Dark Souls release dates and platforms
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About Dark Souls
Dark Souls is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released in September 2011 as a spiritual sequel to Demon's Souls, it is set in a dark, medieval fantasy world. It is renowned for its challenging gameplay, intricate level design, and deep lore. Players control a customizable character known as the Chosen Undead, embarking on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets of the cursed land of Lordran. Dark Souls is known for its punishing difficulty, requiring players to carefully manage combat, stamina, and resources while navigating hostile environments filled with dangerous enemies and formidable bosses. The game features a unique multiplayer component, allowing players to leave messages for others, summon allies for cooperative play, or invade other players' worlds for PvP combat. The original release of Dark Souls received critical acclaim for its atmospheric world, innovative mechanics, and rewarding gameplay, solidifying its place as a seminal title in the action RPG genre.
- Status
- released
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Game type
- base
Known release dates
Announced dates and provider-reported dates are labeled separately. These are release records, not a guarantee of current streaming or store availability. Estimates are excluded from this table.
| Date or window | Region | Platform or format | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2011 | japan | PlayStation 3 | Provider reported | IGDB |
| October 4, 2011 | north_america | PlayStation 3 | Provider reported | IGDB |
| October 4, 2011 | north_america | Xbox 360 | Provider reported | IGDB |
| October 6, 2011 | australia | PlayStation 3 | Provider reported | IGDB |
| October 6, 2011 | australia | Xbox 360 | Provider reported | IGDB |
| October 7, 2011 | europe | PlayStation 3 | Provider reported | IGDB |
| October 7, 2011 | europe | Xbox 360 | Provider reported | IGDB |
| October 18, 2011 | korea | Xbox 360 | Provider reported | IGDB |
| August 23, 2012 | australia | PC (Microsoft Windows) | Provider reported | IGDB |
| August 24, 2012 | europe | PC (Microsoft Windows) | Provider reported | IGDB |
| August 24, 2012 | north_america | PC (Microsoft Windows) | Provider reported | IGDB |
| October 25, 2012 | japan | PC (Microsoft Windows) | Provider reported | IGDB |
Sources and freshness
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