Why was that? In short, the game is much easier to get into than the others in the series. So, even by the Steam versions alone, Dark Souls 3 was magnitudes more popular than its predecessors. Even when looking at the original edition of Dark Souls 2, the third installment had nearly 60,000 more peak players around launch. Consulting Steam Charts shows some interesting facts about the game. With the Steam edition alone, there are nearly 12 times as many concurrent players as Dark Souls: Remastered and nearly 6 times as many as Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin. So, the game is several factors more popular than both of its predecessors. RELATED: The Full History of Dark Souls 2's Return to Drangleic Eventĭark Souls 3 Is Incredibly Popular (and Accessible)ĭespite its release over 5 years ago, the game is still incredible popular, with over 12 thousand concurrent players on just the Steam version at the time of writing. Having released on April 12, 2016, Dark Souls 3 is 5 years old everywhere now. Now, after an initial March 24, 2016, release date in Japan, fans can celebrate its worldwide release. Did it attempt to address the initial fan criticism of its predecessor (despite Dark Souls 2's passionate fanbase), or try to emulate the breakout success of the PS4 exclusive Bloodborne? By essentially doing both, the game cemented itself as important to both the series' canon and in the hearts of its fanbase. The game is a sweeping crescendo of encounter design, striking visuals, and varied gameplay options.Īfter following the much-maligned Dark Souls 2 and much-praised Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3 had a delicate balance to strike. Although the game make some dramatic changes to the Souls series formula, it still succeeded in creating a game that fans (new and old alike) adored. Not only that, but its task involved weaving a near-decade of deep, complex lore into one final tapestry. Dark Souls 3 had the unenviable job of closing out a series that changed gaming forever.

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