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Dark Souls 3
Action RPG
Systems
PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
Released
March 24, 2016
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood Violence
Developer(s)
From Software
Engine
havok, proprietary engine
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
Franchise
Dark Souls

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Winner of Gamescom 2015 'Best RPG” and over 35 E3 2015 Awards and Nominations, DARK SOULS™ III continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series.

As fires fade and the world falls into ruin, journey into a universe filled with more colossal enemies and environments. Players will be immersed into a world of epic atmosphere and darkness through faster gameplay and amplified combat intensity. Fans and newcomers alike will get lost in the game hallmark rewarding gameplay and immersive graphics.

Now only embers remain… Prepare yourself once more and Embrace The Darkness!

Genre(s)
Action RPG

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Dark Souls 3 features 25 unique and challenging bosses, each offering special rewards upon defeat while deepening the game's rich lore.

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The Sellsword Twinblades are a great starting weapon in Dark Souls 3. Here's how players can optimize their builds around it.

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