Nintendo Direct showed off lots of new games and ports of existing games that will coming to the Nintendo Switch. But of course the highlight of the event was more news on the Dark Souls Remastered. Dark Souls Remastered will be getting a Network Test on all platforms for free ahead of its release in May 25th.
Dark Souls Remastered Network Test Announced
We do not yet know the exact dates for the network test, but they will be available to all consoles the game is releasing on: PS4,, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. PC seems to be left out though.
Ifprevious network testsare to go by, we will likely be given a set of pre-madeclassesto play around with in a contained area of the game, with onebossto take on and defeat.
Dark Souls Remastered: First Gameplay on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo also released a video showing the first gameplay of the game on their platform, that we have previously seen isbeing developed by third party studio Virtuous. The brief images are overlaid by a Japanese voiceover announcement of the upcoming network test, and show the Chosen Undead in a showdown with theGaping dragon, and slashing his way through theUndead Burgand facing aBlack Knightand theGargoyles.
The game does look gorgeous at its resolution of 1080p on the Switch, making us excited for the better overall graphics we can expect with the other more powerful Platforms
DKS Remaster Amiibo and Switch
Nintendo switch owners can rejoice in as the mighty Solaire of Astora will be joining the Amiibo gang. Scanning Solaire will allow players to perform the iconic “Praise The Sun emote” that is well know throughout the Dark Souls community. The Amiibo will cost USD 12 and be available on May 25 just like Dark Souls Remastered. ensure to reserve your copy when they become available on theNintendo Amiibo siteor at a retailer near you.
Anxious for theDark Souls Remaster? We have articles on itslevel design remaining unchanged, and further information is sure to come soon! You can check out theDark Souls Wikito get back into the swing of things, or enjoy the fact thatBloodborne is free on PS+this March to keep you entertained while you wait.
