FromSoftware Temporarily Disables Dark Souls 2 and 3 Multiplayer

FromSoftware has officially confirmed that the multiplayer modes for Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3 are temporarily unavailable. According to the company, the disruption is due to a technical issue with the servers, though further details have not yet been disclosed. The restriction affects all platforms, meaning players are currently unable to access cooperative modes, invade other players' worlds, or leave messages.

What is happening with the servers?

In a post on X, the company stated that work is underway to restore the servers. However, there is no specific timeline for when online functionality will be restored. FromSoftware has promised to share more information as it becomes available. It is worth noting that this is not the first time the studio has taken such measures. In 2022, shortly before the release of Elden Ring, a serious security flaw known as Remote Code Execution was discovered in the Dark Souls series. That issue took months to resolve, resulting in an extended period of downtime for PC servers. The current situation appears different, as the issue affects only two titles across all platforms, which may prove easier to resolve from a technical standpoint.

Alternative options for PC players

For PC players accustomed to playing with friends, there is an alternative. The popular Seamless Co-op modification, which enables a continuous cooperative experience, utilizes its own servers. This mod operates independently of FromSoftware’s official infrastructure, meaning those already using it can continue playing without interruption. The primary advantage of Seamless Co-op is that it allows players to complete the entire campaign together without the session ending upon death or after defeating a boss. This modification has long been available for Dark Souls 3, and it officially became available for Dark Souls 2 at the end of September. While this news creates some inconvenience for fans, including those in Georgia, there is hope that the studio will fully restore the servers in the near future. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as new details emerge.