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An undead wanderer crosses a dying kingdom, learning deliberate combat and uncovering shortcuts through its tangled world.
Released 23 May 2018
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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.
Developed by QLOC, FromSoftware, Inc. · Published by FromSoftware, Inc., Bandai Namco Entertainment
In Lordran, a kingdom marked by a fading fire, you play an undead wanderer drawn into a dark fantasy journey. The story is told indirectly through characters, places, and item descriptions, leaving you to piece together the world as you explore.
Travel through connected regions, find routes and shortcuts, and face enemies and bosses in deliberate third-person combat. Timing, stamina, dodging, blocking, and parrying matter, while different weapons and damage types reward adapting your approach.
Develop your character by raising stats and choosing weapons and armor to suit your style. Bonfires provide places to rest and recover; the remaster includes the Artorias of the Abyss expansion, and online play supports cooperative and competitive encounters with up to six players.
Players who enjoy the game often highlight the satisfaction of exploring a world whose regions connect through surprising routes and shortcuts. Many also appreciate its somber atmosphere, layered story, memorable boss encounters, and the feeling of learning enemy patterns until difficult victories feel earned. Some describe the combat and navigation as frustrating or dated, so these strengths do not land the same way for everyone.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 41 |
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| Players | 1–6 |
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| Multiplayer | The game includes online multiplayer alongside single-player. Official store text states multiplayer supports up to 6 players with dedicated servers. Reviews consistently describe online co-op summoning, invasions, PvP, password matchmaking, and arena/PvP zone play. No local multiplayer features are mentioned. |
| Multiplayer & mods | Reviews state the remaster can permanently ban accounts from online play if mods are used. Some reviews also reference third-party anti-cheat or connectivity tools for the older version, but the remaster uses official servers and no mod requirement is stated for normal online play. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Metacritic | 84/100 View on Metacritic |
