DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED

Dark fantasy action RPG built around punishing, deliberate combat

QLOC, FromSoftware, Inc. · Published by FromSoftware, Inc., Bandai Namco Entertainment · Released May 23, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 155K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 815 in 30 days
Playing now: 1,347; peak 24h 1,910
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 3 years ago; Nov 9, 2022

What is DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED?

A dark fantasy action RPG set in Lordran, where you fight enemies and bosses through difficult, deliberate combat. This remaster contains the main game and the Artorias of the Abyss add-on, with single-player and multiplayer modes.

For you if...

+you enjoy difficult combat that rewards patience and practice
+you prefer dark fantasy with indirect, lore-heavy storytelling
+you value interconnected areas and discovery over constant guidance

Not for you if...

−you want fast combat and forgiving boss runbacks
−you prefer direct storytelling and frequent explanations
−you dislike repeating sections after dying

What players say

92% of 155,422 reviews are positive · 90% of 815 in the last 30 days

Players praise the interconnected world, dark atmosphere, lore, and satisfaction of learning its deliberate combat. Common complaints include slow or clunky movement, long runbacks and backtracking, inconsistent hitboxes, and a weaker second half. Some players also prefer the original version's lighting and textures to the remaster's visual changes.

Screenshots and trailer

DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 64-bit, Service Pack 1
Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz / AMD FX-6300, 3.5 GHz
Graphics: GeForce GTX 460, 1 GB / Radeon HD 6870, 1 GB
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 8 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Low Settings, 60 FPS @ 1080p

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 41
Steam features: Family Sharing
Age rating: 17+

Steam Deck: Playable

Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.