A Ascended Mod has been created by VanBuinen to bring life to Dark Souls II. It is made as an upgrade for the game and is meant to be used alongside a user's original game. The Ascended Mod was created after much research and testing from VanBuinen, the mod creator, and several other testers. The developers focused on several aspects of the game such as the game's difficulty and balance. They also focused on adding several features that make the game more exciting, such as soul mechanics and item rewards.

This mod is a free update for the original game, which is currently being developed by the game's producer, From Software. The Ascended Mod will not be required to purchase anything else or be required to download anything else, unlike some other similar mods. It is a separate download and requires the original game to play, meaning that new players can start playing with the mod as soon as they have purchased the game or are able to play the game.

The Ascended Mod adds the ability to combine both souls into one character to gain a powerful new weapon, the Soul Guard. These Soul Guard souls can be customized with various effects to fit your style and personality. These new armor pieces can be obtained through a series of quests, which make using the Ascended mod even easier. The Ascended Mod can be enjoyed by players of the game who are just starting out or even those who want to improve their game with the newest content. There are no limitations on what type of character you can create, and the game can be played as much as you want to without any restrictions.