FromSoftware has proffered a statement to PC Gamer regarding the status of the Dark Souls games’ multiplayer servers. The statement confirms that the company is currently working on “restoring” the multiplayer servers for all Dark Souls games on PC. Unfortunately, it isn’t at a point where FromSoftware was willing to share information about a schedule, but Dark Souls players can at least rest easy knowing that the issue is actively being worked on.
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While no dates were shared regarding the return of the Dark Souls multiplayer servers, FromSoftware did describe what will happen when the unannounced date arrives. It explains that it plans to restore multiplayer servers “progressively,” which likely means that it will reimplement multiplayer game by game. This will allow FromSoftware to fully evaluate the improvements it made to server security before expanding to the next game. It will, however, mean that the server downtime is going to be extended indefinitely.
Lastly, FromSoftware explains that it will provide further information regarding its plans to bring back the Dark Souls multiplayer servers “as soon as the restoration schedule is finalized.” Until then, the company asks fans of Dark Souls to remain patient. FromSoftware fans are used to being patient, even if they’re not great at it. Luckily, Elden Ring is there to keep them distracted for a while yet.
This may not be the update that fans of the Dark Souls trilogy were hoping for. The initial statement when the Dark Souls games had their servers taken down said that they’d be brought back up alongside the Elden Ring launch. It’s now been some time since then and there’s no real explanation for the delay.
There may be some frustration from Dark Souls and FromSoftware fans regarding the extended downtime for the multiplayer servers, but ultimately this is what’s necessary for the future of those games. The security issue left all three Dark Souls games in an unacceptable state. As much time as needed to fix the issue, that’s what FromSoftware is taking. With that said, hopefully, news of the return of these Dark Souls PC multiplayer servers will arrive soon.
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