Scholar of the First Sin will include previous DLC packs plus have its own content.

Dark Souls II will release its upcoming DLC pack, Scholar of the First Sin, across all platforms on April 7, 2015. The new DLC will include the three previously released DLC packs—Crown of the Sunken King, Crown of the Old Iron King, and Crown of the Ivory King—along with new NPCs to offer an even deeper storyline, improved graphics, and additional gameplay features and enhancements.

All versions of the DLC will include:

• Additional NPCs added for an enhanced story experience.
• Parameter adjustments for improved game balance
• Augmented item descriptions
• Improved online matchmaking functionality

PlayStation 4, Xbox One and DirectX 11 PC versions of the game will also include:

• Additional upgrades to graphics, sound and performance
• Increase in maximum online players in single session (6 total)

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Ann "Cyliena" Hosler, Managing Editor