated to version 1.03, along with the mod itself, available on Nexus Mods or GitHub. Detailed instructions are provided in the description or a related video.

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