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Dark Souls 2 developers 'have not put any thought into' Xbox One, PS4 versions

An interview with Dark Souls II co-director reveals the developer hasn't thought about next-gen versions of the game yet.

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Co-director of Dark Souls II Yui Tanimura has said that developer From Software has not put any thought into next-gen versions of the game yet.

"We have not put any thought into this yet, so I unfortunately can’t answer at this point," Tanimura said when Edge asked him what it would take to bring the more graphically advanced PC version of Dark Souls II to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

When asked why From Software didn't develop a next-gen version of the game at the outset, Tanimura explained that the team's intention was to capitalize on the potential of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and deliver the game to fans as soon as possible.

Last year, Tanimura also admitted that the PC version of Dark Souls was "half-assed," and promised the studio won't make the same mistakes twice with the PC version of the upcoming sequel.

The PC version of Dark Souls shipped some ten months after the Xbox 360 and PS3 iterations. From Software promised that Dark Souls II will hit PC shortly after the console versions launch on March 11, 2014 in North America, and March 14, 2014 in Europe.

You can find the full interview with Yui Tanimura on Edge's website.

Check out the latest trailer for Dark Souls II below, and be sure to read our theories on what it might reveal about the game.

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Next gen doesn't have nearly the same install base. We're talking about a game that sold close to 2 million units here on tens of millions of system. We may get a GotY version on the new systems though if it sells well enough.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> thats what i was thinking, same with gtav, but i dont wanna wait damnit!

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<< LINK REMOVED >> Most people who wanted the game bad enough still have their Ps3/Xbox360 because they knew this was coming

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> "Most people."

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> i didnt. GS had it listed for ps4

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Why should they put in extra work and cost for this? They know who their fans are, and they haven't thrown their PS3s in a dumpster.

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It worked for Rockstar with GTAV.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> that was before the next gens came out though

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Affff Next gen ya ya get over it DX 11's been out for the last 3 years just cuz consoles are finaly equals doesn't make them "next-gens"

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I'm pretty sure that Demon souls 2 On way to PS4 as For Xbone you don't get Any of it :D

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<< LINK REMOVED >> I wouldn't want any of it. Dark Souls/Demon Souls is so lifeless and bland.


But opinions, right?

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<< LINK REMOVED >> I love the Souls series and have a PS4, but I'd be doubtful of a Souls game that's developed by some scab studio instead of From.

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> Sony knows how to develop it they helped with Demon's Souls in development which is why they own the IP

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<< LINK REMOVED >>I was just going to post that

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Dang. Another late port for PC that will only come with slightly better graphics.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> Hey! It's Bill Gates with Apple logo!

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Now that's what I call clueless

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Then they might want to consider doing so.

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With a best looking or no, this game is a masterpiece

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Sure, the PC version would be the best looking, but PC gaming also has a small fanbase.

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Go big or go home. Looks like From Software is going home. What a shame I would have loved to play this on my One.

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You're either a really bad troll or just really foolish

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Actually what this means is


"we are going to make a PS4/Xbox one version, but please also buy it for PS3 and X360."

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Don't want don't neeeeeed. That can wait for Dark Souls Threeeeee

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I guess ill pirate it on my PC then. PC master race ftw.

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I am deff playing this game, however I won't be buying it. It will be through gamefly. They would sell way more titles if they ported the game and it's gonna be hard for many gamers to decide to pick this up as a few games will be hitting the new systems around the same time.

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Probably will pass, enjoyed Demon Souls and beat it like 10 times but found Dark Souls to be dull and never even bothered to finish. Just didn't feel the same, don't know why.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> maybe because Demon's Souls and Dark Souls are 2 different games

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<< LINK REMOVED >> Same exact thing happened to me.

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they'll probably bring the souls series to next gen after the release of dark souls 2

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I hope there's no PS4/X180 version coming in the future. I want to get the PS3 Collection's Edition, but this has me worried, because if there's a PS4 version, I'll be extremely pissed off.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> Really? Last I checked it's called the Xbox One stupid Sony drone.

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >>That's the 2001 console. I'm talking about the 2013 one...Stop being an Xbox fanboy. You'll feel better once you experience the best of both worlds.

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I too have not given any thought to the PS4 and Xbox One at this juncture. Praise the Sun!

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