If you plan on using a save editor, play offline. If you want to use the character online, ensure your stats and Soul Memory appear "natural" to the game’s automated cheat detection. How to Edit Your DS2 Save (Step-by-Step)

Currently, remains the most reliable "new" method for PS4 save editing. It is a paid software that functions by: Downloading your save to a USB drive. Uploading it to their server for decryption. Applying "Quick Codes" (Max Souls, Max Items, Max Stats). Re-encrypting the file for use on your console. 2. Apollo Save Tool (For Jailbroken Consoles)

If you are looking to revitalize your experience with the Scholar of the First Sin edition, here is everything you need to know about the current state of PS4 save editing. The Reality of PS4 Save Editing in 2024

In DS2, matchmaking is determined by Soul Memory (total souls collected), not level. Editors allow you to reset this value, making it easier to find Co-op or PVP at specific tiers.

Use Save Wizard (PC) or Apollo (PS4 CFW) to apply your desired cheats.

you're trying to unlock, or

Having 99,999,999 souls but a Soul Memory of 0.

While there isn't a "free and easy" standalone .exe for PS4 saves like there is for PC, tools like Save Wizard are constantly updated to support the latest PS4 system versions. Whether you're looking to bypass the grind of Scholar of the First Sin or test out a specialized PVP build, save editing offers a new way to experience the most divisive entry in the Souls trilogy.