‘Dark Souls 3’: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know 

‘Dark Souls 3’: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Updated 3:29 pm EDT, April 4, 2016 Comment By

franchise has been going strong ever since it’s unexpected arrival as a bonafide hit. We’ve gone through

Now that the current-gen consoles have arrived, another dosage of numerous deaths, massive bosses and hard-fought boss battles are coming.

will up the ante even more with new battle mechanics and the familiar elements fans have come to adore (or abhor) for so long. The world of

is rife with fallen royalty, gigantic fiends and plenty of helpful loot that will keep you alive for as long as possible. This entry looks to be even tougher than everything that came before it.

Before you create a new warrior (or victim) for your latest dungeon crawl, here’s every important bit of info you need to know about

Hidetaka Miyazaki has been enjoying his role as the series director/supervisor/producer for the

series since it’s inception. He’s made it pretty clear that

will go out with a bang since it’s the last official entry in the

franchise. While speaking with GameSpot, Hidetaka noted that the development team he works for (From Software) needs to move on to something new and that this entry will count as the finale within the

It’d be a lie if I said I have no concerns about that. I don’t think it’d be the right choice to continue indefinitely creating Souls and Bloodborne games. I’m considering Dark Souls 3 to be the big closure on the series. That’s not just limited to me, but From Software and myself together want to aggressively make new things in the future. Dark Souls 3 will mark the last game where the development project began before I became president. The next title will be a game that was conceived while I was president. I believe that From Software has to create new things. There will be new types of games coming from us, and Dark Souls 3 is an important marker in the evolution of From Software.

adapts the faster and more fluid motions introduced in

. Swinging your bladed weaponry and back stepping during close encounters will feel much differently from how they operated in

. When it comes to one of the new mechanics being implemented for the game’s battle system, players will have to get acclimated with something known as “Weapon Arts.” At the cost of using your Magic Points, you’ll be able to pull off special attacks and other abilities depending on the type of weapon you have equipped. Everything from dual swords to greatswords will have some special attack tied to it that you can pull off against your enemies.

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3. Several Elements From the Series Will Make Their Return

is popular within gaming circles due to its demanding difficulty, dark atmosphere and epic boss fights. All of those elements will make a return with this 3rd official entry, plus several more familiar components of the series will return. The use of magic and the magic meter from

will make a comeback. Your character can refill their health through the use of an Estus Flask, while their magic meter can be refilled with an Ash Estus Flask.

You can once again save your game by resting at bonfires set around the game’s varied environments. You’ll once again have to defend yourself against invading players thanks to the game’s online multiplayer features. But don’t worry – you can also be the one invading a player’s world or assisting them with a particularly tough boss encounter.

is the main option towards obtaining it, there are three special versions of the game that offers extra content. Pre-ordering the Day One Edition will gift you with a physical Prima Starter Strategy Guide, the game’s soundtrack and an exclusive piece of physical sleeve packaging. The massive Collector’s Edition comes with a wealth of bonus goodies, including:

– a Collector’s Box – the physical Prima Starter Strategy Guide

Deluxe Edition can be digitally obtained through the Xbox Live, PlayStation Network or Steam storefront. On XBL, this bundle comes with a digital version of the game, access to the game’s Season Pass and the backwards compatible version of the original

. On PSN, players will receive the full game, two special Dynamic Themes and the Season Pass. On PC, getting the Steam edition of the game will grant you access to the full game and its Season Pass.

, their adventure may be too much of a daunting task. Prima Games, one of the premier producers of official video game strategy guides, have created two helpful books for the game’s player base. The Collector’s Edition guide is a huge hardcover book that comes in at 192-pages. As for the Estus Flask edition, that hardcover strategy guide comes with the following items:

– a physical sculpted version of The Wolf Knight’s Greatsword, which is designed to be a bookmark

Buy the Dark Souls 3 Collector’s Edition: Prima Official Game Guide here.

Buy Dark Souls 3 Estus Flask Edition here.

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