is not available as a free download; it is a separate, paid "definitive" version of the original game . While a free update was released in 2015 to add some story elements and balance changes to the base game, the full Scholar of the First Sin experience—including graphical upgrades and new enemy placements—requires a separate purchase. The "Free" vs. Paid Versions
On PS4 and Xbox One, it is sold as a standalone retail or digital title. What’s Included in the Full Version? Dark Souls II Scholar of the First Sin Free Dow...
If you already own the original Dark Souls II on , you do not get the new version for free, but you are typically eligible for a special upgrade price . is not available as a free download; it
Crown of the Sunken King , Crown of the Old Iron King , and Crown of the Ivory King . Paid Versions On PS4 and Xbox One, it
It is important to distinguish between the free patch and the full standalone game:
New enemy placements, improved graphics, and the addition of the "Forlorn" invader.