Dark Souls

Dark Souls is the original release in an iconic trilogy that helped to spawn its own genre of punishing, hard-as-nails games. Players will embark on a journey through a dark and foreboding land, battling epic bosses and difficult enemies along the way.

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Action RPG
Soulslike
Adventure
Released
September 22, 2011
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Violence
Developer(s)
From Software
Publisher(s)
Namco Bandai
Engine
Havok
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning detail. DARK SOULS: REMASTERED includes the main game plus the Artorias of the Abyss DLC. This marks the franchise’s debut on a Nintendo platform, and for the first time ever can be played on-the-go with Nintendo Switch™.

Deep and Dark Universe— Delve into an epic dark fantasy universe stricken by the Curse. Explore its intricate world design, full of hidden passages, dungeons and secrets.

Each End is a New Beginning— Each playthrough surprises you with new challenges and discoveries.

Gameplay Richness and Possibilities— Use hundreds of unique weapon, armor, magic, and crafting combinations to create your own playstyle and gaming experience.

The Way of the Multiplayer (up to 6 players)— Whatever your motivations are to play online – collaboration or confrontation, support or betrayal – you’ll find your true home among the nine covenants.

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