Are Dark Souls 1 2 and 3 connected?

The events in Dark Souls 2 could not have happened without all that happened in the first game. And even though there is not much impact on Dark Souls 3, there are many connections to it and the original Dark Souls.
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Is Dark Souls 3 connected to 1?

Dark Souls 3 is very much connected to Dark Souls 1. If you're into the lore it's like a direct sequel.
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Are Dark Souls 1 2 3 related?

Dark Souls 2 takes place in a entirely different place from Dark Souls 1. Instead of the Ashen ruins of Dark souls 3, the game gives the experience of exploring a new world. One that was seemingly created from the actions of Dark Souls 1, but how did this world come to be?
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Is Dark Souls 3 connected to Dark Souls 2?

DS3 ignores DS2 because it actually takes place before DS2. Here me out here. We learned in DS2 that both endings in DS1 were canon. If we light the bonfire we only extend the world for a short while (bout 1000 years).
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Are Dark Souls 1 2 and 3 in the same world?

All three Dark Souls games take place in the same world but at very different times and often in different places. Dark Souls one takes place primarily in Lordran at the very tail end of Gwyn's age of fire.
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Are all Dark Souls connected?

Are they all part of a single universe or do they take place in different universes entirely? All three Dark Souls games take place in the same world but at very different times and often in different places. Dark Souls one takes place primarily in Lordran at the very tail end of Gwyn's age of fire.
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Do I need to play DS1 and 2 before 3?

I'd recommend you to play the first game then the second and finally the third, since in dark souls 2 and 3, there are tons of references from the first game. But do you as you want, but be warn, you might miss some lore and references.
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Are Dark Souls 2 and 3 sequels?

Dark Souls 3 is a sequel in story (and more or less in tone) to the original. Dark Souls 2 is more of a spin-off. Set in the same world but sufficiently removed in geographical distance and time that there's only incidental connection to the story of DS1.
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Do I have to play Dark Souls in order?

Dark Souls is the start of a composite series. Most of its games have specificities which you can appreciate more by playing them in a set order. These specificities will apply to exploration, combat & environmental narration.
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How is DS1 and DS3 connected?

DS3 is practically the sequel of DS1. While the time difference storywise between DS1 and DS3 is huge, the world itself is still the same, and DS3 story can only be understood by first understanding the story of DS1.
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Is Elden Ring connected to Dark Souls?

There is no official connection between Dark Souls and Elden Ring. Dark Souls I – III occupy their own universe, and so do Elden Ring, Bloodborne, and Demon's Souls. That hasn't stopped fans from formulating their own theories, and if it's your headcanon that the two are connected, that's fine.
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Does Dark Souls 3 take place before Dark Souls 1?

There is no timeline or calendar, the only canon, concrete information is that Dark Souls 3 is after Dark Souls, and Dark Souls 2 isn't canon.
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Who is the soul of cinder?

The Soul of Cinder is a major antagonist and final boss of the dark fantasy role-playing video game Dark Souls III. It is the physical manifestation of every previous Lord of Cinder, those who has ever succeded in linking the First Flame.
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Why is Dark Souls 1 better than 3?

The first Dark Souls works better than its successor as it is more original. Dark Souls 3 relies too heavily on the previous game and often rehashes ideas. It grows the world in terms of lore, but diving head-first into the first game cannot be replicated.
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Is Dark Souls 2 a sequel?

Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, DARK SOULS™ II is the highly anticipated sequel to the gruelling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.
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Can you play Dark Souls 3 alone?

Thanks. I've always preferred all the Dark Souls games as a solo player, and have never liked the only way to have that option is to take myself offline. However, once I go through it once or twice completely solo I don't mind opening it up to the internet.
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What is the hardest Dark Souls?

The 15 Hardest Dark Souls And Souls-Like Games, Ranked
  1. 1 Dark Souls 2: Scholar Of The First Sin. The least favorite Dark Souls of most fans, many players would say that Dark Souls 2 was the easiest in the series.
  2. 2 Bloodborne. ...
  3. 3 Dark Souls. ...
  4. 4 Hollow Knight. ...
  5. 5 The Surge. ...
  6. 6 Dark Souls 3. ...
  7. 7 Demon's Souls. ...
  8. 8 Salt and Sanctuary. ...
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What is better Dark Souls or Skyrim?

As someone that has played both (Skyrim first, Dark Souls last) I'd say that many people don't appreciate the mechanical excellence of Dark Souls w.r.t Skyrim haphazard combat system, and, most importantly, probably the lack of direction/obscurity in game mechanics and paths to progress in Dark Souls.
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What is the best Souls game to start?

Elden Ring is a great way to jump into the genre, because it is the most newcomer friendly among its siblings. It features a large open world that emphasizes tackling challenges at your own pace. Additionally, the viability of magic and helpful Spirit Ashes give you a lot of flexibility during fights.
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Why is Dark Souls 2 better than 3?

Glitches and bugs plague PVP in the original Dark Souls; players exploit these regularly. Dark Souls 2 has better locations and combat mechanics compared to its predecessor. Dark Souls 3 failed to make meaningful changes to PVP, and players die too fast.
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Is Dark Souls 2 set after 1?

Does DS2 takes place before or after DS1? Most of the aging of the items (rings, for example) and time references suggest that DS1 took place long ago. Same thing with how hexes are now their own class of spells.
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Are Bloodborne and Dark Souls connected?

Bloodborne is set far into the future after dark souls 1, when the chosen undead refused to link the flame. The painting woman in Ashes of Ariandein in Dark Souls 3 painted bloodborne using the Blood of the Dark Soul.
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Is Elden Ring better than Dark Souls 3?

Elden Ring is better, from a PVE perspective. However, Dark Souls 3 has a far superior PVP. Elden Ring for sure. Open world was unlike any other game.
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What level should I stop at ds1?

Stat scaling stops after 40, and you won't get any more stamina if you level up endurance past 40. So, 40 everything and only go past that on strength to one hand the heavy stuff? Yes. And if you want 1500 hp, that's at 50 vitality.
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Is it okay to skip Dark Souls 1 and 2?

Dark Souls has never been story heavy. You can skip it. I don't advise it, however. You may acclimate more slowly because of the change in interfaces and controls.
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