This document pertains specifically to the 2018 release by QLOC and Virtuos for PS4, XB1, DX11 and Switch. Anything not listed in this document should remain the same as in the original 2011/2012 release, so please read the Dark Souls 1 Google Doc for more information. Useful gameplay information Matchmaking rules
Pre-release information Below is all the confirmed information we knew about the Dark Souls Remaster prior to its release on 23 May, 2018. YouTube announcement trailer - Game is coming out for PC, PS4, XB1 and Switch on 25 May, 2018. Switch version and Solaire Amiibo have been delayed until summer. Switch version and Solaire Amiibo will be released on October 19. Steam announcement - All that’s confirmed is that it’ll be high-res and will take advantage of modern hardware. Platform specs/performance - Will include AotA (essentially making this game a remaster of PtDE), support 1080p and 60FPS on mainstream platforms, 30FPS on Switch (only 720p in handheld mode), and up to 6 players on all platforms. Source appears to be the official site. PC loyalty discount confirmed - PC players will be able to purchase the Remaster at a 50% discount, for $20 USD. Previous announcements read like a corporate non-confirmation denial, it sounded like they were keeping their options open in case they changed their minds. Dark Souls comic by Titan Comics - All that’s confirmed is that it will include portrayals of important characters from the game. Switch footage and Solaire Amiibo - Network test for Switch, PS4 and XB1 will take place on 24 May. Leaked Famitsu scans - Screenshots of remaster, nothing spectacular. Leaked Fandom/Wikia article - Pretty much confirms that the remaster is just a remaster, with nothing really new added outside of increased multiplayer count and a handful of minor quality-of-life improvements. List of differences from the original - The PvP portion of the game is apparently getting updated to emulate Dark Souls 3 as much as possible. PS4 Pro gameplay footage - Differences in texture and lighting can be seen. Network Test on 11-12 May - X-Bone and PS4 only, client can be downloaded between 1 May and 7 May. Switch test will be conducted later. |
