Dark Souls

Vicxas · 11-01-2018 3:31pm

heebusjeebus wrote: »

Another rumor today about a Dark Souls remaster.
This could potentially be out in May this year.
Would be sweet if this had extra gfx effects, and not just 60FPS. Some mods for the PC version really add a lot to the look of the game.

https://www.reddit.com/r/darksouls/comments/7ple1m/rumor_dark_souls_remastered_for_ps4_24_may_2018/

Announced for the Switch:

https://kotaku.com/dark-souls-remastered-announced-coming-to-the-switch-1821983023

No announcement for any other console yet tho.

beans · 11-01-2018 3:46pm

That article does say it'll be coming to the other formats, toward the end.

It'll be interesting to see what they end up with!

heebusjeebus · 11-01-2018 3:48pm

Nice one. The trailer has the other consoles shown.
Think i'll just throw money at the situation and buy it for the PS4 and Switch

Vicxas · 11-01-2018 3:52pm

Not much in it, but still..... HYPE!

heebusjeebus · 11-01-2018 3:57pm

6 players can join together in jolly co-op which is class.
\[T]/

gizmo · 11-01-2018 4:02pm

Details on the PS4 version here.

Rendering and performance changes hint at the game being rebuilt in the DS3 engine but if not, that's some heavy work done. What's most interesting, however, is the mention of dedicated servers which will hopefully feature in the PC version too.

heebusjeebus · 11-01-2018 4:04pm

gizmo wrote: »

Details on the PS4 version here.

Rendering and performance changes hint at the game being rebuilt in the DS3 engine but if not, that's some heavy work done. What's most interesting, however, is the mention of dedicated servers which will hopefully feature in the PC version too.

The DS3 engine doesn't do 60FPS in the current consoles though. I'd guess it's a heavily tweaked form of the original engine.

gizmo · 11-01-2018 4:06pm

heebusjeebus wrote: »

The DS3 engine doesn't do 60FPS in the current consoles though. I'd guess it's a heavily tweaked form of the original engine.

Quite true. It does, however, do it on the PC version out of the box without the need for DSFix as with the original which introduced its own set of issues.

Mickeroo · 11-01-2018 4:11pm

heebusjeebus wrote: »

The DS3 engine doesn't do 60FPS in the current consoles though. I'd guess it's a heavily tweaked form of the original engine.

I presume it was eventually fixed but I seem to remember when DS2 was at 60fps on PC it caused weapons in the game to break way quicker than they were supposed to or something. Hilarious stuff!

heebusjeebus · 11-01-2018 4:11pm

gizmo wrote: »

Quite true. It does, however, do it on the PC version out of the box without the need for DSFix as with the original which introduced its own set of issues.

Ya good point but I don't see how they can squeeze 60fps out of the PS4 Phat when DS3 & Bloodborne can barely manage 30fps without frame pacing issues.
Far easier for From Software to just tweak the original to enable 60fps in most platforms.
It also means that the Switch version will use the same engine as there is no way in hell that can run the DS3 engine at anything near 30fps.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 11-01-2018 4:41pm

I wonder what do they mean by 'Remastered', its one thing to fix blightown, but lost Izalith and crystal caves arent exactly awe inspiring either.

I'm definitely up for it - depending on price. and I'd be hopeful that they'll include the DLC also. Icing on the cake would allow you to import your previous character but thats pretty unlikely.

Vicxas · 11-01-2018 4:43pm

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

I wonder what do they mean by 'Remastered', its one thing to fix blightown, but lost Izalith and crystal caves arent exactly awe inspiring either.

I'm definitely up for it - depending on price. and I'd be hopeful that they'll include the DLC also. Icing on the cake would allow you to import your previous character but thats pretty unlikely.

They need to fix B-town, but judging on how nasty DS3 engine ran in the likes of Lothric castle i'm not holding much hope.

J. Marston · 11-01-2018 4:45pm

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

I wonder what do they mean by 'Remastered', its one thing to fix blightown, but lost Izalith and crystal caves arent exactly awe inspiring either.

I'm definitely up for it - depending on price. and I'd be hopeful that they'll include the DLC also. Icing on the cake would allow you to import your previous character but thats pretty unlikely.

I'm guessing €40.

Zero-Cool · 11-01-2018 4:45pm

I thought it was Demons Souls Remaster at first but I'd happily play through an updated Dark Souls!

Blightown at 60fps? *Ron Burgandy I don't believe you gif*

https://www.polygon.com/2018/1/11/16746620/dark-souls-remaster-pc-ps4-xbox-one-trailer-date

Xbox One (1080p, 60 fps)
PlayStation 4 (1080p, 60 fps)
Xbox One X (Upscaled 4K, 60 fps)
PlayStation 4 Pro (Upscaled 4K, 60 fps)
PC (Native 4K, all textures 2K unconverted, 60 fps)
Nintendo Switch (TV mode: 1080p, 30 fps; Handheld mode: 720p 30 fps)

Stone Deaf 4evr · 11-01-2018 4:47pm

Vicxas wrote: »

They need to fix B-town, but judging on how nasty DS3 engine ran in the likes of Lothric castle i'm not holding much hope.

Is it confirmed that they're using the DS3 engine? granted 3 has a lot more graphical flourishes than the earlier games, but it ran like a dog on the standard xbox, and I didnt notice much of an improvement on the X. May isnt very far away so we're bound to get more details soon, but as it stands, I have mre questions than answers.

heebusjeebus · 11-01-2018 4:49pm

A Dark Souls Trilogy Bundle will be released. Japan only though.
Inclused the new remastered version of DS1, Scholar of the First Sin edition of DS2 & DS3 (vanilla maybe).

All for $440. Jesus!

http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2018/01/dark_souls_trilogy_coming_exclusively_to_ps4_this_summer_in_japan

Vicxas · 11-01-2018 4:51pm

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

Is it confirmed that they're using the DS3 engine? granted 3 has a lot more graphical flourishes than the earlier games, but it ran like a dog on the standard xbox, and I didnt notice much of an improvement on the X. May isnt very far away so we're bound to get more details soon, but as it stands, I have mre questions than answers.

It makes sense to use the DS3/Bloodborne engine, unless they use a brand new engine for it?

If they have a new Engine it stands to reason its a good indicator of a new Souls like game in the works.

TitianGerm · 11-01-2018 4:54pm

Vicxas wrote: »

Announced for the Switch:

https://kotaku.com/dark-souls-remastered-announced-coming-to-the-switch-1821983023

No announcement for any other console yet tho.

Check out @xboxuk’;s Tweet: https://twitter.com/xboxuk/status/951468828248231937?s=09

CiDeRmAn · 11-01-2018 6:09pm

To play it on the go, I'm going for the Switch version.

Zero-Cool · 11-01-2018 6:19pm

I never played Artorias DLC so really looking forward to that.

From fextralife.

The remake runs at 1080p on the PS4 and Xbox One with 60 FPS.

Clarifying since people get ahead of themselves: We are not confirming different mechanics (besides 6 players) or specifics on the game itself. This is a “remake” of the game using Dark Souls 3’s engine base.

Expect Combat differences accordingly – Lightning, SFX and textures are rebuilt based on Dark Sousl 3.

The Official website reads: “We are keeping the game design with its overwhelming sense of accomplishment and maintaining game balance, whilst making adjustments for current generation machines such as graphic optimization and online multiplayer expansion“

Native 4k resolution on PC
Remaster renders upscaled 4K on the PS4 Pro and Xbox One while the PC version will feature resolution upto native 4K.

The remaster will feature up to 6 player online, like Dark Souls 3.
The multiplayer now has dedicated game servers rather than p2p

The remaster includes the DLC Artorias of the Abyss

gizmo · 11-01-2018 6:23pm

Zero-Cool wrote: »

I never played Artorias DLC so really looking forward to that.

You're in for a treat then, the fight with the DLC's namesake is probably one of the best, if not the best, in the entire series imo.

nix · 11-01-2018 6:41pm

heebusjeebus wrote: »

A Dark Souls Trilogy Bundle will be released. Japan only though.
Inclused the new remastered version of DS1, Scholar of the First Sin edition of DS2 & DS3 (vanilla maybe).

All for $440. Jesus!

http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2018/01/dark_souls_trilogy_coming_exclusively_to_ps4_this_summer_in_japan

I usually laugh and go "No way wtf" when i see a price tag like that on a game, regardless of whats bundled with it, but that looks mighty tempting, i could see myself splashing out on that if it were released over here :eek:

noodler · 11-01-2018 6:42pm

Yes one remaster I will buy and play.

Yes.

Yes.

DarC_Kn1ght · 11-01-2018 6:44pm

This isnt the teaser we got a few weeks ago right?

Digital Solitude · 11-01-2018 6:49pm

More money to throw at FromSoft!

I'll definitely be picking up the Switch version, 30fps is disappointing but understandable if it's a newer engine.

I'll probably get the PC version too tbf, I've already bought it 4 times what's another 2 purchases.

Digital Solitude · 11-01-2018 7:05pm

Mickeroo wrote: »

I presume it was eventually fixed but I seem to remember when DS2 was at 60fps on PC it caused weapons in the game to break way quicker than they were supposed to or something. Hilarious stuff!

Yep, durability was hardcoded to how many frames a weapon spend inside of an object, so everything was balanced for 30, 60fps meant everything spent twice as many frames inside objects, so degraded twice as fast.

It was fixed within a few weeks iirc.

They claim the DS port was their first PC foray, and was a pretty poor port. DS2 was miles better, being hardcoded for 30 was the only major misstep iirc. I found DS3 pretty solid on PC so imagine the remaster should be quality too.

Retr0gamer · 11-01-2018 8:07pm

heebusjeebus wrote: »

A Dark Souls Trilogy Bundle will be released. Japan only though.
Inclused the new remastered version of DS1, Scholar of the First Sin edition of DS2 & DS3 (vanilla maybe).

All for $440. Jesus!

http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2018/01/dark_souls_trilogy_coming_exclusively_to_ps4_this_summer_in_japan

I pretty much paid 450 euros for Bloodborne since the PS4 is useless for anything else. What's another 450?

YouSavedMyLife · 11-01-2018 10:22pm

As a PC player i am disappoint. I wouldn't see any reason to rebuy unless you really want to play it in 4k. If you're confined to console play then i suppose buying again would be worth it for the 60FPS and cleaner visuals if its about €30. Would have much preferred a Demons Souls remaster but seems From took the easy/free money route

If there are gameplay changes and a better NG+ experience then i take everything i said back, ill buy

Digital Solitude · 11-01-2018 11:00pm

YouSavedMyLife wrote: »

As a PC player i am disappoint. I wouldn't see any reason to rebuy unless you really want to play it in 4k. If you're confined to console play then i suppose buying again would be worth it for the 60FPS and cleaner visuals if its about €30. Would have much preferred a Demons Souls remaster but seems From took the easy/free money route

If there are gameplay changes and a better NG+ experience then i take everything i said back, ill buy

As a PC player you'd still be disappointed, if Demons Souls is remastered it'll be on PS4 and nowhere else

12-01-2018 12:04am

Digital Solitude wrote: »

As a PC player you'd still be disappointed, if Demons Souls is remastered it'll be on PS4 and nowhere else

Always figured thats why Dark Souls wasn't called Demons Souls 2

Retr0gamer · 12-01-2018 1:18am

Well Sony owning the IP will do that.

Why can't everyone share.

YouSavedMyLife · 12-01-2018 3:56am

Digital Solitude wrote: »

As a PC player you'd still be disappointed, if Demons Souls is remastered it'll be on PS4 and nowhere else

I have a PS4, just never use it since i have a PC

heebusjeebus · 12-01-2018 7:38am

Owners of DS1 on Steam can get the remaster with 50% off.

Source in the link:
https://www.pcgamesn.com/dark-souls-remastered/dark-souls-remastered-release-date-trailer-changes

"If you already own Dark Souls on Steam, you’ll be able to get the new Remastered version for half-off, according to a Bandai Namco store listing that went live earlier today. It said there would be a “50% loyalty discount reward for PC upgrades on Steam.”"

Doctor Nick · 12-01-2018 11:47am

Apparently that steam discount text has been removed from Namcos US site.

Price being quoted is $40. What's that, about €35?

J. Marston · 12-01-2018 12:16pm

Doctor Nick wrote: »

Apparently that steam discount text has been removed from Namcos US site.

Price being quoted is $40. What's that, about €35?

It is about €35 but they won't charge that. Currency differences mean nothing to game companies so it'll be €40 too.

Blizzard are charging €£$4.99 for those new league tokens.

Daith · 12-01-2018 12:43pm

Looking forward to this. Had completed the original not too long ago following an odd DS2-Bloodbourne-DS3-DS1 route.

Consistent frame rate and updated graphics would do fine for me but I can see why others would like a remix.

Retr0gamer · 12-01-2018 12:49pm

A DS2 style NG+ would be nice

heebusjeebus · 12-01-2018 12:50pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

A DS2 style NG+ would be nice

Ya, and even if they went down the route of Scholar of the First Sin and added extra enemies, I wouldn't complain.

Daith · 12-01-2018 1:01pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

A DS2 style NG+ would be nice

Oh yes! Was a bit disappointing it went straight into New Game. Wanted to play around with my powerful character for a bit longer.

weiland79 · 12-01-2018 1:18pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I pretty much paid 450 euros for Bloodborne since the PS4 is useless for anything else. What's another 450?

Seriously?

J. Marston · 12-01-2018 1:45pm

weiland79 wrote: »

Seriously?

He hooked you.

I don't think anything will be changed gameplay-wise. The confirmed lick of paint and more frames is it, would be my guess.

Retr0gamer · 12-01-2018 2:05pm

weiland79 wrote: »

Seriously?

Yeah but I'm such a Souls fanboy it was worth it. Thought the PS4 would pick up but exclusives have mostly disappointed and everything else seems to be coming to PC. Hoping this year it turns around because as it stands it's one of my least favourite consoles of all time.

Icaras · 12-01-2018 2:08pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

A DS2 style NG+ would be nice

Something like this would be great it really extended the value of DS2, I was very disappointed they didnt use it in DS3, or another option is to increase the likelihood of invasions in NG+.

Retr0gamer · 12-01-2018 2:14pm

Dark Souls 3 was so weird. Dark Souls 2 might have been lacking in game design but the gameplay additions were fantastic. The majority of them just got forgotten about by Dark Souls 3. Stuff like power stances and a magic that wasn't just various different projectiles. It really felt like a regression in that area.

12-01-2018 3:45pm

I bought all three Dark Souls games and haven't finished one of them... yet I want this remaster. What is wrong with me :pac:

Mickeroo · 12-01-2018 3:47pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Dark Souls 3 was so weird. Dark Souls 2 might have been lacking in game design but the gameplay additions were fantastic. The majority of them just got forgotten about by Dark Souls 3. Stuff like power stances and a magic that wasn't just various different projectiles. It really felt like a regression in that area.

It had the best combat of the three games by far imo and was the only one of the three that grabbed me in terms of PvP.

Doctor Nick · 12-01-2018 4:11pm

Well gamestop can **** right off with their €65 price tag

nix · 12-01-2018 4:26pm

Doctor Nick wrote: »

€65 price tag

Wow, sweet deal, where do i pre-order?

K.O.Kiki · 12-01-2018 5:11pm

http://www.dsogaming.com/news/dark-souls-remastered-will-feature-2k-uncoverted-textures-on-the-pc/

Dark Souls Remastered will feature 2K unconverted textures on the PC

Kiith · 12-01-2018 5:48pm

Rumours of a discount on the pc are ont true apparently. No chance of buying it in that case. Mods do half of what the remaster is offering already.

http://www.pcgamer.com/bandai-namco-on-dark-souls-pc-remaster-there-is-no-discount/

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