{
  "id": 16501476,
  "title": "Dark Souls 2 Seamless Co-op is the chillest way to play FromSoft's most frustrating game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/dark-souls-2-seamless-co-op-is-the-chillest-way-to-play-fromsofts",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-25T16:56:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/dark-souls/dark-souls-2-seamless-co-op-is-the-chillest-way-to-play-fromsofts-most-frustrating-game/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "FromSoftware's notoriously challenging game, Dark Souls 2, has received a new treatment that makes cooperative play a smoother, more enjoyable experience. Legend modder Yui created the Seamless Co-op series, which removes the frustrating elements of cooperative play and introduces shared story progress and protected saves. The mod offers a more relaxed and entertaining way to tackle Dark Souls 2, especially for those who have struggled with its mechanical weirdness and lower popularity. By playing in co-op, players can avoid resetting progress when one player dies and can spectate living squadmates during certain situations. Although the mod has faced some technical issues, it remains a highly praised and frequently updated free mod. Players can access Seamless Co-op through the Dark Souls 2 Nexus or via Steam, and with the reactivated PvP feature, it's an excellent time to dive into the game with friends.",
  "summary": "Don't give up, skeleton(s).",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}