Dark Souls Remastered: 23 mins of Gameplay Footage and Features List

Get a glimpse at the upcoming Dark Souls Remastered with new gameplay footage from the game while you wait for the May 25th launch. Plus see the list of changes coming with the new version of the game.

Next month we can Praise the Sun once more as the Action RPG game Dark Souls gets a Remastered version on May 25th for PC, Xbox One and PS4. Now some new Gameplay footage has been released thanks to PlayStation who have shared 23 minutes of the hardcore hack and slash remaster as they dive back into the darkened halls again. Take a look at the game running on PS4 Hardware for an example of the changes being made to the game and see how the upcoming Remastered version of Dark Souls looks. Those looking to get their hands on the PC version will be able to enjoy a native 4k experience with 60 FPS.

Aside from the overhaul in graphics a number of other important changes are being made to the game too, such as increasing the number of online players from 4 to 6, new 3v3 and 6 player deathmatch arenas added, and more. It'll also finally make it easier to play with your friends thanks to the improved matchmaking systems.

Dark Souls Remastered Features

Graphics

• Dark Souls Remastered will have a 4K resolution with a compatible TV/monitor at 60fps on the Xbox One X, PS4 Pro and PC. It will display upscaled 4K resolution on PS4 Pro and Xbox One, while the PC version will be native 4K.
• PS4 and Xbox One – 1080p resolution at 60fps.
• On the Switch, it will have a 1080p resolution at 30fps when docked to TV, and 720p resolution at 30fps when in handheld mode.

Online Multiplayer

• The maximum number of players online has increased from 4 to 6.
• The Dried Finger item will be needed to play with 6 players.
• The Dried Finger has been moved from the Painted World of Ariamis level to the Undead Burg merchant to be obtainable earlier in the game. The Dried Finger location in the Painted World has been replaced with a Twin Humanities item.
• Password Matchmaking is now available, similar to Dark Souls 3. When a player is summoned in Password Matchmaking the player level will be synced.
• It's now easier for friends to be matched with each other. When the guest player’s character level and weapon is higher than that of the host player, the level will be adjusted accordingly.
• Healing items will not be available during PvP with the exception of Estus Flasks. To prevent long and drawn out battles, the number of Estus Flasks is halved for phantoms.
• When a player defeats an invading phantom, their Estus Flask is restored.
• Players can turn on/off global matchmaking
• Players can now prevent matched Red Phantoms from seeing their “White Sign Soapstone” sign
• Players can no longer summon ally phantoms consecutively when in combat with enemy phantoms.
• In online play, players who are outside of the host’s parameter range will not be matched with each other (the players can still be matched via Password Matching).

Arena

• 3v3 and 6-player deathmatch have been added.
• Arena battles can also use Password Matching.
• Respawn points will be random.

Other Changes

• Players can select the number of usable items, such as consumable souls or covenant items, to use instead of one at a time as in the original game.
• The number of languages has been increased to the number found in Dark Souls 3.
• A Bonfire has been added next to Vamos the Blacksmith.
• Covenants can be switched at Bonfires.
• Button configuration is available.
• Items will not automatically be registered into an item slot when picked up.
• When the up or down directional pad button is held down, the first item equipped will be selected.
• The online network has been changed from P2P to dedicated servers.

Dark Souls Remastered launches May 25th for PC, Xbox One and PS4.