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Dark Souls

8.7 / 10
Dark Souls cover
Release Date
22 September 2011
Platforms
PlayStation 3 • PS4 • PC • Xbox 360 • Xbox One • Nintendo Switch
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Developer
FromSoftware
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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

Genre
Role-playing (RPG) • Adventure
Game Mode
Single player • Multiplayer • Co-operative
Perspective
Third person
Themes
Action • Fantasy

Platform Availability

PCXboxPlayStationNintendoSteamGOGEpic Games

02Trailers & Gameplay Videos

6 Official Videos

03Screenshots & Artwork

04Editions, Expansions & DLC

Editions

Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition
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

Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss

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