Dark Souls Remastered is a 2018 remaster of FromSoftware's 2011 action RPG Dark Souls — the game that popularised the Souls-like genre, with its interconnected world design and pattern-recognition combat. Set in the dying kingdom of Lordran, you play as the Undead Chosen who must fulfill an ancient prophecy by linking the First Flame.
The interconnected world of Lordran is the series' signature. Areas connect to each other through shortcuts, elevators, and hidden passages that reward exploration. A typical early route from the Undead Asylum to Firelink Shrine to Undead Parish to Darkroot Garden to Blighttown to Sen's Fortress to Anor Londo is a path many Souls fans know well.
The Remaster supports up to six players online and targets 60fps on PS4, PC and Xbox One with higher resolution options (the Switch version runs at 30fps). It includes the Artorias of the Abyss expansion, which adds four bosses: Sanctuary Guardian, Artorias the Abysswalker, Manus, Father of the Abyss, and Black Dragon Kalameet.
A famously interconnected world — areas link back to each other through shortcuts and secrets.
Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Faith, and hybrid builds all offer completely distinct weapon and spell arsenals — multiple characters feel like different games.
Summon other players for co-op using White Sign Soapstone, or invade others as a dark spirit. The multiplayer system creates unpredictable moments throughout.
Included in the Remaster — four bosses: Sanctuary Guardian, Artorias the Abysswalker, Manus, and Black Dragon Kalameet.
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