To make DJMAX RESPECT mode work, special converter is necessary
To use DJMAX RESPECT mode, the latest firmware is necessary
After you connect the controller according to the following steps, you can make DJMAX RESPECT mode work normally.
Converter doesn’t support PS4 PRO game body for the time being.
The blue pilot light of the converter should turn green, and keep shining after flashing about 30 seconds, then you can play game dark souls 2 scholar of the first sin v103r2 install
Press start+select+5, simultaneously about a second, PS2 IIDX mode and DJMAX RESPECT mode of the controller can be switched repeatedly
Key mapping is shown as following image
| Controller | PS4 key |
| Start | left stick ↓ |
| Select | right stick ↓ |
| 1 | ← |
| 2 | ↑ |
| 3 | → |
| 4 | × |
| 5 | □ |
| 6 | △ |
| 7 | ○ |
| Rotate turntable clockwise | left stick ↓ |
| Rotate turntable counterclockwise | left stick ↑ |
| Controller | PS4 key |
| Start+Select+4 | Option |
| Start+1 | L1 |
| Start+2 | R1 |
| Start+6 | R2 |
| Start+7 | L2 |
| Start+Select+5 | Switch for PS2 IIDX／DJMAX RESPECT game mode |
The details of the other questions are shown in “Common Question” in the bottom of this page
You cannot simply select a beta branch on Steam. FromSoftware removed the legacy depots for Scholar years ago. To install v1.03r2, you must perform a ritual of depots and manifests.
Warning: This requires 25GB of free space, a stable internet connection, and the willingness to overwrite your current installation. Backup your save files (%appdata%/DarkSoulsII/).
Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin has specific depots:
Note: These manifest IDs change over time as Steam updates backend. Check communities like r/SteamDepot or DS2 Modding Discord for current valid IDs.
In the vast, interconnected history of Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin, few version numbers spark as much curiosity—and confusion—as v1.03.r2. For the average player booting up Steam or PSN, version numbers are irrelevant. But for modders, speedrunners, and preservationists, finding and installing Dark Souls 2 Scholar of the First Sin v1.03.r2 install has become a minor digital archaeology project.
Why? Because this specific patch represents a "vanilla-plus" moment in the game’s lifecycle—right before certain exploits were patched, but after the core Scholar enemy placement changes were solidified.
This article will walk you through everything: what v1.03.r2 is, why you would want it, and the exact step-by-step installation process for a legitimate copy of the game.
If you own the game on Steam, you do not need to manually install "v103r2". Steam automatically installs the latest versions. However, you must distinguish between the two versions of the game available in your library.
The Two Editions:
Installation Steps:
How to Switch Versions (If you need to revert): If you specifically need an older version for modding purposes:
Go to the official GitHub repository for DepotDownloader (created by SteamDB). Download the latest .exe or compile it. Place DepotDownloader.exe in a clean folder, e.g., C:\DS2_Downgrade.
First, let’s clear up a major point of confusion. Dark Souls 2 has two distinct versions:
v1.03.r2 refers specifically to an early patch of Scholar of the First Sin on PC (Steam) and, to a lesser extent, PS4/Xbox One. It is not the launch version, but it is pre-"Tongue Patch" (v1.06+).
Key features of v1.03.r2:
For modders, this version is a goldmine because many famous Scholar mods (like Seeker of Fire or certain randomizers) were built and tested on v1.03.r2. Trying to run them on the latest Steam version (v1.15+) will cause crashes.
The download is approximately 14-18 GB. Grab some Estus (or coffee). Once finished, you will have a clean, unmodified v1.03.r2 folder in C:\DS2_v103r2.
Critical: Saves from v1.15+ are not backwards compatible with v1.03.r2. You must start a new game, or find a legacy save file from 2015-2016. Always back up your current saves (in %APPDATA%\DarkSoulsII\).