Dark Souls 3 – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

Dark Souls 3 Box Art
Publisher
Bandai Namco
Developer
FromSoftware
Platforms
PS4, Xbox One, PC
Release Date
JP: March 24, 2016; WW: April 12, 2016
Genre
Role Playing

Game Overview:

Dark Souls 3 is an action role playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco.

It is the final game in the Dark Souls trilogy.

Latest Updates For Dark Souls 3

Hidetaka Miyazaki Says There’s a “High Possibility” He Won’t Direct FromSoftware’s Next Soulslike Game

Hidetaka Miyazaki Says There’s a “High Possibility” He Won’t Direct FromSoftware’s Next Soulslike Game

"I think if we do that, I’d like to step away from that supervisory role and give them full direction and full control over those projects," the Elden Ring director says.

Dark Souls 3 Servers on PC Have Gone Offline Again

Dark Souls 3 Servers on PC Have Gone Offline Again

Dark Souls 3 on PC has had its multiplayer servers taken down once again after several reports of players being unable to connect.

More Details Emerge on the Dark Souls Exploit That Has Forced the Series’ PC Servers Offline

More Details Emerge on the Dark Souls Exploit That Has Forced the Series’ PC Servers Offline

More details regarding the recent major Dark Souls exploit have been disclosed by one of the people behind its initial discovery.

Difficulty in Our Games is a Part of Our Identity, Says Elden Ring Director Hidetaka Miyazaki

Difficulty in Our Games is a Part of Our Identity, Says Elden Ring Director Hidetaka Miyazaki

In a recent interview with The New Yorker, FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki shed more light on the studio's iconic and brutal approach to difficulty.

Dark Souls Servers on PC Temporarily Disabled to Fix an Exploit That Could Kill Systems

Dark Souls Servers on PC Temporarily Disabled to Fix an Exploit That Could Kill Systems

After the community pointed out an exploit in all three Dark Souls games on PC, the developers have taken down the online service indefinitely to work on a fix.

Death Stranding, Dark Souls 3, Sekiro, and Many Others Have Been Fully Optimized for the Steam Deck

Death Stranding, Dark Souls 3, Sekiro, and Many Others Have Been Fully Optimized for the Steam Deck

The list of 38 Steam Deck Verified games so far also includes the likes of Hollow Knight, Psychonauts 2, Scarlet Nexus, and several more.

Dark Souls 3 Could Be ‘Pushed Further’ On Xbox Series X/S – Report

Dark Souls 3 Could Be ‘Pushed Further’ On Xbox Series X/S – Report

An analysis report from Digital Foundry suggests that Dark Souls 3's performance could have been pushed quite further on Xbox Series consoles.

Dark Souls 3 Now Runs at 60 FPS on Xbox Series X/S

Dark Souls 3 Now Runs at 60 FPS on Xbox Series X/S

The action RPG recently received FPS Boost support, improving its performance on current-gen consoles (though the resolution is unchanged).

Dark Souls 3 Cinders – Why It’s So Awesome

Dark Souls 3 Cinders – Why It’s So Awesome

Want to dive back into FromSoftware's classic for another run? This overhaul mod might be for you.

Dark Souls 3 Has Sold Over 10 Million Units Worldwide, Series Sales Stand At 27 Million

Dark Souls 3 Has Sold Over 10 Million Units Worldwide, Series Sales Stand At 27 Million

FromSoftware's RPG series continue to revel in its global success.

Dark Souls 3 The Ringed City DLC Guide – Best Souls And Titanite Chunk Farming Locations
Dark Souls 3 Patch 1.13 Adding New PvP Arena, Changes Summons

Dark Souls 3 Patch 1.13 Adding New PvP Arena, Changes Summons

Other bug fixes incoming.

Dark Souls 3 Patch 1.32 Nerfs Angels From Ringed City DLC

Dark Souls 3 Patch 1.32 Nerfs Angels From Ringed City DLC

Other changes afoot for infusions.

Dark Souls 3 The Ringed City DLC Guide – All Bosses And How To Defeat Them

Dark Souls 3 The Ringed City DLC Guide – All Bosses And How To Defeat Them

Taking on the fearsome bosses in Dark Souls 3: The Ringed City.

Dark Souls 3: The Ringed City DLC Review – A Dignified End To The Age of Fire

Dark Souls 3: The Ringed City DLC Review – A Dignified End To The Age of Fire

Leaving and recalling the fire forged legacy of the Souls series to deliver a fitting send off.

Dark Souls 3 The Ringed City DLC Guide – How To Access It

Dark Souls 3 The Ringed City DLC Guide – How To Access It

Accessing Dark Souls 3's new DLC.

Dark Souls 3 The Ringed City DLC Guide – Where To Find New Armor Sets, Pieces And Their Locations

Dark Souls 3 The Ringed City DLC Guide – Where To Find New Armor Sets, Pieces And Their Locations

Finding some of the best gear in Dark Souls 3's new DLC.

Dark Souls 3 The Ringed City DLC Guide – Where To Find New Weapons, Shields And Their Locations

Dark Souls 3 The Ringed City DLC Guide – Where To Find New Weapons, Shields And Their Locations

Getting some of the best gear in Dark Souls 3's new DLC.

Dark Souls 3 The Ringed City DLC Guide – Where To Find New Rings And Their Locations

Dark Souls 3 The Ringed City DLC Guide – Where To Find New Rings And Their Locations

Be the lord of the rings in the new Dark Souls 3 DLC.

Dark Souls 3 The Ringed City DLC Guide – Where To Find New Spells, Magic And Their Locations

Dark Souls 3 The Ringed City DLC Guide – Where To Find New Spells, Magic And Their Locations

Finding all the new spells in Dark Souls 3's newest DLC.

Dark Souls 3 The Ringed City DLC Out Today

Dark Souls 3 The Ringed City DLC Out Today

Prepare yourself, Ashen One.

Dark Souls 3: The Ringed City Gets An Epic New Launch Trailer

Dark Souls 3: The Ringed City Gets An Epic New Launch Trailer

The close of the Age of Fire.

Dark Souls 3 Update 1.1 Patch Notes and Launch Times Revealed

Dark Souls 3 Update 1.1 Patch Notes and Launch Times Revealed

Two new PvP maps incoming.

Dark Souls 3 Receiving Two New PvP Arenas on March 24th

Dark Souls 3 Receiving Two New PvP Arenas on March 24th

Battle in Dragon Ruins or on the Grand Roof.

Dark Souls 3 Livestream Next Wednesday Will Show Off The Ringed City’s PvP Content
Dark Souls 3 The Ringed City New Screenshots Look Appropriately Ominous
Dark Souls 3: The Ringed City New Video Shows Off Some Gameplay
Dark Souls 3 Patch Coming February 8th, Fixes Major PvP Glitch

Dark Souls 3 Patch Coming February 8th, Fixes Major PvP Glitch

No more invasions during boss battles.

Dark Souls 3 The Ringed City Expansion Revealed, Out in March

Dark Souls 3 The Ringed City Expansion Revealed, Out in March

New horrors await.

Dark Souls 3’s Second DLC Might Be Called City of the Dead- Rumor
Dark Souls 3 Update 1.09 To Launch Between November 24 and November 25, Full Patch Notes Inside

Dark Souls 3 Update 1.09 To Launch Between November 24 and November 25, Full Patch Notes Inside

It's all dedicated to fixing up issues in the just released DLC.

Dark Souls 3 Ashes of Ariandel DLC Review – Ash Like Snow

Dark Souls 3 Ashes of Ariandel DLC Review – Ash Like Snow

Ariandel is a welcome - but somewhat small - addition to Lothric.

Dark Souls 3: Ashes of Ariandel Complete Guide- Armor Set Locations, Boss Strategies, Accessing the Expansion, And More

Dark Souls 3: Ashes of Ariandel Complete Guide- Armor Set Locations, Boss Strategies, Accessing the Expansion, And More

A complete guide for Dark Souls 3: Ashes of Ariandel.

Dark Souls 3 Getting Big Patch This Week

Dark Souls 3 Getting Big Patch This Week

Aimed at poise and other fixes

Dark Souls 3 Ashes of Ariandel Trailer Showcases New PvP Map

Dark Souls 3 Ashes of Ariandel Trailer Showcases New PvP Map

Choose your allegiance.

Dark Souls 3: Ashes of Ariandel Gameplay Presents All Kinds of Enemies
Dark Souls 3: Ashes of Ariandel Gets Its First Trailer

Dark Souls 3: Ashes of Ariandel Gets Its First Trailer

A frozen land.

Dark Souls 3’s First DLC Name Leaked- Is Called Ashes of Ariandel
Dark Souls 3 DLC Releases on October 26th – Adds New Weapons, PvP-Exclusive Map

Dark Souls 3 DLC Releases on October 26th – Adds New Weapons, PvP-Exclusive Map

Can you say "flaming great sword"?

Dark Souls 3 Patch 1.11 Launches August 25

Dark Souls 3 Patch 1.11 Launches August 25

Next week is going to be a busy time for Dark Souls fans.

Dark Souls 3 “Major Announcement” Teased for August 24th

Dark Souls 3 “Major Announcement” Teased for August 24th

Possible DLC information incoming.

Dark Souls 3’s First DLC Will Have A Different Feel Than The Rest Of The Game

Dark Souls 3’s First DLC Will Have A Different Feel Than The Rest Of The Game

'It builds off of the previous games.'

Dark Souls 3 Director Not Proud of Studio’s Handling of Poise

Dark Souls 3 Director Not Proud of Studio’s Handling of Poise

"This is an agenda item we'll be working on in the future."

Dark Souls 3 Patch Nerfs Dark Sword, Other Weapon Changes Detailed

Dark Souls 3 Patch Nerfs Dark Sword, Other Weapon Changes Detailed

RIP in peace, Dark Sword builds.

Dark Souls 3 Regulation Version 1.7 Changes Detailed By Users

Dark Souls 3 Regulation Version 1.7 Changes Detailed By Users

Another update, another lack of proper patch notes.

Dark Souls 3 New Mod Lets Players Play In First Person Mode

Dark Souls 3 New Mod Lets Players Play In First Person Mode

Dark Souls: Skyrim.

Dark Souls 3 Patch 1.04 Removed Due to Freezing Issues

Dark Souls 3 Patch 1.04 Removed Due to Freezing Issues

Players hit by previously fixed bugs won't be penalized.

Dark Souls 3 PC Patch 1.04 Solves Some Issues, Brings Others

Dark Souls 3 PC Patch 1.04 Solves Some Issues, Brings Others

Freezing issues have started since the patch landed.

NPD Report: Dark Souls 3 Tops US Charts for April

NPD Report: Dark Souls 3 Tops US Charts for April

Ratchet & Clank also sees best launch of any game in series.

15 Best Weapons In Dark Souls 3

15 Best Weapons In Dark Souls 3

Everyone else can prepare to die if you're wielding any of these weapons.

Dark Souls 3 Ships Three Million Units Worldwide

Dark Souls 3 Ships Three Million Units Worldwide

Series witnesses more than 13 million units shipped worldwide.

Dark Souls 3 Players Analyze Its Newest Update

Dark Souls 3 Players Analyze Its Newest Update

Some changes to a few weapons.

15 Dark Souls 3 Gameplay Secrets, Tips And Things You Didn’t Notice

15 Dark Souls 3 Gameplay Secrets, Tips And Things You Didn’t Notice

There are plenty of things to discover in From Software's latest.

Dark Souls 3 Plagued By Cheating Woes, Bandai Namco Swings the Banhammer

Dark Souls 3 Plagued By Cheating Woes, Bandai Namco Swings the Banhammer

Cheaters and completely innocent players alike have been softbanned.

Dark Souls 3 Guide: Farming Souls, Important Items Locations, Cheat Codes And More

Dark Souls 3 Guide: Farming Souls, Important Items Locations, Cheat Codes And More

A complete guide for Dark Souls 3.

Dark Souls 3 Update 1.4 Deploying Today, Servers Going Down

Dark Souls 3 Update 1.4 Deploying Today, Servers Going Down

Check out timings for maintenance across all platforms.

Dark Souls 3 New Update Will Fix Covenants and NPC Questlines
Dark Souls 3 Director: “No Plan Right Now” for Sequels, Spin-Offs

Dark Souls 3 Director: “No Plan Right Now” for Sequels, Spin-Offs

"Development of new IP has already begun" according to Hidetaka Miyazaki.

Dark Souls 3’s Second DLC Pack Won’t Be Out Till 2017

Dark Souls 3’s Second DLC Pack Won’t Be Out Till 2017

That's a long wait.

UK Game Charts: Ratchet & Clank Beats Dark Souls 3 for No.1 Spot

UK Game Charts: Ratchet & Clank Beats Dark Souls 3 for No.1 Spot

Star Fox Zero enters at sixth place.

Dark Souls 3 Bosses Ranked – From Easiest to Toughest

Dark Souls 3 Bosses Ranked – From Easiest to Toughest

Want to know who stands a better chance of killing you? You've come to the right place!

Dark Souls 3 Patch 1.04 Changes Greatswords, Fixes Bugs

Dark Souls 3 Patch 1.04 Changes Greatswords, Fixes Bugs

"Performance adjustments" made to other weapons.

Dark Souls 3 Becomes Fastest Selling Bandai Namco Title in North America

Dark Souls 3 Becomes Fastest Selling Bandai Namco Title in North America

Also the most successful day one launch in publisher's history.

Dark Souls 3 Mega Guide: Unlimited Souls Cheat Codes, Estus Shards, Undead Bone Shards And Covenants

Dark Souls 3 Mega Guide: Unlimited Souls Cheat Codes, Estus Shards, Undead Bone Shards And Covenants

Your guide to the eerie world of Dark Souls 3.

UK Game Charts: Dark Souls 3 Sales 61 Percent Higher Than Dark Souls 2

UK Game Charts: Dark Souls 3 Sales 61 Percent Higher Than Dark Souls 2

Witnesses strongest launch week in series' history.

Dark Souls 3 PC Version Sells More Than 500,000 Copies In Three Days

Dark Souls 3 PC Version Sells More Than 500,000 Copies In Three Days

Being the last game in the series might be helping.

Dark Souls 3 Patch 1.03.1 Launching This Monday

Dark Souls 3 Patch 1.03.1 Launching This Monday

Some rebalancing is in order.

Dark Souls 3 PC Errors and Fixes- Game Crashes, Flickering Image, Resolution Errors, and More

Dark Souls 3 PC Errors and Fixes- Game Crashes, Flickering Image, Resolution Errors, and More

A few tech tips for Dark Souls 3.

Dark Souls 3 Face-off: PS4 vs Xbox One vs PC Graphics Comparison, Frame Pacing Still An Issue

Dark Souls 3 Face-off: PS4 vs Xbox One vs PC Graphics Comparison, Frame Pacing Still An Issue

Our final verdict with patch 1.03 installed across all platforms.

Dark Souls 3: How To Defeat Every Boss In The Game, Weakness, Health And More

Dark Souls 3: How To Defeat Every Boss In The Game, Weakness, Health And More

A complete guide to all the bosses in Dark Souls 3.

Dark Souls 3 Getting Its First DLC In Autumn

Dark Souls 3 Getting Its First DLC In Autumn

The 'D' in DLC stands for dying.

Dark Souls 3 Launch Trailer is Set In The Woods Somewhere

Dark Souls 3 Launch Trailer is Set In The Woods Somewhere

The highly anticipated hack and slash RPG is finally available.

Dark Souls 3 PC Release Plagued With Crashes

Dark Souls 3 PC Release Plagued With Crashes

Many players report the game crashing at the first bonfire.

Dark Souls 3 Steam Unlock Times Revealed

Dark Souls 3 Steam Unlock Times Revealed

Some regions could get it as early as today.

Dark Souls 3 Update 1.03 Out Now, And It Improves Performance A Bit

Dark Souls 3 Update 1.03 Out Now, And It Improves Performance A Bit

Glitches and exploits- prepare to die.

Dark Souls 3 PS4 Download Size Is Really Manageable

Dark Souls 3 PS4 Download Size Is Really Manageable

Less than 20 GB seems unreal.

Dark Souls 3 Review – Permission to Die

Dark Souls 3 Review – Permission to Die

It's familiar and it's brutal. Dark Souls 3 will make you revel in your suffering.

Dark Souls 3 Review: Gamekult Awards It An Amazing 9/10

Dark Souls 3 Review: Gamekult Awards It An Amazing 9/10

'A profound reappraisal.'

Dark Souls 3 Patch 1.01 Now Available To Download

Dark Souls 3 Patch 1.01 Now Available To Download

Servers are still offline though.

Dark Souls 3 From Director Eli Roth Now Available

Dark Souls 3 From Director Eli Roth Now Available

Three guesses on how it ends.

15 Things You Need To Know About Dark Souls 3

15 Things You Need To Know About Dark Souls 3

Prepare to die again and again.

Dark Souls 3 Review: UK Magazine Edge Awards It A 9/10

Dark Souls 3 Review: UK Magazine Edge Awards It A 9/10

Not a hollow victory.

Nvidia Releases Driver Update With Oculus Rift And Dark Souls 3 Support

Nvidia Releases Driver Update With Oculus Rift And Dark Souls 3 Support

The patch also supports Gears of War Ultimate Edition, Paragon Early Access and Quantum Break.

Dark Souls 3 PS4 Players- If You Imported the Japanese Version, You Can Translate Several Details

Dark Souls 3 PS4 Players- If You Imported the Japanese Version, You Can Translate Several Details

A full guide to navigating your way through this mess.

Dark Souls 3 Publisher Warns About Playing Release Early

Dark Souls 3 Publisher Warns About Playing Release Early

Lack of a day one patch may not make for the best experience.

Dark Souls 3 Can Also Be Played Early On PS4

Dark Souls 3 Can Also Be Played Early On PS4

Ah, the glory of region free consoles...

Want To Play Dark Souls 3 Right Now? Here’s How

Want To Play Dark Souls 3 Right Now? Here’s How

Prepare to die 'early'.

Dark Souls 3 Launch Trailer Hypes Japan Release

Dark Souls 3 Launch Trailer Hypes Japan Release

Death comes for us all in April.

Dark Souls 3 Revised Requirements for PC Version Revealed

Dark Souls 3 Revised Requirements for PC Version Revealed

You need to have a decently equipped computer for this...

Dark Souls 3 PC Settings Revealed, 8GB RAM More Than Enough

Dark Souls 3 PC Settings Revealed, 8GB RAM More Than Enough

It does not seems like the PC version will have a ton of graphical parameters to play with.

Dark Souls 3 Gameplay Footage Arrives from SXSW

Dark Souls 3 Gameplay Footage Arrives from SXSW

Check out 30 minutes of early gameplay.

Dark Souls 3 New Screenshots Show Off Bosses As Well As A Returning Character
Dark Souls 3 Will Run At 60FPS on PC After All

Dark Souls 3 Will Run At 60FPS on PC After All

'Forget what you've heard!'

Dark Souls 3 PC Hands On Impressions – Sacrifice of Social Life

Dark Souls 3 PC Hands On Impressions – Sacrifice of Social Life

Morbid fascination with the digital virtues of death.

Dark Souls 3 New Gameplay Videos Show Off Some Of Its Classes In Action
Dark Souls 3 Is Based On My Personal Preferences, Says Series Creator Hidetaka Miyazaki

Dark Souls 3 Is Based On My Personal Preferences, Says Series Creator Hidetaka Miyazaki

“All of Dark Souls III’s design is basically based on my own personal preference."

Dark Souls 3: Covenants Returning, Pyromancies Confirmed

Dark Souls 3: Covenants Returning, Pyromancies Confirmed

An info dump sheds light on a number of details.

Dark Souls 3 Receives Season Pass, Available for Pre-Purchase on Steam

Dark Souls 3 Receives Season Pass, Available for Pre-Purchase on Steam

Two DLC packs containing new armour, enemies and maps planned.

Dark Souls 3 Opening Cinematic Introduces the World of Lothric

Dark Souls 3 Opening Cinematic Introduces the World of Lothric

Giants, Undead and the Deep await.

Dark Souls 3 New Footage Shows Off Some Knife and Bow Gameplay

Dark Souls 3 New Footage Shows Off Some Knife and Bow Gameplay

All your builds will still be viable.

Dark Souls 3 Prestige Edition Is Already Sold Out

Dark Souls 3 Prestige Edition Is Already Sold Out

The edition sold out in less two hours.

Dark Souls 3 PC Requirements Revealed on Steam

Dark Souls 3 PC Requirements Revealed on Steam

PC users will find some rather acceptable requirements here.

Dark Souls 3 Releasing on April 12th 2016 in North America

Dark Souls 3 Releasing on April 12th 2016 in North America

Prepare to die one more time.

Dark Souls 3 is “The Big Closure on The Series” – Miyazaki

Dark Souls 3 is “The Big Closure on The Series” – Miyazaki

Director expresses desire for studio to "create new things."

Dark Souls 3 Network Beta Available on PSN, Code Required

Dark Souls 3 Network Beta Available on PSN, Code Required

From October 16th to 18th, players will need to access the beta at specific times.

Dark Souls 3 Footage Emerges from TGS 2015, Western Release Revealed

Dark Souls 3 Footage Emerges from TGS 2015, Western Release Revealed

North America, Europe and Australia will receive it in April 2016.

Dark Souls 3 Releasing on March 24th 2016 in Japan

Dark Souls 3 Releasing on March 24th 2016 in Japan

Pre-orders open on October 7th.

Dark Souls 3: Information About Magic Weapon Durability, NG+, Multiplayer, and More

Dark Souls 3: Information About Magic Weapon Durability, NG+, Multiplayer, and More

Working towards making the greatest Dark Souls game ever.

Dark Souls 3, Bloodborne DLC Both Being Directed by Miyazaki

Dark Souls 3, Bloodborne DLC Both Being Directed by Miyazaki

From Software director believes he can handle both.

Dark Souls 3 is “Based on My Personal Preferences” – Hidetaka Miyazaki

Dark Souls 3 is “Based on My Personal Preferences” – Hidetaka Miyazaki

The third game will be a "turning point" in the series.

Dark Souls 3 Demo Available At Gamescom

Dark Souls 3 Demo Available At Gamescom

That was quick!

Fallout 4, Dark Souls 3, Horizon, Halo 5, and Just Cause 3 Among Some Upcoming Games That Will Use Havok Tech
Bloodborne Team Not Working on Dark Souls 3

Bloodborne Team Not Working on Dark Souls 3

Only a few visual designers have worked on both titles, according to From Software.

Dark Souls 3 Speeds Up Action, Less Maps But Larger Scale

Dark Souls 3 Speeds Up Action, Less Maps But Larger Scale

Director Hidetaka Miyazaki provides some new details on the design of the sequel.

Dark Souls 3 Not the “Final Product” of Series

Dark Souls 3 Not the “Final Product” of Series

Director Hidetaka Miyazaki clarifies that it's a "turning point" for the franchise.

Dark Souls 3 Is Final Game In The Series

Dark Souls 3 Is Final Game In The Series

A press statement released after official reveal confirms Dark Souls 3 is final chapter.

Dark Souls 3 Showcased at E3 2015, Releasing Early 2016

Dark Souls 3 Showcased at E3 2015, Releasing Early 2016

Praise the sun one more time.

Dark Souls 3 Release Date Leaked, Launches In Early 2016

Dark Souls 3 Release Date Leaked, Launches In Early 2016

Okay, so can we just agree that this is happening at this point?

Dark Souls 3: More Details, First Screenshots Leaked

Dark Souls 3: More Details, First Screenshots Leaked

It looks like this is real, and it looks like this is awesome.

Dark Souls 3 Announcement Reportedly Coming At E3

Dark Souls 3 Announcement Reportedly Coming At E3

The father of the Souls series, Hidetaka Miyazaki is said to be back directing Dark Souls 3.

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