Is there an order to the Dark Souls games?

Some will suggest starting with the original Dark Souls, as it marked the beginning of the franchise and gives you a broad overview of what the series offers. While Dark Souls 1 is a great place to start, from a gameplay standpoint, we'd recommend diving into Dark Souls 3 first.
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Can you play the Dark Souls games in any 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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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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Is Demon Souls before Dark Souls 1?

Dark Souls is the first game in the series; it is considered a spiritual successor to Demon's Souls (2009). FromSoftware wanted to develop a sequel to Demon's Souls, but Sony's ownership of the intellectual property prevented them from doing so on other platforms. It was released in 2011 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
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Is Dark Souls 2 connected to 1 and 3?

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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What Order Should You Play The Souls Games In?

Can I play Dark Souls 3 before 1?

- 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. DS3 has many returning characters and areas.
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Can you play Dark Souls not 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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What is considered the best Dark Souls game?

Bloodborne is the best souls game and no other comes close to it.
  • Bloodborne.
  • Dark souls 3.
  • Elden ring.
  • Dark souls 1.
  • Demon Souls.
  • Sekiro.
  • Dark souls 2.
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Is Dark Souls 1 and 3 in the same universe?

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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Which Dark Souls game is the hardest?

  • 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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Will there be a Dark Souls 4?

Dark Souls 3 is the final game of the series. There's no Dark Souls 4 going to come, sadly.
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Is Elden Ring hard?

It's pretty safe to say that Elden Ring is a tough game, so to help you get up to speed, we have some tips to help beginners beat even the . The same is true for Elden Ring, the new FromSoftware game tearing up the sales charts. It too does not have traditional difficulty settings.
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How should I start Dark Souls?

When first starting the game, you'll be allowed to create a character. One of the primary variables to consider is your character's class. Each class works best with different stats, different armor, different items, and different magics. But whatever you do, don't pick the Pendant as your starting item.
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Can you play Elden Ring without playing Dark Souls?

This is absolutely a game that benefits from longer sessions of uninterrupted play, which many people don't have the time for. So, should you play Elden Ring if you've never played a Dark Souls game before? Yes. The challenges are immense, but so is the reward.
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Are Elden Ring and Dark Souls connected?

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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Can I play Dark Souls 3 without playing other ones?

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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What is the best class in Dark Souls?

1. Warrior: excellent starting equipment, great stats for melee builds as he can equip almost anything early on. 2. Bandit: Best starting class for vitality/strength builds, strongest starter weapon.
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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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How connected are the Dark Souls games?

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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Can you still play Dark Souls 1 after you beat it?

You can in NG+, but once you beat the boss, it is game over for your playthrough in NG.
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Is Dark Souls 1 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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Is Dark Souls 1 more difficult than 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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How is Dark Souls 3 different from 1?

The most noticable thing between Dark Souls 1 and 3 is the speed at which you and enemies perform attacks. Dark Souls 1 is noticably slower paced and while not true for all enemies and weapons, generally speaking it does take longer for you and enemies to attack.
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