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Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss Edition

Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss Edition is an expanded version of the action role-playing game Dark Souls, developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released in October 2012…

23 October 2012

Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss Edition is an adventure developed by FromSoftware, released 23 October 2012 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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What Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss Edition is

Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss Edition is an adventure game developed by FromSoftware and released in 2012. It was published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It runs on PhyreEngine.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Dark Souls employs minimalist storytelling to convey its plot and lore. Historical events in its world and their significance are often implicit or left to player interpretation rather than being fully shown or explained. Most of the story is given to the player through dialogue from non-player characters within the game, flavor text from items, and world design. An action RPG and spiritual sequel to Demon's Souls (2009) in which the player embodies the Chosen Undead, who is tasked with fulfilling an ancient prophecy by ringing the Bells of Awakening in the dark fantasy setting of Lordran, an open world with intricate areas full of beasts, former humans gone hollow, and magical abominations…
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It supports multiplayer for up to 4 players online, and includes co-op. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.

Where it sits in the Dark Souls series

Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss Edition is the fifth of 25 entries we hold in the Dark Souls series. The next entry was Dark Souls II in 2014.

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What it launched against

Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss Edition launched on 23 October 2012, within three weeks of Dishonored, Hotline Miami, XCOM: Enemy Unknown and Assassin's Creed III.

Released around the same time: Dishonored, Hotline Miami, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Assassin's Creed III.

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Quick answers

Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss Edition — frequently asked questions

When did Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss Edition come out?
Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss Edition was released on 23 October 2012 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Does Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss Edition have multiplayer?
Yes. Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss Edition supports multiplayer, including co-op for up to 4 players online.

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