Do you have to play the Souls games in order?

Each entry brings a fresh new environment, and mechanics that affect difficulty and accessibility. From a gameplay perspective, there is no official order to play them. However, as someone new to the genre, you will want to play certain entries first to ease yourself into a series known for a steep learning curve.
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Can I play Souls games in any 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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In which order should I play Dark Souls?

Finally, the following Order is proposed for you to a appreciate the series progression and evolution of its main features :
  1. Dark Souls.
  2. Dark Souls 2.
  3. Dark Souls 3.
  4. Demons' Souls.
  5. Elden Ring.
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Are any of the Souls games connected?

No all the Souls games are in their own separate universes. Demons Souls is separate but Dark Souls and Dark Souls 2 are not. Also note that the events in Dark Souls 1 are so far back that in Dark Souls 2, those events are considered legend.
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Do I need to play Dark Souls 1 before 2 and 3?

Definitely play DS1 first, reasons being: - DS3 is a direct sequel to DS1 and you won't even understand the intro video if you've never played DS1. Of course, a lot of people simply don't care about the story, but it absolutely won't make sense without having played DS1 first.
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What Order Should You Play The Souls Games In?

Does it matter if I start with Dark Souls 3?

You can start with any game, though the gameplay in 3 is probably the hardest. If you haven't played another Souls title you are in for a rough ride, but the gameplay is more refined than the other two games. This game is brutal, be prepared for that.
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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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Is ds3 and Elden Ring connected?

So the answer to whether Elden Ring is connected to Dark Souls is that, while they do have things in common, there's no official connection.
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Is Elden Ring canon to Dark Souls?

Nope. The game is collaborated with fantasy novelist George R. R. Martin. But the story is something similar to The Lord Of The Rings.
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Are Sekiro and Elden Ring connected?

Both games are highly rated and share similarities in being from the same genre, but this connection appears to be a coincidence rather than a direct reference.
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Can you play Dark Souls not in order?

From a gameplay perspective, there is no official order to play them. However, as someone new to the genre, you will want to play certain entries first to ease yourself into a series known for a steep learning curve.
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What is the best Souls game to start with?

It's weird to call Elden Ring a Soulslike, especially with this game serving as a spiritual successor to the Dark Souls series. However, in terms of games with Soulsborne combat that are pretty accessible, Elden Ring is a viable candidate in this regard.
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Which is the most difficult 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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Can you start with any Dark Souls?

You can start with any game, though the gameplay in 3 is probably the hardest. If you haven't played another Souls title you are in for a rough ride, but the gameplay is more refined than the other two games.
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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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Is Bloodborne good for beginners?

Bloodborne places much more emphasis on an aggressive playstyle, while Souls games more or less encourage a more "turtle" style of play. Both games are notable for there vast and well-defined worlds and environments while also being some of the most difficult games to play as a newcomer to the series.
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Is Dark Souls or Elden Ring harder?

However, if you compare every boss in Dark Souls to every boss in Elden Ring, then Elden Ring's bosses are way harder. Easier to damage, by far, but generally harder to defend against. That's because of the strange, artificial delays on most of the enemy attacks.
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Is Bloodborne a soul game?

Games considered to be Soulsborne include Bloodborne, Demon's Souls, the Dark Souls series, and Elden Ring. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, also directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, is sometimes considered a Soulsborne game due to its similar design and shared mechanics, but differs in its setting and role-playing elements.
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Which ending is canon Elden?

Elden Ring has six endings to choose from, with each leaving The Lands Between and the Erdtree in different states. The art for Shadow of the Erdtree depicts the Erdtree still standing, albeit in a decayed state. This would seem to remove the Frenzied Flame ending, which sees the Erdtree in ruins, as a canon option.
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Is Bloodborne linked to Dark Souls?

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 Bloodborne connected to Elden Ring?

Extradimensional gods, dreams, and everything in between. The stories in developer FromSoftware's games are often ambiguous, leading to speculation that some — if not all — are tied together in some way. When the lore is this obtuse, why not?
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Is Sekiro a Souls game?

Sekiro has too many differences to be considered a Soulsborne title. While they are both similar and made by the same creator, that doesn't mean they are necessarily part of that franchise. Sekiro is a fantastic game on its own, and distinguishing it from the Soulsborne entries will not tarnish its reputation.
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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 3 harder then 1?

If anything, DSIII is much harder, at least in the back half. The first game front-loads its difficulty, peaking with Ornstein & Smough at approximately the halfway point, and from there it's all downhill- none of the bosses in its latter half are anywhere near as challenging, at least once you figure out their tricks.
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Is Dark Souls 3 worth it 2024?

Absolutely. It is becoming a classic, just like the original Dark Souls. It is generally more difficult than Elden Ring, if you've played that, but largely because progression is linear and you must defeat particular bosses (and other enemies) in order to reach each resting place (bonfire).
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