Dark Souls
8.7 / 10
Release Date
22 September 2011
Platforms
PlayStation 3 • PS4 • PC • Xbox 360 • Xbox One • Nintendo Switch
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Developer
FromSoftware
Store Pages
01Overview
Dark Souls is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and set in the decaying kingdom of Lordran. Players control the Chosen Undead, a cursed warrior who travels through ruined castles, underground cities and other hostile areas while uncovering the history of the world. Combat is deliberate and demanding, with stamina management, positioning and timing playing a major role in every encounter. Weapons, armor, magic and character stats can be customized to support different builds and playstyles. Lordran is built as an interconnected world filled with shortcuts, hidden paths and difficult bosses. Online features allow players to leave messages, summon others for cooperative play or invade another player’s world for PvP, adding an unpredictable multiplayer layer to the single-player journey.
Game Details
GenreRole-playing (RPG) • Adventure
Game ModeSingle player • Multiplayer • Co-operative
PerspectiveThird person
ThemesAction • Fantasy
Platform Availability
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TRAILERS & GAMEPLAY VIDEOS
Official Trailer
E3 2011 Official Trailer
6 OFFICIAL VIDEOS
Official Trailer
E3 2011 Official Trailer
Gameplay Overview
Prologue : Part 1
Gameplay Overview
Prologue : Part 2
Gameplay Overview
Prologue : Part 3
Gameplay Overview
All Saints' Day Trailer
Gameplay Overview
"Prepare to die" Trailer
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SCREENSHOTS & ARTWORK
FEATURED ARTWORK
Dark Souls Artwork
EDITIONS
BASE GAME
Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition
Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition is the PC release, as well as the PS3 and Xbox 360 re-release, of Dark Souls, including the Artorias of the Abyss DLC.
PlayStation 3 • PS4 • PC • Xbox 360 • Xbox One • Nintendo Switch
DLC & ADD-ONS
Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss
RELATED GAMES
Other titles in the franchise and connected series
Dark Souls Trilogy
2018
Dark Souls Trilogy: Collector's Edition
2019
Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss
2012
Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition
2012
Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss Edition
2012
Dark Souls: Collector's Edition
2011
Dark Souls II
2014
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin
2015
Dark Souls II: Black Armor Edition
2014
Dark Souls II: Crown of the Old Iron King
2014
Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King
2014
Dark Souls II: Collector's Edition
2014
Dark Souls II: Crown of the Ivory King
2014
Dark Souls II: Webhallen Edition
2014
Dark Souls III
2016
Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel
2016
Dark Souls III: The Ringed City
2017
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt + Dark Souls III
2018
Dark Souls III: Deluxe Edition
2016
Dark Souls III: The Fire Fades Edition
2017
Dark Souls III: Apocalypse Edition
2016
Dark Souls III: Day One Edition
2016
Dark Souls III: Collector's Edition
2016
Dark Souls: Remastered
2018
Dark Souls 2: Mad Warrior Edition
2025
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