Bandai Namco Games has unleashed a dazzling new batch of Dark Souls III screenshots for your consumption, this time showcasing the game’s multiplayer mode in action. Head over to our Dark Souls III gallery now to see how the brutal action-RPG is shaping up, although you can have a gander at one of the new screens below.
Dark Souls III is the latest in the critically acclaimed ‘Souls’ series developed by From Software and directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, who returns to the franchise after heading up Bloodborne on the PS4. Miyazaki-san has confirmed that many of the game elements will mirror those of Dark Souls II quite closely, with various staples including the Bonfires returning for the sequel. However, improvements have been made to areas such as combat, with the player’s movement now far more fluid than before, allowing gamers to attack quicker and inflict more damage.
Dark Souls III introduces a new combat ability known as the Ready Stance, which allows the player to dish out considerably punishment to enemies in comparison to regular attacks. Also new to the table are small gravestones, which act as torches for the player, but also provide additional lore when interacted with. In terms of locations, Dark Souls III will feature fewer areas than its predecessor, though environments are now longer than ever to afford the player greater opportunity to explore their surroundings. From Software has confirmed that the agility stat from Dark Souls II will not make a return, however.
Look out for Dark Souls III in April 2016 in the U.S. and Europe. Despite rumors, the game will not be the final entry in the franchise; considering the Souls games have sold over eight million copies worldwide, this should hardly come as a surprise to fans. Be sure to read our Dark Souls III impressions from E3 2015 and have a look at the game in action to see how it’s shaping up.