Before testing an optimized build online, confirm the edition: original PS3 and Xbox 360 servers shut down on March 31, 2024, while Scholar of the First Sin on PC Steam, PS4/PS5, and Xbox One/Series X|S remains operational for messages, covenants, co-op, and invasions.
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