Developer(s) From Software
Namco Bandai Games
Publisher(s) JP From Software
NA Namco Bandai Games
EU Namco Bandai Games
Platform(s) PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Release date(s) PlayStation 3
JP September 15, 2011
NA October 4, 2011
PAL October 7, 2011
Xbox 360
NA October 4, 2011
PAL October 7, 2011
Genre(s) Action-adventure, Role-playing game
Mode(s) Single-player, online multiplayer
Rating(s) CERO: D
ESRB: M
PEGI: 16
Media/distribution Blu-ray Disc, DVD

Dark Souls (ダークソウル Dāku Souru?) is an upcoming video game being developed by From Software, who will also publish the game domestically as an exclusive title for the PlayStation 3. Internationally, the game will be published on both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 by Namco Bandai Games. It was previously developed under the codename Project Dark and is the spiritual successor to Demon's Souls. Dark Souls will be released in Japan, exclusively for the PlayStation 3, on September 15, 2011 and internationally, for both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, on October 4 in North America and October 7 in Europe of the same year

Gameplay

The game will focus on dungeon exploring and the tension and fear that arise when players encounter enemies in this setting. The game is a spiritual successor to Demon's Souls (which is a spiritual successor to the King's Field games). Unlike the mostly linear levels of Demon's Souls, Dark Souls will take place in an open world environment. The player will battle using various weapons and strategies to survive in a dark fantasy world. Online features will allow players to share the play experience without need for direct communication.

There will be more weapons, spells, and new classes. It is also said to be 'significantly harder', with more enemies and more difficult encounters. It will include leaving messages to other players, seeing others' deaths, and player versus player as well as a new co-op system.