According to a recent rumor, aDark Souls 3remaster is currently in development. It’s an odd move if true, though this rumored remaster of one ofFromSoftware’s famous Soulsborne gameswould presumably include graphics updates and improve the game’s overall performance on current-gen consoles.
AfterElden Ringbrought newfound popularity to FromSoftware’s Soulsborne games, another remaster for theDark Soulsfranchise is sure to be well-received by the newly expanded fanbase. However, this rumoredDark Souls 3remaster probably isn’t the FromSoftware game that fans have been patiently hopeful for when aBloodborneport or aDark Souls 2remaster are more highly anticipated.
A Dark Souls 3 Remaster Could Bridge the Gap Between Elden Ring and FromSoftware’s Next Souls Game
In an interview with the Guardian and Hidetaka Miyazaki, FromSoftware’s Miyazaki stated that the next Soulsborne games afterElden Ringcould be much smaller in scale. Regardless of its size, though, the studio’s next game is likely far from a release, considering thatElden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is still relatively new. Consequently, a remaster of one of FromSoftware’s older games could be the perfect way to bridge the gap, giving both new and longtime fans a fresh experience in the meantime of the studio’s next new release.
Especially afterElden Ringand From Software’s other recent releases have brought newfound popularity to the infamously difficult Soulsborne games, modern remasters could help make the studio’s older games more accessible to the recently expanded fanbase. Not to mention, any gameplay and graphics improvements would also appeal to players who might own or have finished the original games already. So, all things considered, therecent rumor ofDark Souls 3getting remastered from an inside sourceis a cause for celebration.
FromSoftware often makes announcements at The Game Awards ceremony, so this rumoredDark Souls 3remaster might get an announcement atthe 2024 Game Awards.
A Dark Souls 3 Remaster Shouldn’t Leave Dark Souls 2 and Bloodborne in the Dust
What makes the rumoredDark Souls 3remaster so odd is thatDark Souls 3is already available on current-gen platforms. Meanwhile,Dark Souls 2andBloodbornehave limited platform availability, and their older release dates generally mean that they could benefit more from a remaster compared toDark Souls 3.Bloodborneis what FromSoftware’s community has been begging for, for instance, while remasters skippingDark Souls 2would be strange and upsetting for its loyal fanbase.
Why Dark Souls 2 Deserves a Modern Remaster
Overall,Dark Souls 2is often consideredthe black sheep of theDark Soulsfranchise, with many fans criticizing how its gameplay strayed too far from the original game with new features instead of remaining faithful to the existing, familiar formula. That said,Dark Souls 2technically already has a remaster via theScholar of the First Sinsedition, which introduced minor graphics improvements and subtle gameplay changes as well as bundled the game with all of its DLCs.
There’s currently an unofficial, fan-made mod forDark Souls 2in development that will remaster the game, made by the creator of the originalDark Souls’ Re-Remaster Mod.
Why Bloodborne Deserves a Modern Remaster
Quite the opposite ofDark Souls 2,Bloodborneis often considered the peak of FromSoftware’s Soulsborne games, or at least it was beforeElden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC led FromSoftware to aGame of the Year nomination for a DLC. Consequently, the demand for aBloodborneremaster is seemingly much higher than any other FromSoftware game.
