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Remaster

Dark Souls: Remastered

by QLOC · published by Bandai Namco Entertainment

Released May 23, 2018 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

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About Dark Souls: Remastered

Dark Souls Remastered is a remastered version of the original game Dark Souls. The updated version of the game features graphical enhancements, an expanded online mode, and the Artorias of the Abyss DLC.

Everlasting Dragons once ruled over the world during the "Age of Ancients." A primordial fire known as the First Flame manifests in the world, establishing a distinction between life and death, and light and dark. A being known as Gwyn happens upon the First Flame and along with his allies use their new power to destroy the dragons and take control over the world, while the Furtive Pygmy is said to be forgotten, and thus begins the "Age of Fire." Over time, as the First Flame begins to fade while humans rise in power, Gwyn sacrifices himself to prolong the Age of Fire. The main story takes place towards the end of this second Age of Fire, at which point humanity is said to be afflicted with an undead curse related to a symbol on their bodies known as the Darksign. Those humans afflicted with the undead curse perpetually resurrect after death until they eventually lose their minds, a process referred to as "hollowing".

Release dates by platform

PCMay 23, 2018 · Out now
PlayStation 4May 25, 2018 · Out now
Xbox OneMay 25, 2018 · Out now
Nintendo SwitchOctober 19, 2018 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score8714 reviews
Steam reviewsVery Positive92% of 157K positive
Player score87564 ratings on IGDB
Playing now5,173on Steam at last update

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OS *Windows 7 64-bit, Service Pack 1
ProcessorIntel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz / AMD FX-6300, 3.5 GHz
Memory6 GB RAM
GraphicsGeForce GTX 460, 1 GB / Radeon HD 6870, 1 GB
DirectXVersion 11
Storage8 GB available space

Recommended

OSWindows 10 64-bit
ProcessorIntel Core i5-4570 3.2 GHz / AMD FX-8350 4.2 GHz
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsGeForce GTX 660, 2 GB / Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB
DirectXVersion 11
Storage8 GB available space

Dark Souls: Remastered FAQ

When did Dark Souls: Remastered come out?

Dark Souls: Remastered was released on May 23, 2018 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Is Dark Souls: Remastered on PlayStation 5?

No. Dark Souls: Remastered has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Is Dark Souls: Remastered on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Dark Souls: Remastered has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Is Dark Souls: Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Dark Souls: Remastered has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Who is making Dark Souls: Remastered?

Dark Souls: Remastered is developed by QLOC, Virtuos, and FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.

Is Dark Souls: Remastered multiplayer?

Yes. Dark Souls: Remastered supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.

How much does Dark Souls: Remastered cost?

Dark Souls: Remastered costs $39.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Is Dark Souls: Remastered good?

Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 92% of 156,770 reviews are positive. Critics average 87/100.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Dark Souls: Remastered?

The minimum GPU is GeForce GTX 460, 1 GB / Radeon HD 6870, 1 GB. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Dark Souls: Remastered system requirements page.

Dark Souls series

5 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Dark Souls2011
  2. Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss Edition2012
  3. Dark Souls II2014
  4. Dark Souls III2016
  5. Dark Souls: Remastered2018

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