Gameplay

Dark Souls III gameplay is based on a classic RPG system, in which you control your character from a third-person point of view. The title remains similar to previous parts of the series. Use different deadly weapons, items, and magic to overcome aggressive obstacles and fight against the enemies during a dark expedition through a kingdom of Lothric. Sit by the bonfire to regenerate your lifebar or drink an estus flask. Enjoy the new combat system which contains an extra, unique weapon skills that supply power-ups or mighty special attacks. Attacking with heavy weapon and backstabbing looks gives you thrills along your spine. Dark Souls 3 will take you on a powerful journey for long hours.

Exploration

The game has similar atmosphere to the previous parts of the series, but it offers new types of locations. Feel free to investigate carefully every dark spot and side road to find out some absorbing new gear, dialogs with NPCs, mini bosses or even entire secret locations. In Dark Souls III, many interesting elements of exploration wait for you, so remain inquisitive and thorough during your adventure. The whole gameplay abounds with tricky mazes of overlapping passages and shortcuts which were designed to amaze you with breathtaking views.

10 classes to choose from

Create an exceptional hero by developing one of 10 available classes.Travel through the world of Lothric as a knight, warrior, thief, pyromancer, mercenary, herald, assassin, sorcerer, cleric or deprived. An advanced character creation system allows you to go far beyond basic classes. Combine magical skills of a sorceress with a luck of a thief and strength of a knight or choose a pyromancer if you like dealing with fire.

Improved combat system

Crush your enemies with sophisticated and improved combat moves and awesome looking weapons. Remember, that the most important is your fighting technique. Combat situations now demand even more caution and planning approach. Try the destructive weight of a great sword or turn its giant curved steel into a graceful propeller of destruction. You can also combine a giant weapon sweep slashes with a dagger in one strike. Be careful, because the enemies in Dark Souls III are extremely agile, numerous and can fight with a speed and violence of a skilled PvP player. To win, use the full potential of weapon arts. Dark Souls III also offers demanding boss fights which often have two phases. New movesets and sometimes full regeneration of a boss during a fight requires a well thought tactics. Some boss fights will provide you with many surprising experiences, inspiring designs, moves, music and many more. You will die many times before you finally win.

Deluxe Edition

Dark Souls III Deluxe Edition includes the full version of the game and a season pass with two different DLC: Ashes of Ariandel and The Ringed City. Expand your basic game with some news like: 7 extra maps, 7 new bosses, new types of enemies, additional weapons, items and armor. The Ringed City DLC also allows you to join an extra covenant called Spears of the Church.