Dark Souls: Remastered Announced for Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 11 January 2018 / 2,849 Views
Bandai Namco has announced Dark Souls: Remastered for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC. It will launch in Japan on May 24 and in North America an d Europe on May 25.
View the announcement trailer below:
Here is an overview of the game:
Specs:
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC / Steam, Nintendo Switch
- Genre: Action RPG
- Release Date: May 25, 2018
- Publisher: Bandai Namco
- Developer: From Software
- Players: 1 Player (Single-Player), 1 to 6 Players (Multiplayer)
- Rating: RP
- Localization: Voiceover (EN), Subtitles (EN, SP, FR, BR)
- Resolution and Frame Rate
- Xbox One (1080p, 60 FPS)
- PlayStation 4 (1080p, 60 FPS)
- Xbox One X (Upscaled 4K,60 FPS)
- PlayStation 4 Pro (Upscaled 4K, 60 FPS)
- PC (Native 4K, all textures 2K unconverted, 60 FPS)
- Nintendo Switch (TV mode: 1080p, 30 FPS; Handheld mode: 720p 30 FPS)
About:
Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps. Dark Souls Remastered includes the main game plus the Artorias of the Abyss DLC.
Key Features:
- Deep and Dark Universe – Delve into an epic dark fantasy universe stricken by decline and the Curse. Explore its intricate world design – full of hidden passages, dungeons and secrets – and uncover its deeply rooted lore.
- Each End is a New Beginning – Each playthrough surprises you with new challenges and unexpected facets of the game. Don’t bet on completing the game only once.
- Gameplay Richness and Possibilities – Hundreds of unique combinations of weaponry, armor, magic and crafting options to create your own playstyle and gaming experience.
- Sense of Learning, Mastering, and Accomplishment – From your first steps to mastery, build your character while refining your playing skills. Learn to strategize freely and experience the rewarding taste of overcoming daunting foes.
- The Way of the Multiplayer (Up to 6 Players with Dedicated Servers*) Whatever your motivations are to play online – collaboration or confrontation, support or betrayal – you’ll find your true home among the nine covenants. Which allegiance will you choose? *All 4 platforms will have dedicated servers. *All 4 platforms will have dedicated servers.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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Dark Souls is so chilling and atmospheric, I wonder if they can replicate that on a handheld. Then again I guess you could just play it in TV mode if needs be.
Warning : For those getting it on the switch, please don’t throw your precious device on the floor or to your wall when you get angry.Dying is a part of souls games, so don’t fear death, face it like a champ.This game is hard but be patient and you’ll figure it out how to beat it and please DONT SMASH YOUR SWITCH
DS really isn't that hard unless you're retarded. Even if you're new by 2 hours into the game you should have a general idea of how it plays.
Wow 4k 60 with HDR on the PRO.
Oh yes.... its been a while since I played the Original Dark Souls.
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