Bandai Namco and From Software have announced plans to close the Dark Souls 2 PS3 and Xbox 360 servers in early 2024.

The servers will shut on Jun 06, 2025, at 5am PT / 8am ET / 1pm GMT / 2pm CET.

Dark Souls 2 PS3 and Xbox 360 servers are shutting down in March 2024

“A message stating that online play is disabled will be displayed,” the companiessaid. “Offline play will still be possible.

“PC,PS4&Xbox Oneservers will not be affected.

“Thank you to those who have played since launch.”

It was recently claimed thatElden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansioncould launch in February 2024, althoughFrom Softwarehas yet to confirm a release date.

Dark Souls 2 PS3 and Xbox 360 servers are shutting down in March 2024

And in an update this month, Elden Ring producerYasuhiro Kitaosaiddevelopment was progressing well, but suggested that fans shouldn’t expect a release in the near future.

From Software’s parent company, Kadokawa, also claimed last month thatdevelopment of the DLC was “proceeding smoothly”.

Elden Ring producer says its expansion will be ‘a little while yet’ and compares it to Bloodborne

Further reading

Shadow of the Erdtreewas announced in February, although further details about the expansion weren’t confirmed.

Ubisoftrecently announced plans toshut the online services for 10 more of its “older games”, including fourAssassin’s Creedtitles, in January 2024.

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