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(Undo revision 1360095 by Potatogamer (talk) Reverting it for now till the discussion has concluded and feedback has been gathered from the PCGW-Discord. Also when placed back, as said already: reference should be a user-reference (Potatogamer probably, maker of this mod) and warnings should be added about that it could cause bans and any issues with the fixes. And maybe also some fix-specific instructions, like how to set FOV.) Tag: Undo |
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 12, 2016|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 12, 2016|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/374320/discussions/0/365163686036435407/|title=Dark Souls III Steam Unlock Timing :: DARK SOULS III General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dark-souls-iii|89}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dark-souls-iii|89}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1520/dark-souls-iii| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1520/dark-souls-iii|90}} |
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dark-souls-iii|86}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dark-souls-iii|86}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
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|winehq = 17488 | |winehq = 17488 | ||
|license = | |license = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Proper PC Experience Mod=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=High refresh rate, unlocked FPS, Ultrawide, G-Sync, increased FOV, no intro|ref={{cn|date=December 2022}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/darksouls3/mods/1545 DS3 Proper PC Experience Mod]. | ||
+ | # Copy {{File|d3d11.dll}} to {{Folder|{{p|game}}\Game\}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use no logo mod|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use no logo mod|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix= | ||
# Download [https://github.com/bladecoding/DarkSouls3RemoveIntroScreens/releases Dark Souls III No Logo Mod]. | # Download [https://github.com/bladecoding/DarkSouls3RemoveIntroScreens/releases Dark Souls III No Logo Mod]. | ||
− | # Copy | + | # Copy {{File|dinput8.dll}} to {{Folder|{{p|game}}\Game\}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
− | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |steam cloud notes = Steam AutoCloud is fully set-up but manually disabled. The reason for this is unknown. |
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
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|multimonitor notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=663922936 Souls "Unsqueezed"] or see the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dark-souls-iii/en WSGF entry]. | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=663922936 Souls "Unsqueezed"] or see the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dark-souls-iii/en WSGF entry]. | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https:// | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use the [https://www.nexusmods.com/darksouls3/mods/1545 Proper PC Experience Mod] or see the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dark-souls-iii/en WSGF entry]. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = The opening cutscene and the credits run at 1920x1080. | |4k ultra hd notes = The opening cutscene and the credits run at 1920x1080. | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] with a delayed process detection to prevent crashing. May cause significant performance issues with Aero UI disabled on Windows 7.<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2017-05-11}}</ref> | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] with a delayed process detection to prevent crashing. May cause significant performance issues with Aero UI disabled on Windows 7.<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2017-05-11}}</ref> | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = Scales automatically via Texture Quality setting.<ref> | + | |anisotropic notes = Scales automatically via Texture Quality setting.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/durantes-dark-souls-3-port-analysis/2/|title=Dark Souls 3 port analysis: Durante's verdict: Page 2|date=May 2023}}</ref> Set independently via graphics card control panel. |
|antialiasing = limited | |antialiasing = limited | ||
|antialiasing notes = On/off only. [[FXAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = On/off only. [[FXAA]]. | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS by default. Unlockable by | + | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS by default. Unlockable by using the [https://www.nexusmods.com/darksouls3/mods/1545 Proper PC Experience Mod] |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{--}} Widening the FOV may cause enemies everywhere except for the center of the screen to move significantly slower.<ref> | + | {{--}} Widening the FOV may cause enemies everywhere except for the center of the screen to move significantly slower.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=663922936|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Souls "Unsqueezed"|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{Fixbox|description=Possible FOV solutions|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Possible FOV solutions|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | ||
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* [https://github.com/ricven/CE-Tables/blob/master/DarkSoulsIII.CT Cheat Table] (requires [https://cheatengine.org/downloads.php Cheat Engine]) | * [https://github.com/ricven/CE-Tables/blob/master/DarkSoulsIII.CT Cheat Table] (requires [https://cheatengine.org/downloads.php Cheat Engine]) | ||
* [https://github.com/AltimorTASDK/das3fov/releases das3fov] by Altimor | * [https://github.com/AltimorTASDK/das3fov/releases das3fov] by Altimor | ||
+ | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/darksouls3/mods/1545 Proper PC Experience Mod] | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Play in first-person perspective=== | ===Play in first-person perspective=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use first-person mod|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use first-person mod|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/darksouls3/comments/4jiqpd/friend_of_mine_just_created_a_fully_working_1st/|title=Friend of mine just created a fully working 1st person mod. : darksouls3|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/darksouls3/mods/20 First Person Cam] (requires [https://cheatengine.org/downloads.php Cheat Engine]) | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/darksouls3/mods/20 First Person Cam] (requires [https://cheatengine.org/downloads.php Cheat Engine]) | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = At least up to 5.1.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = At least up to 5.1.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/durantes-dark-souls-3-port-analysis/1/|title=Dark Souls 3 port analysis: Durante's verdict: Page 1|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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# Install [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=663922936 Souls "Unsqueezed"]. | # Install [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=663922936 Souls "Unsqueezed"]. | ||
# Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file to be created. | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file to be created. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{File|{{p|game}}\dxgi.ini}}. |
# Change <code>MuteInBackground=false</code> to <code>MuteInBackground=true</code> under <code>[Window.System]</code>. | # Change <code>MuteInBackground=false</code> to <code>MuteInBackground=true</code> under <code>[Window.System]</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/04/dark-souls-3-3d-vision-fix.html new Geo-11 3D Driver (RTX3000/4000 compatible)] |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= | ||
# Install [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=663922936 Souls "Unsqueezed"]. | # Install [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=663922936 Souls "Unsqueezed"]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{File|{{p|game}}\DS3T.exe}}. |
# Set Screen Mode to Fullscreen and save. | # Set Screen Mode to Fullscreen and save. | ||
# Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file to be created. | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file to be created. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{File|{{p|game}}\dxgi.ini}}. |
# Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>. | # Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Applies to Nvidia's GeForce GTX 400, 500, 600 series. | {{ii}} Applies to Nvidia's GeForce GTX 400, 500, 600 series. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install Nvidia GeForce 314.22 driver|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install Nvidia GeForce 314.22 driver|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/darksouls3/comments/4efemc/if_you_are_using_a_500_series_nvidia_card/|title=If you are using a 500 series Nvidia card, download 314.22 drivers, ENORMOUS performance increase. Went from ~15 fps on 560ti to 45+ fps. : darksouls3|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/930662/wtf-are-you-doing-nvidia-in-dark-souls-3-watch-this-guys/?offset=2|title=WTF are you doing NVidia in Dark Souls 3??! Watch this guys - GeForce Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
Download link: [http://www.nvidia.com/object/win8-win7-winvista-64bit-314.22-whql-driver.html Nvidia drivers 314.22 WHQL] | Download link: [http://www.nvidia.com/object/win8-win7-winvista-64bit-314.22-whql-driver.html Nvidia drivers 314.22 WHQL] | ||
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===Audio cut bug=== | ===Audio cut bug=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Uninstall Nvidia/AMD HDMI Audio driver|ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-rAfzxwiDw]</ref><ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Uninstall Nvidia/AMD HDMI Audio driver|ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-rAfzxwiDw]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/374320/discussions/0/1692659769945863657/|title=Steam Community|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
===Crashing on GTX 700 series cards=== | ===Crashing on GTX 700 series cards=== | ||
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|recaudio = | |recaudio = | ||
|notes = {{ii}} 64-bit OS is required. | |notes = {{ii}} 64-bit OS is required. | ||
− | {{ii}} Game launches on Vista too,<ref> | + | {{ii}} Game launches on Vista too,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/374320/discussions/0/365163686080591824/|title=Dark souls 3 works on Windows Vista :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> but this system is not officially supported. |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 15:02, 4 May 2024
Developers | |
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FromSoftware | |
Publishers | |
Bandai Namco Entertainment | |
Japan | FromSoftware |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 12, 2016[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 89 |
OpenCritic | 90 |
IGDB | 86 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, RPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Dark Souls |
Dark Souls | |
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Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition | 2012 |
Dark Souls II | 2014 |
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin | 2015 |
Dark Souls III | 2016 |
Dark Souls: Remastered | 2018 |
Dark Souls III is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action and RPG game in the Dark Souls series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Publisher website | Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
GamersGate | Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Deluxe Edition also available. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Season Pass | Included in the Deluxe Edition. | |
Ashes of Ariandel | Included in the Season Pass. | |
The Ringed City | Included in the Season Pass. |
Essential improvements
Proper PC Experience Mod
High refresh rate, unlocked FPS, Ultrawide, G-Sync, increased FOV, no intro[citation needed] |
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Skip intro videos
Use no logo mod[citation needed] |
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Keyboard Icons
- Requires iGP11.
- Replaces controller button prompts with keyboard ones.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\DarkSoulsIII\GraphicsConfig.xml |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/374320/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\DarkSoulsIII\<user-id>\DS30000.sl2 |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/374320/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Steam AutoCloud is fully set-up but manually disabled. The reason for this is unknown. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Non-16:9 resolutions have black bars (fixed by Souls "Unsqueezed"). | ||
Multi-monitor | Use Souls "Unsqueezed" or see the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use the Proper PC Experience Mod or see the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | The opening cutscene and the credits run at 1920x1080. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Default FOV is 43°. See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Borderless Gaming with a delayed process detection to prevent crashing. May cause significant performance issues with Aero UI disabled on Windows 7.[2] | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Scales automatically via Texture Quality setting.[3] Set independently via graphics card control panel. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | On/off only. FXAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default. Use Souls "Unsqueezed" to configure. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS by default. Unlockable by using the Proper PC Experience Mod | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
- Widening the FOV may cause enemies everywhere except for the center of the screen to move significantly slower.[4]
Possible FOV solutions[citation needed] |
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Play in first-person perspective
Use first-person mod[5] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Range from 0 to 10. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Under Input device listed as Mouse Y-Axis. X-Axis can also be inverted. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | Disable all other HID-compliant game controllers in the Device Manager if your controller is not detected. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | Range from 0 to 10. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion | Under Camera Options listed as Camera Y-Axis. X-Axis can also be inverted. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | For DualShock prompts use this mod PS4 Controller Icons. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | Feedback strength adjustable from 0 to 10. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | Official Steam Controller bindings only. | |
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts | ||
Cursor detection |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | At least up to 5.1.[6] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Fullscreen only; see Mute on focus lost. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | Fan (audio) localization by "GamesVoice". Download here | |||
Spanish | ||||
Ukrainian | Fan translation. |
Mute on focus lost
Mute window in background[citation needed] |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 6 | Co-op, Versus Online features were temporarily unavailable from January 23, 2022 to investigate security vulnerabilities and reactivated on August 25, 2022.[7] |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | new Geo-11 3D Driver (RTX3000/4000 compatible) | ||
vorpX | G3D, Z3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed] |
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Increase performance with older video cards
- Applies to Nvidia's GeForce GTX 400, 500, 600 series.
Download and install Nvidia GeForce 314.22 driver[8][9] |
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Download link: Nvidia drivers 314.22 WHQL Notes
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Audio cut bug
Uninstall Nvidia/AMD HDMI Audio driver[10][11] |
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Crashing on GTX 700 series cards
Install 347.88 Nvidia drivers[citation needed] |
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Crash on startup
Add a Mandatory ASLR exception for DarkSoulsIII.exe |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 | [12] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | FMOD | 4.44.61 |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.995j |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1, 8.1, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD FX-6300 Intel Core i3-2100 |
AMD FX-8350 Intel Core i7-3770 |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 7950 Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti DirectX 11 compatible | AMD Radeon R9 Series Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 11 compatible |
- 64-bit OS is required.
- Game launches on Vista too,[13] but this system is not officially supported.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (374320) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Dark Souls III Steam Unlock Timing :: DARK SOULS III General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2017-05-11
- ↑ Dark Souls 3 port analysis: Durante's verdict: Page 2 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Souls "Unsqueezed" - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Friend of mine just created a fully working 1st person mod. : darksouls3 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Dark Souls 3 port analysis: Durante's verdict: Page 1 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Online features for the PC version of Dark Souls III have been reactivated. - last accessed on 2022-08-25
- ↑ If you are using a 500 series Nvidia card, download 314.22 drivers, ENORMOUS performance increase. Went from ~15 fps on 560ti to 45+ fps. : darksouls3 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ WTF are you doing NVidia in Dark Souls 3??! Watch this guys - GeForce Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Fds29 on 2021-07-21
- Verified with Special K
- ↑ Dark souls 3 works on Windows Vista :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023