Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin is an action game developed by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America for the Xbox One platform. This new installment in the Souls series takes players on a journey to overcome immense difficulties in the kingdom of Drangleic. The hero must obtain a few greater souls on the way to becoming human again.

The game features both player versus environment and player versus player gameplay using dedicated server technology. Players can invite their friends, fight their foes, and survive their way through the harsh medieval fantasy land. The game shares the engine and game universe with the first installment in the series but is not connected in terms of story.

Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin is known for its difficulty and offers players an unbeatable challenge. Bad play is severely punished by the game, as each time the player dies, the game protagonist loses a bit of maximum health just like in Demon's Souls. Additionally, the game bundles all previous DLCs for Dark Souls II, visual upgrades, new features, and content.

Overall, Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin is an exceptional game for players looking for a challenging and rewarding experience.