Do all three Dark Souls stories connect?

The games in the Dark Souls trilogy follow a definite timeline—convoluted though it may be—Demon's Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice seem to occupy entirely separate universes.
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Is the Dark Souls trilogy story connected?

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 Dark Souls and Dark Souls 3 connected?

And even though there is not much impact on Dark Souls 3, there are many connections to it and the original Dark Souls. The second game did influence the outcome of the general plot and gave its fans a lot to speculate about.
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Are Dark Souls 1, 2, and 3 connected?

Dark Souls 3 is very much connected to Dark Souls 1. If you're into the lore it's like a direct sequel. Dark Souls 2 is also connected but it's more like expanded universe type lore and takes place in a land across the sea.
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Are all the Soulsborne games connected?

No, each is its own separate universe. The three Dark Souls games though are the same universe.
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Is DS3 and Bloodborne connected?

There is a connection in the sense that Fromsoft include reoccuring easter eggs like the Moonlight Greatsword. They are completely unrelated.
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Which is the hardest Dark Souls game?

  • 8 Salt And Sanctuary. ...
  • 7 Demon's Souls. ...
  • 6 Dark Souls 3. ...
  • 5 The Surge. ...
  • 4 Hollow Knight. ...
  • 3 Dark Souls. ...
  • 2 Bloodborne. Platform(s) PS4. ...
  • 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.
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Can I play Dark Souls 3 without playing Dark Souls 2?

Short Answer: Yes, you'll be fine. More defined answer: The first thing to note is that Dark Souls 2 story wise is very disjointed from the other two games. Dark Souls 1 and 3 take place in the same area whilst Dark Souls 2 is in an entirely different place and such has a a lot of dissonances with the other two games.
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Do you need to play Dark Souls in order?

That being said, if the lore of Dark Souls appeals to you, you're probably best jumping into the original game first. Dark Souls has a rich world and a deep story that you'll uncover over time, and while each game largely stands on its own, some aspects of the lore are best experienced chronologically.
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Is Dark Souls 3 a sequel to DS1?

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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Who do you marry in Dark Souls 3?

The "Usurpation of Fire" questline is about the player character becoming the Lord of Hollows, and they only able to marry Anri after Yuria of Londor reveals that Anri is a Hollow.
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Is DS1 firelink in DS3?

Firelink shrine in ds1 is the same place in ds3.
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Are Elden Ring and Dark Souls related?

Basically, Demon's Souls begat Dark Souls which begat Elden Ring. The Dark Souls series made FromSoftware a legitimate contender with 27 million unit sales across three games as of 2020.
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Is Dark Souls and Berserk connected?

Miyazaki, the game's director, was a fan of dark fantasy work, particularly Berserk, which heavily influenced the world and character designs in Dark Souls. Dark Souls includes numerous references to Berserk, from similar character designs to nods to iconic weapons and armor from the manga series.
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Is Dark Souls canon?

In short, Dark Souls doesn't have a canon ending, which may seem like a cop-out or be slightly disappointing to some, but that's what makes the story and world so fascinating.
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What is the connection between Dark Souls 1 and Dark Souls 3?

Dark Souls 3 uses Dark Souls 1 as the foundation on which to tell the story of the fading First Flame in order to elucidate the themes of entropy and decay, and the inherent beauty that exists even in a dying world.
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Are all Dark Souls games connected?

The games in the Dark Souls trilogy follow a definite timeline—convoluted though it may be—Demon's Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice seem to occupy entirely separate universes.
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How long does Dark Souls 1 take to beat?

When focusing on the main objectives, Dark Souls is about 42 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 105 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Is Elden Ring or Dark Souls better?

Dark Souls triumphs over Elden Ring as the best FromSoftware title in this versus feature. Its phenomenal story and world design are some of the best in video game history, while its central theme of death is a profound choice that makes it a masterpiece of a title.
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Is it OK to start at Dark Souls 3?

When games have a number attached to the end of their title, people tend to question whether they should start with the first game or if the sequel is a viable entry point. Veterans of Dark Souls and hardcore fans will suggest playing the first game, but in reality, it's perfectly fine to start with Dark Souls 3.
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Can you solo Dark Souls 3?

Can I play Dark Souls 3 without needing to play the other two? Of course you can! Dark Souls 3 is a good game in it's own right, rich in lore and detailed environments.
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Is Dark Souls 3 DLC necessary?

The DLC is essentially what feels like the “end” of all the Dark Souls titled games. They're not some random worlds to go to, it's a decently long prologue journey that ties everything together. It feels “done.” Also if you're real into the Dark Souls world and lore, watch Angel's Egg and then get the DLC.
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Has anyone ever beaten Dark Souls?

With Gwyn defeated, my journey through Dark Souls was almost over, all that was left was to pick an ending (I went with the “Link the Fire” finale. It's what Solaire would have wanted), and as the credits rolled, I was able to sit back and reflect on one of the greatest games I've ever played.
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Why is Dark Souls so hard to beat?

In actual fact, it's mostly just frustrating, and employs certain features for the sole purpose of winding players up and inconveniencing them to the point that it feels difficult, simply because it's mentally a huge effort to overcome.
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Which Dark Souls series is the easiest?

All FromSoftware Souls games ranked from easy to impossible
  • Dark Souls (The Easiest Souls Game) Dark Souls / Bandai Namco. ...
  • Dark Souls 2. Dark Souls 2 / Bandai Namco. ...
  • Demon's Souls. Demon's Souls / Sony. ...
  • Elden Ring. ...
  • Dark Souls 3. ...
  • Bloodborne. ...
  • Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (The Hardest Souls Game)
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