Is Dark Souls 3 a continuation of Dark Souls 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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Is Dark Souls 1 and 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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Is Dark Souls 2 in the same universe as Dark Souls 1 and 3?

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.
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Does Dark Souls 3 take place after 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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Is Dark Souls 2 a prequel to Dark Souls 3?

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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Connections Between DS1 and DS3

Is Dark Souls 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 three Dark Souls games connected?

These games are linked through their setting and an overarching cyclic narrative centering around fire, and are linked through common themes and elements, including interactions with phantoms and battles with demons.
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Should I play Dark Souls 1 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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Which is longer Dark Souls 1 or 3?

Dark Souls 3 is shorter than both DS2 and 1 if you're the type of person to rush through areas and to the boss as quickly as possible. If you explore every nook and cranny of what is probably their most compacted areas to date, then you'll find it's pretty close to DSII time to find everything you can in one NG.
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Do you need to play all Dark Souls in order?

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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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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Which is harder Dark Souls 1 2 or 3?

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 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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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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Are all 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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Is Elden Ring connected to Dark Souls?

Although Elden Ring does take inspiration from the infamously difficult Dark Souls series, it takes place in a completely different universe and features a plethora of features foreign to FromSoftware's classic franchise. That's not to say the games are more different than similar, though.
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Is DS3 the hardest Dark Souls game?

Dark Souls was so famous due to its game design philosophy and genius map structure that it caused the existence of two more games within the same franchise. Dark Souls 3 might not be the hardest of the Dark Souls, but it is hard, rewarding, and amazingly well-designed.
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Should I get Dark Souls 3 or Dark Souls 1?

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Originally posted by Wolfguarde: DS3 is easier and overall a better introductory experience. DS1 is the better game (plus/minus a few mechanics from the other two), but somewhat clunky and counterintuitive... not to mention having been the standard-setter for the difficulty the series is known for.
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What is the hardest Dark Souls?

In general, the consensus among players is that the original Dark Souls game is the hardest in the series. This is due in part to the fact that it was the first game in the series, and players had to learn the gameplay mechanics and strategies as they went along.
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In what 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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Is Dark Souls 3 the best for beginners?

Dark Souls III is arguably a more easygoing Souls game than its predecessors, however, in that it gives players a little more leeway as they learn and provides something of an easier time getting into the game. It's still no walk in the park, but it might not be as ruthless as previous titles.
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Is Sekiro and Dark Souls connected?

Dark Souls takes place in its own world, while some of its cultures are losely based on historic cultures. Sekiro takes place in historic Japan, with the twist that myths and legends from Japans history are real. From Software does connect its games at least with references though.
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Does Dark Souls 3 have a true ending?

Dark Souls 3 Endings

With this interpretation, all three endings could be considered the true endings. No matter what the player chooses, the world is consumed by darkness, and although their choices may determine their status in this new, dark world, the outcome is always the same.
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Why is it called Dark Souls?

The "Dark Soul" is the Lord Soul of the Furtive Pygmies, one of the 4 Lords and the creator of Humanity. The story of Dark Souls revolve around humans and their perspective on everything. That should give you a brief explanation on why the game is called that.
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