With Dark Souls 2 being released just a few days from now, a new controversy has appeared in that it seems there are some graphics downgrade in the PS3 version of Dark Souls as recent videos show that the PS3 footage seen before and now show different visuals!

User "Moral Panic" on Neogaf noticed some differences in the early footage of the PS3 version of Dark Souls 2 compared to the new footage released. He compared the two and noticed huge changes in the lighting used in the game.

Top image is the early footage while bottom image is the recent footage.

He even posted videos to see where you can see the difference between the two versions.

Watch:
From 3:49 to 5:08 (no spoilers)
From 2:22 to 2:37, torch gameplay (no spoilers)
Compared to:
From 6:15 to 9:40 (no spoilers)

Click here to view more comparision pictures provided by "Moral Panic"

It should be noted though that the PC version of Dark Souls 2 won't have "downgraded" graphics as seen in this screenshot.

Dark Souls II will launch on Xbox 360 and PS3 in North America on March 11, 2014, with a European release date three days later on March 14. The PC version will launch on April 25, 2014.